Pendarvis is a historic site located in Mineral Point, Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. The site, which is listed on the National Register of Historic …
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Aug 5, 2024
Most of the tour pertains to the two men who preserved three of the buildings on the site. Our docent, Nicole, was very knowledgeable about their work, as well as the Cornish immigrants who came to M…Full review by Blueseanavyvet
Jun 26, 2023
My friend and I found Pendarvis confusing and unimpressive. It took 5-10 minutes to even figure out where the visitor center was and that people generally booked ahead for tours. The trail around the…Full review by 787lynnef
Aug 11, 2022
Were charged $12 to walk through a few log cabins that were renovated by two guys who opened a tea house. The grounds did not offer anything either. Walked adjacent Merry Christmas Mine Hill and that…Full review by strikeout3
We are Camping and have a dog. Is this a problem with your tours?
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Thanks for your interest in visiting us! While we love dogs, we do not allow them into the buildings because of artifact conservation reasons. We welcome visitors to take their …
Thanks for your interest in visiting us! While we love dogs, we do not allow them into the buildings because of artifact conservation reasons. We welcome visitors to take their pups for a hike on our Merry Christmas Mine Hill which covers 43 acres and has over a mile of trails. You can stop in the visitor's center to pick up a guide for your hike.
How much time does a tour take? I plan on visiting other historical sites on the same day; but unsure if that is realistic or not. TIA
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I would plan an hour for he tour. Depending on the how many questions people in the group ask. If it is a nice day, you may want to wander around the grounds on your own. Mineral …
I would plan an hour for he tour. Depending on the how many questions people in the group ask. If it is a nice day, you may want to wander around the grounds on your own. Mineral Point is a cool town...i can easily spend a day in the art galleries.
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