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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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...
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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.
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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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( 1-4 of 4 )
Sep 3, 2004
5/5 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
Jul 30, 2003
4/4 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
May 14, 2003
2/2 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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Tel: 907-457-6058
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