COMMENTS

  1. Tour-Ed Mine and Museum

    Travel 1/2 Mile Down into Western Pennsylvania's Premier Mine Attraction! Experience what it was like to be a coal miner in the 1850s and today. Your guides are experienced coal miners who will treat you to an amazing, educational history-rich and science-filled tour 160 feet below the earth's surface. It is the "Coalest" Pittsburgh attraction!

  2. Uncovering Pittsburgh's Mining History at the Tour-Ed Mine and Museum

    Coal mining at this site began in 1850 and continued for more than 100 years. Finally, in the late 1960s, the mine was closed despite there being a large amount of coal still in the ground. In 1970, the newly-renamed Tour-Ed Mine as was open for tours and education about coal mining. Today, the Tour-Ed Mine is still open for those wanting to go ...

  3. Take a Trip Into a Coal Mine at the Tour-Ed Mine & Museum

    The Tour-Ed Mine & Museum is located at 3004, 748 Bull Creek Road in Tarentum, PA and is cash only. After your visit, go grab a beer at the Leaning Cask, ice cream at Glen's Custard, or go hike at Deer Lakes Park! The Tour-Ed Mine & Museum in Tarentum, PA, was once an active coal mine that converted to a museum to share the history of mining to ...

  4. Pittsburgh Attractions

    Ira Wood then decided he wanted to share the history of coal mining and began plans to create one of the most unique Pittsburgh attractions. After modifying the coal mine for visitor comfort and safety, Tour-Ed Mine and Museum was officially opened as a Pittsburgh attraction in 1970. Since then, over 1-million coal mine tours have been given by ...

  5. Exploring the Tour-Ed Coal Mine and Museum Near Pittsburgh

    The Tour-Ed Coal Mine and Museum is open between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Admission prices are adults $9.50 and children 12 & under $9.00. Visitors ride these enclosed mine cars for a half-mile into the mine. The Tour-Ed Coal Mine and Museum is located at 748 Bull Creek Road, Tarentum, PA 15084. The Tour-Ed Coal Mine Museum resembles an late ...

  6. Tour-Ed Mine in Fawn offers lessons in underground history

    Go beyond the typical tour and get really down-to-earth with a trip under Fawn Township. Dubbed the "Coalest" Pittsburgh attraction, Tour-Ed Mine and Museum in Fawn offers educational ...

  7. Alle-Kiski Chronicle (Ep04)

    Present-day Tour-Ed Mine began as early as 1850, feeding coal to the region's iron and steel industries. In the 1970s, mine owner Ira Wood closed the mine and devoted its existence to local industrial history education. Since the mine became an interactive museum, it has accommodated more than a million visitors.

  8. Tour-Ed Mine in Pennsylvania Offers Lessons in Underground History

    Tour-Ed Mine in Pennsylvania Offers Lessons in Underground History . By Joyce Hanz. June 4, 2019 - Go beyond the typical tour and get really down-to-earth with a trip under Fawn Township in Pennsylvania.. Dubbed the "Coalest" Pittsburgh attraction, Tour-Ed Mine and Museum in Fawn offers educational underground coal mine tours 160 feet below ground.

  9. Mine Tour Information

    All Aboard! You'll experience what it is like to travel 1/2 mile below the earth's surface in a mine car, just like real coal miners. Route 28, Exit 14 Tarentum. Just 20 Minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh. Tour-Ed Mine and Museum is one of Pittsburgh's most Unique Family Attractions with a real Coal Car Ride 1/2 mile beneath the earth's surface ...

  10. Tour-Ed Mine and Museum

    About. Experience what it was like to be a coal miner in the 1850s and today. Your guides are real coal miners who will treat you to an amazing, educational tour 160 feet below the earth's surface. It's one of the most unique family attractions in Pittsburgh! The earliest record of mining activity at the site of Tour-Ed Mine was in 1850.

  11. Tour-Ed Coal Mine

    Hotels near Tour-Ed Coal Mine: (6.76 mi) Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsburgh/Harmarville (1.53 mi) Camping (glamping) in a 100+ year old former church at The Clement (9.26 mi) The Mainstay at Saxonburg (4.18 mi) SpringHill Suites by Marriott Pittsburgh Mills (7.11 mi) Oakmont Inn; View all hotels near Tour-Ed Coal Mine on Tripadvisor

  12. Tour-Ed Mine and Museum, Tarentum

    The Tour-Ed Coal Mine Museum is a perfect mix between a living history museum and an awesome adventure underground, which is the best of both worlds. If you're looking for an adventurous family friendly afternoon, the Tour-Ed Coal Mine is the perfect place. -Roadtrippers Before your underground tour, you'll learn the ins and outs about coal ...

  13. Day Trip to Tour-Ed Mine & Museum

    Event Details. Westmoreland Historical Society invites you to explore a coal mine with us in Tarentum, PA! As we honor Westmoreland County's 250th anniversary, we acknowledge how important coal mining is to our industrial history. Friday, June 23, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Round trip from Historic Hanna's Town. Tour-Ed Mine and Museum.

  14. Museums in Pittsburgh

    The Tour-Ed Museum is a Pittsburgh attraction that has thousands of authentic, historical pieces on display for our visitors. It's not just a coal miners museum, there are many general store items, countless tools and unique antiques. In fact, our museum houses one of the most extensive and unusual collections of antiques in Pittsburgh.

  15. Tour-Ed Mine & Museum

    Tour-Ed Mine & Museum, Tarentum, Pennsylvania. 489 likes · 2 talking about this · 6 were here. Tour-Ed Mine & Museum is the "coalest" Pittsburgh attraction, where a real coal miner will take you

  16. Tour-Ed Mine in Tarentum Offers Lessons in Underground History

    Go beyond the typical tour and get really down-to-earth with a trip under Fawn Township. Dubbed the "Coalest" Pittsburgh attraction, Tour-Ed Mine and Museum in Fawn offers educational underground coal mine tours 160 feet below ground. Dating back to the 1850s and formerly the once-active Avenue Mine, its workers provided coal for Pittsburgh's steel industry, including Allegheny Steel and ...

  17. Moscow Travel and City Excursions

    City Tour with Visit to St. Basils & Red Sq. with transport. 5 hours. Panoramic City Tour. This Moscow tour is a great start to your trip and the best way to get acquainted with many of the city's major highlights. Our professional guide will escort you on a route that includes Vorobyevi... $ 107 From/Per person.

  18. A walking tour of central Moscow—through both real and fictional history

    This tour of Moscow's center takes you from one of Moscow's oldest streets to its newest park through both real and fictional history, hitting the Kremlin, some illustrious shopping centers, architectural curiosities, and some of the city's finest snacks. Start on the Arbat, Moscow's mile-long pedestrianized shopping and eating artery ...

  19. School Field Trips in Pittsburgh

    Tour-Ed Mine is one of the Best School Field Trips in Pittsburgh! Our field trips are really coal! We provide one of the most unique educational field trips for schools in Pittsburgh. We combine mining history and earth science with an incredible hands-on experience 1/2 mile beneath the earth's surface. The Tour-Ed Mine is a perfect fit for ...

  20. Top Things to See in Moscow's Red Square

    TripSavvy / Christopher Larson Few sights are as iconic not only of Moscow and Red Square but indeed of Russia than St. Basil's Cathedral, whose colorful, onion-shaped domes are a symbol of the country around the world. Officially known as the Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed, this church has stood since 1561, which is quite miraculous when you consider all the turbulent history that has ...

  21. History of Moscow

    Discover more on our Walking Tour of Medieval Moscow! Under the Russian Empire. When Peter the Great founded the Russian Empire in 1712 and made Saint Petersburg its capital, Moscow was suddenly relegated to second place and population quickly declined. However, over the ensuing century, the city's infrastructure was built up and connections to ...

  22. Tour-Ed Mine Park Map

    Explore the Tour-Ed Park Map. Tour-Ed Mine & Museum sits on 13-acres with various attractions for your entertainment. The map below will help you navigate throughout the grounds when planning your Tour-Ed Mine & Museum adventure. There are park maps at the admission office for your use. Our entrance is off of Ridge Road at the Tarentum exit 14 ...

  23. Haunted Houses Pittsburgh

    No alcohol or drugs permitted on property. The Haunted Mine is a scream attraction designed and inspected with safety as our #1 priority. Not intended for children of a very young age. The Haunted Mine is a Unique, Haunted Pittsburgh Attraction located in Tarentum, PA. Open Fridays and Saturdays in October from 7 to 11 PM.