About 1 mile north of town via Bedford Ave, this historical park stands on the site of four mining claims that yielded gold from 1849 to 1888. You can descend into the Gold Bug Mine on a self-guided audio tour with 13 stops, explore the old stamp mill, do some gem panning ($2 per hour, generally open April through October) or just explore the grounds and picnic area for free.
www.goldbugpark.org
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