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Hours | Apr-Oct daily 8am-8pm | |
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Location | Utah 48 (7200 South), about 25 miles southwest of Salt Lake City outside Copperton, | |
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Phone | 801/204-2025 | |
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Web site | www.kennecott.com | |
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Prices | Admission $5 per vehicle | |
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Closed | Closed Nov-Mar | |
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The world's largest open-pit copper mine, at 2 1/2 miles wide and 3/4 mile deep, is quite a sight to see; almost as fascinating are the huge -- gigantic even -- trucks that transport the ore. The visitor center, 2,000 feet above the floor of the open-pit mine, offers a spectacular view, and you might even see an explosion as rock is blasted away to expose more copper ore. In addition to the observation area, the visitor center has interactive exhibits -- including 3-D microscopes for examining minerals -- and a 16-minute video presentation that recounts the mine's history and geology and describes its operations. Proceeds from admission fees are donated to local charities. Allow about 1 hour.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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