Hidden in Villa Rica is the only gold museum in all of Georgia!
Pine Mountain Gold Museum was the site of a real gold mine for over a hundred years, but today you don’t have to grab a pickaxe and a mining helmet to visit. For a small admission fee, the site is open to visit five days a week and includes many great attractions within the museum. It’s not hard to make a whole day out of this wonderful spot.
The Best Features of Pine Mountain Gold Museum
Museum
The main attraction of the site, the museum holds plenty of exhibits and artifacts on the Villa Rica gold rush that can be explored in a self guided tour. Villa Rica is Spanish for “City of Riches,” and the museum shows you exactly how the town lives up to its name.
Train Ride
Enjoy a leisurely train ride and learn more about the old mines around Pine Mountain. The scenic train ride is a great way to take a breather, while also seeing some of the more unique sights around the property.
Pan for Gold
Maybe you’re yearning for the mines after all! With the help of trained staff, you can pan for gold and gemstones right at the museum. You get to keep everything you find, making for a great souvenir to bring home.
Hiking Trails
Even outside of the main museum, the site offers three miles of hiking trails that are free to use. These trails take visitors around 30 acres of forest, and through a variety of interesting contraptions used when the mines were active.
Film Sites
As part of the Douglas County Film Trail, Pine Mountain Gold Museum was used for two movies. Check them out before your visit and see if you can spot the locations.
Whether it’s a day trip or a staple of your living place, you can see how the Pine Mountain Gold Museum has plenty to offer. If Villa Rica sounds like your next stop for a home, contact The Zachos Team today and learn more about the housing in this wonderful area.
Written by Paul Zachos III