I was blown away at the extremely difficult circumstances coal miners are subjected to. Years ago children as young as 10 years old were working in the mines to help put food on the table. To think that the circumstances aren't that much better in today's day and age is amazing. Every person that sees the difficulties people face in order to work and live should help put a new perspective and appreciation for what we have today.

We took our 8 year old and 6 year old on this tour. We all loved it! It was a fascinating piece of American history. Our 8 year old was particularly interested in it, as there were quite a few jobs that he could have had at his age had he been born in 1890. It really showed him how lucky he is that these men struggled to make America the country it ...

We read three books about coal mines before we left for this trip. The books could not explain how dark, wet, small a real coal mine is. Our family of four got into the small tram with 18 other people. We went 250 feet underground (wear a waterproof jacker). Our guide was wonderful, informative and funny (Tony?). It was very educational to ...

The 190 Slope tour provides a taste of another way of life that is unknown at the start of the 21st century.

A visitor gains insight into how miners lived and worked a century ago when coal was a dominant industry.

The tour guide was knowledgeable and highly informative.

You may be skeptical about a trip to a coal mine, but it's a super little attraction - particularly for a rainy day. $7 is a more than reasonable price, with an excellent tour and a real descent into the abyss, it won't dissapoint whether young or old!

It was a very interesting tour. We tagged along with a 5th grade school group. Going on the tour with kids made it even more fun. Some of the tour was geared toward kids but it was also very interesting for adults. What an extremely hard life miners had years ago and it's still no picnic today.

If you ever wondered just what the Molly McGuires were about,or the history of coal mining in America this is a must see.What brave and couragous men they were to go down in that hole in the ground every day.Even childeren as young as 5 yrs.old worked in the mine.How the owners never kept records on how many workers died or families that were never ...

It was just awsome!!!! I never thought going to a coal mine tour would be this fascinating. This is a must for the entire family and you can't beat the price. Just don't forget to bring a sweater.