Historic Dahlonega Gold Museum

When the news spread that gold had been discovered in North Georgia on Cherokee land, thousands of gold seekers flocked into Northeast Georgia from 1828 to 1847, starting our nation's first major gold rush.

Inside the musuem, after paying your fee, are maps and primary documents relating to the gold rush. Information includes gold receipts issued by the mint, photographs of miners and mines and an interesting film that tells the story of the gold rush and mining that occurred after through the eyes of the people of Dahlonega.

Consolidated Gold Mines

Visit Consolidated Gold Mines

When you visit, you will be taken on an underground tour of the gold mine by our friendly, knowledgeable staff. Consolidated Gold Mine in Dahlonega was the site of America’s first gold rush. After the tour you will do some gold panning, and gem grubbing. Your gold mine tour guides are  friendly and can answer any questions you have about hard rock mining and the excavation period in which approximately 4,000 tons of dirt, debris and ore were removed from the tunnel system.  The guides are open to questions and welcome interaction during the 40-45 minute tour. The mines remain at a comfortable 60 degrees year round. A GREAT gold mine adventure!

Crisson Gold Mines

Visit Crisson Gold Mines for panning.

Crisson Gold Mine is an actual open pit gold mine that was established in 1847 and was worked commercially until the early 1980s. We've been open to the public since 1969.  We sell our ore by the 5-gallon bucket. You can pan for the gold at our gold mine, or you can take the ore home with you. Crisson Gold Mine also has Gem Stone grubbing. You can find rubies, emeralds, sapphires, crystals, amethysts, garnets, and many more.