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 Sterling Hill Mining Museum
Ogdensburg NJ
Visit a world famous underground zinc mine in In Ogdensburg (northwestern) New Jersey - open for tours to all. Kids under 6 not recommended. Sterling Hill is one of two mines that make up one of the most renowned mining districts in the world. Who would think that the mineral deposits at the Sterling Mine and its sister mine in nearby Franklin would be one of the great geological mysteries known to earth science today? And they exist in the Skylands of New Jersey, just an hour from midtown New York.
Pioneer Tunnel Coal mine tour
Ashland Pa
About 2 1/2 hours from central NJ
 Tour a real Anthracite Coal Mine and take a ride on an Old-fashioned narrow gauge Steam Train. The Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine is located in Ashland PA. The town of Ashland lies in the anthracite coal region of eastern Pennsylvania. It is worth the drive to see this fine attraction. There are many mines in the area. Visitors ride into the Tunnel on mine cars rebuilt to carry passengers. Stroll through the Playground and Park, and check out our Outdoor Mining Displays. The Henry Clay Steam Train ride takes you on a scenic three-quarter mile ride around the side of Mahanoy Mountain to show you another kind of mining called strip mining. Click on the link above for more info. An awesome Family Day Trip filled with rich history.
Lackawanna Coal mine tour
Scranton PA
About 2 hours from Central Jersey
 Explore 300 feet beneath the earth. Meet a miner in the winding caverns while traveling down through three different veins of hard coal. Learn about life and hard coal times in the Shifting Shanty. See photo-mural exhibits, mining tools, artifacts and video presentations. Enjoy a day of recreation at the 200 Acre McDade Park which is adjacent to the coal mine. Complete picnic and swimming facilities as well as sports fields. The Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour is open from April 1st through November 30th and is closed only on Thanksgiving Day.
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 LOST CAVERNS AND MINES PA
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Lost River Caverns - Hellertown PA Closest to New Jersey
Crystal Cave
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Indian Echo Caverns
Laurel Caverns
Lincoln Caverns
Woodward Cave
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 LOST CAVERNS AND MINES NY
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Howe Caverns
Natural Stone Bridge and Caves
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