Kennecott Copper Smelter on Utah Copper Mine Tour
Tour the sights of the Bingham Canyon Utah Copper Mine and see the tallest structure west of the Mississippi River, the smelter smokestack tower. Nearly as tall as the Empire State Building, it is the cleanest smelter in the world. Set amidst a backdrop of beautiful snow capped Rocky Mountains, it is dwarfed in size, yet stands 1,215 feet tall! Starting again in June, join us on the Utah Copper Mine & Mountain Tour daily at 2:30 PM departing from Salt Lake City hotels. Enjoy unbelievable views of the largest manmade hole in history after traveling through the beautiful canyons of the Rocky Mountains. At 9,000 feet in elevation, there is nothing you can't see! The Kennecott Utah Copper Mine has been one of the favorite tourist attractions in Utah for decades. Reserve your sightseeing tour online at www.ToursOfUtah.com or call (801) 531-1001. We look forward to having you on the tour!
Utah Copper Mine & Capitol on Salt Lake City Tour
The neoclassical dome of the Utah State Capitol has an architectural element that has become a common symbol of democracy in the United States. The outer dome towers over 250 feet from the base of the front stairs. The shell of the dome is made of Utah's own copper, installed in 1980, to replace the original copper covering after portions were blown off in a heavy windstorm. In the background is the Kennecott Utah Copper Mine, where 25% of America's copper is produced.
Book online to see the Utah Capitol on the Salt Lake City Tour or see the Kennecott Utah Bingham Canyon Copper Mine on our Copper Mine & Great Salt Lake Tour.
Kennecott Utah Copper Mine - Salt Lake City Tours
The Kennecott Utah Copper Mine is the world's first and largest open pit copper mine. Over a century of mining has created the largest man-made hole in history! Approaching 3 miles wide and a mile deep, this hole is large enough for astronauts to see it from the space shuttle. The pit is so large that it generates its own weather patterns. Come see one of the greatest feats of engineering in history by joining us on the Utah Copper Mine Tour. Book online at http://toursofutah.com/book-online/