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Dahlonega, Georgia is located on top of the largest gold deposits found east of the Mississippi River in the USA. Most of the gold that could be mined economically has been removed from the earth starting in 1828 when gold was first discovered. The earth below Dahlonega contains many tunnels dug out by miners since 1829. You can tour some of these old gold mine tunnels, plus many more attractions in Dahlonega.
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Experience Gold Fever in Dahlonega! The Gold Fever Package offers discounted tickets to local gold attractions where you can learn about the history of the Dahlonega Gold Rush, explore an underground gold mine, and try your hand at panning for gold yourself!
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 The Consolidated Gold Mines and gold processing mill, built in the early 1900's, was the largest gold mining operation east of the Mississippi River.
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 Twenty years before the 1849 gold rush to California, thousands of gold seekers flocked into the Cherokee Territory of northeast Georgia, beginning the nation's first major gold rush.
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Chestatee Wildlife Preserve |
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 The Chestatee Wildlife Preserve features over 100 animals, with many different species and sits on over 20 acres of gently rolling farmland.
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Wildlife Wonders Paradise Valley Farms Petting Zoo |
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 Wildlife Wonders Paradise Valley Farms Petting Zoo features over 80 different species of exotic animals, from alligators, monkeys, kangaroos, wildcats, zebras, and more!
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 Hillbilly Corn Maze offers all types of family fun, from picking your own pumpkins, to corn mazes for all ages, to old-fashioned hayrides, pony rides, mini hay bale maze for the little ones, and much more!
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 The Crisson Gold Mine dating back to 1847 is open for tours and gold panning.
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 Gold was first discovered in the Dahlonega area in 1828, twenty years before the Gold Rush to California. When it was discovered it was completely by accident...
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Kangaroo Conservation Center |
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 The Kangaroo Conservation Center is dedicated to the preservation of kangaroo species through captive breeding and public education.
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 Buck’s Corn Maze is more than just a maze! The 12 acre maze is planted in a 20 acre field next to Cochran Creek with a beautiful view of the Appalachian Mountains.
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 Uncle Shuck's Maze is a 12 acre field of corn that has approximately 4 miles of trails, twisting and turning, and sometimes, coming to a deadend!
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