About a million years ago, like, 15 years ago, we decided to take the family on a little trip to see what we could see. One of the stops we made was in a little town called Wallace, Idaho. The town is famous for it's silver mines that, at one time, produced the most silver than any mine in the world. Some of the mines are still working. This one was open for tourists like us.
We took a little tour of the town of Wallace. The entire town is on the National Historic Register and has kept its turn-of-the-century charm since the beginning.
We've thought about it a lot since then and decided it was time to take another trip. This time, only Allison would accompany us on our strange quest to see what we could see.
We stayed at the luxurious (not really) Stardust Motel. It's within walking distance to the main drag. Actually, everything in Wallace is within walking distance to the main drag.
A view of Bank Street. It's completely full of antique stores and a few saloons, too.
Another view of Bank Street. I love how cute and unspoiled it looks. Although I love Park City, Utah for its mining history, I think it has been completely turned fake by investors and tourism. A tiny little house in Park City is at least $1,000,000. Real estate in Wallace is much more reasonable.
Isn't this a cutie? Allison, AND the house.
I have a feeling we'll be visiting again 'cause I love Wallace. I've already said that, though, haven't I?
