Dig For Gold At This One-Of-A-Kind Georgia Destination

Just because July is coming to a close does not mean that summer is over yet. If you’re looking for a place in Georgia to spend an afternoon with the family, enjoying a bit of nature and history, then consider this spectacular day trip. Not only do you get to pan for real gold and search for gemstones, but guests get to feel what it was like back when Georgia was in the peak of the Gold Rush.

Crisson Gold Mine in Dahlonega, Georgia provides a gold and gemstone panning experience that visitors will never forget.

As the oldest mining establishment in North Georgia, Crisson is actually considered an open pit gold mine.

Established in 1847, this gold mine was worked commercially until the early 1980s.

Today, children and adults can spend the afternoon panning for what is found within the mine and the surrounding areas.

With a variety of mining equipment for the panning beginners to the more advanced levels, guests can try their luck seeing just how much gold they can find.

You really never know what you’re going to get, which is what makes the experience so enjoyable.

Beyond gold panning, visitors to Crisson can also take a look around and enjoy the 130+ year old Stamp Mill…

…or the Moonshine exhibit, which features a still from decades ago.

There are even an abundance of gemstones throughout the mines which make for an even more surprising find.

Plan a visit for the whole family to check out the very first mining operation in Dahlonega to open their doors to the public allowing visitors the chance to strike it rich.

The address for Crisson Gold Mine is 2736 Morrison Moore Pkwy E, Dahlonega, GA 30533. The mine is open 7 days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., rain or shine. Even during the winter months there are indoor panning opportunities, too. To find out more information about Crisson Gold Mine, visit the website or Facebook Page.