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Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site

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Park Place Hotel N/A 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Econo Lodge Dahlonega $68 0.6 mi 0.9 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Days Inn Dahlonega $57 0.8 mi 1.3 km 3 of 5 stars
Holiday Inn Express Dahlonega $105 0.8 mi 1.3 km 3 of 5 stars
Comfort Inn $87 12.5 mi 20.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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“Dahlonega Gold Museum” Wcities.com
“Gold Museum” PlanetWare.com
“Georgia, Alabama and a Bit of Gold Fever” New York Times (free registration required)
“Striking it rich in Georgia” Boston.com / Boston Globe
“America’s First Gold Rush” AmericanRoads.net
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 9 attractions in Dahlonega
Traveler Description: This site tells the story of the Gold Rush of 1828.
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Attraction type: Museum, History museum
Address: 1 Public Square Dahlonega, GA 30533
Tel: 706 864 2257

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“Interesting, historic, and a great location!”
5 of 5 stars
mattytude
mattytude
Mar 9, 2008

Well most of the visitors to Dahlonega, know the town was the site of the first American gold rush. This museum explains the when, how and why of what happened in those days of the middle 1800's. There are many displays of the equipment, actual gold coins, interactive exhibits, and a film of the famous "Gold Rush Days" that bring... more

“Great Experience”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Florida
Jul 12, 2005
7/7 found this review helpful

The kids really wanted to pan for gold so we took them to the mine not expecting much of anything. It turned out to be a great experience! We went down in the mine which was interesting for the whole family. My husband who does not like to sight see really enjoyed himself too! Only suggestion would be not to... more

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Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site Address

1 Public Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Tel: 706 864 2257