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Salt mines open early
23 May 2007
Tourists visiting Kansas can now take a tour of the region's salt mines.
Work has been taking place in the area for some time as the Kansas Underground Salt Museum was put together.
Although work is not entirely complete, officials are allowing a number of preview tours to take place from 1 May.
The salt mines lie 650 feet below ground and consist of chamber carved from salt deposits which were formed millions of years ago.
Those lucky enough to take a preview tour will be taken for a stroll through the mines and at times will be transported around by tram.
'Work continues underground to further develop the museum and we're also constructing the permanent visitors centre above ground,' said Linda Schmitt, executive director of the Kansas Underground Salt Museum.
'But, we felt it was time for the preview tours as it offers the opportunity to see the progress made thus far and to experience the thrill of being 650 feet underground.'
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Work has been taking place in the area for some time as the Kansas Underground Salt Museum was put together.
Although work is not entirely complete, officials are allowing a number of preview tours to take place from 1 May.
The salt mines lie 650 feet below ground and consist of chamber carved from salt deposits which were formed millions of years ago.
Those lucky enough to take a preview tour will be taken for a stroll through the mines and at times will be transported around by tram.
'Work continues underground to further develop the museum and we're also constructing the permanent visitors centre above ground,' said Linda Schmitt, executive director of the Kansas Underground Salt Museum.
'But, we felt it was time for the preview tours as it offers the opportunity to see the progress made thus far and to experience the thrill of being 650 feet underground.'
If you'd like to see this destination for yourself, use Opodo's travel search engine to find flights, hotels, holidays and car hire worldwide.
© Adfero Ltd
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