Consolidated Gold Mine

The Consolidated Gold Mine in Dahlonega, Georgia offers a chance to tour a gold mine, pan for gold and gems and learn about the gold mining craze of years gone by. The mine is open seven days a week for tours and panning. The tour includes a 40 minute underground excursion into the mine, led by staff that knows the history of the mine and the process of mining. Guests walk down stairs to the mine while learning about the struggles miners faced every day. Tour guides are happy to answer questions to make your touring experience more enjoyable. Following the tour, you get panning lessons from some of the most experienced panners in the world. In addition to gold panning, visitors can pan for other gems with the mine's Gemstone Grubbin' program. This allows visitors to use water power flume boxes that wash away dirt and other material to reveal colorful gems. The mines are 60 degrees year round, so dress comfortably for slightly chilly conditions. The tour is a walking tour and there are two ramps and three flights of steps. Wear comfortable sneakers or hiking boots. Flip-flops and open-toed shoes are not permitted. The cost of mine tours and panning is $13 for adults with discounts offered for younger children. Visitors can also explore the mining equipment used at the turn of the century and enjoy a lesson on geology, the gold belt and lessons on early mining families.