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All the United States Idaho Wallace

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Wallace

6 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Wallace, Idaho

Updated October 26, 2019

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Burke Ghost Town.

Wallace, Idaho

Burke Ghost Town

A mining town, now abandoned, was built in a canyon so narrow that the railroad ran right through the hotel lobby.
Restored tunnel entrance.

Wallace, Idaho

Pulaski Tunnel Trail

This trail leads to a mine that was used as a sanctuary during the Great Fire of 1910.
Oasis Bordello Museum.

Wallace, Idaho

Oasis Bordello Museum

After this former brothel closed, its interior remained almost frozen in time.
Sierra Silver Mine.

Wallace, Idaho

Sierra Silver Mine

It was once used as a classroom to teach mining skills to local high school students.
Center of the Universe manhole

Wallace, Idaho

Center of the Universe Manhole

The mayor made the declaration in 2004.
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Wallace, Idaho

North Idaho Trading Company

This oddity shop contains everything from antique tools to a human skeleton.
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Elmer's Fountain

A miner's handmade folk art fountains are tucked in the woods off a multilane highway. 
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