Venture 200 Feet Underground For A Tour Of The Consolidated Gold Mine In Georgia
By Marisa Roman|Published November 06, 2020
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A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
Are you looking for something fun to do in Dahlonega, Georgia? How about descending 200 feet underground to learn about an important slice of Georgia’s history? At the Consolidated Gold Mine in Georgia, guests will be able to enjoy an underground tour of an actual gold mine that was open back in the 1800s. Come and explore, while you learn all about the history of gold and what it was like to be a miner during these times.
The Consolidated Mine in Dahlonega was an actual gold mine that hit its peak during the Georgia Gold Rush.
The tour, which is open seven days a week, gives visitors a unique opportunity to explore a real gold mine in the heart of Georgia and learn about how gold was discovered entirely by accident.
Make sure to dress comfortably in closed-toed shoes for this walking tour — the mine is a cool 60 degrees and guests will need to enter the mine via three flights of stairs and two ramps.
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