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Gold Dredge No. 8


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 28 attractions in Fairbanks
Traveler Description:
At this authentic gold-mining site, a 90-minute tour includes a film, a view and explanation of a 1928 dredge, the machine that scooped up and...... more » At this authentic gold-mining site, a 90-minute tour includes a film, a view and explanation of a 1928 dredge, the machine that scooped up and separated gold from gravel, and a chance to pan for gold. « less
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Attraction type: Mine, Historic site, Educational site
Activities: Dig (archeology), Group tours/walking tour
Address: 1755 Old Steese Hwy Fairbanks, AK 99712
Tel: 907-457-6058

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4 of 5 stars
washaw   369 contributions
San Diego, California
Sep 16, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

The was a great tour that included a meal, delicious, and a walk around the historic sight. The dredge itself was amazing to see and even more amazing to believe how much gold was removed from this operation. We tried it outselves with some pans. A few of us got a small piece of gold to take home but we... more

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5 of 5 stars
AlaskaMan2006   13 contributions
Fairbanks, Alaska
Aug 29, 2008

My wife and I panned for gold, found it! We thoroughly enjoyed their miner's stew lunch and the kids just had a wonderful time. I recommend this trip to everyone! more

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2 of 5 stars
ExploreNorth   1 contribution
Carcross, Yukon
Jun 14, 2005
5
people found this review helpful

Unless you have an enormous amount of time in Fairbanks, take this off your list of things to do. I was just through for the 2nd time (it came as part of my tour package) and for the 2nd time was very disappointed. The property is very crowded, the guides know only the most basic information about the dredge, and... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Sep 3, 2004
5
people found this review helpful

The Gold Dredge is an authentic amazing machine. The guide Sonny was a real hoot. His original personality made the three of us enjoy the tour so much more. We even met his wife Bev when she assayed our gold. We really had a good time here in July 2004. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
King of Prussia,Pa
Jul 30, 2003
5
people found this review helpful

The gold dredge was one of thge most memorable things we saw because it does not appear to be "fixed up" and is mostly original. Panned for gold. Found it. Dining experience was good and all you can eat is a big plus. The gift shop was almost cheap with the biggest coffee mug only $6.Enjoyed the tour. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Glendora, Ca
May 14, 2003
2
people found this review helpful

this last summer ('02)I went on a tour there with the rest of me family, the over all time is good and at the end you get to pan for gold the same way that the first miners did, I liked it so much that this summer ('03) I will be working there. more

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Gold Dredge No. 8 Address

1755 Old Steese Hwy, Fairbanks, AK 99712
Tel: 907-457-6058