Marie S.
4/27/2025
Gold Bug Mine is such a cool experience! It was amazing to walk through an actual mine and listen to all the historical facts during the tour. This place makes for a great educational field trip...
Hangtown Gold Bug Park
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2635 Gold Bug Ln
Placerville, CA 95667
Gold Bug Park and Mine, located in Placerville, California, offers visitors a unique experience that transports them back to the Gold Rush era. Guests can explore the historic Gold Bug Mine, participate in gem panning, and enjoy the various attractions, including a mining museum and a historic stamp mill.
The park features a range of educational activities suitable for all ages, including demonstrations in the blacksmith shop and mineral displays. Free admission to the park provides access to its hiking trails and picnic areas, making it an ideal destination for families and history enthusiasts alike.
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Wingsdomain ..
8/15/2025
Note, this review of the Placerville Gold Bug Mine is part of a larger review on Placerville, CA which is quite the friendly town with nice folks eager to tell you the history of the town as well...
Shelli H.
5/21/2024
Such a cool stop! We were in hangtown with time to kill and my sweet husband knows I dig this kinda stuff. Entrance is free. It is a really nice park for a picnic and a little hiking. Very...
Michael F.
10/11/2024
Cool spot with a little self guided cave tour, gem mining, a stamp mill and lots of little hiking trails. The staff were really friendly and the kids had a great time.
Tiffney A.
2/6/2025
Very cool! Loved it - a not to miss historical local!! So much history to learn and photo opportunities galore!
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