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Hangtown's Gold Bug Park & Mine
Hangtown's Gold Bug Park & Mine Review
The mine, owned by the City of Placerville, centers on a fully lighted shaft open for self-guided touring. An audio tour is included with admission and greatly enriches the experience. A shaded stream runs through the park, and there are picnic facilities.
- Address: 2635 Goldbug La., off Bedford Ave., 1 mile off U.S. 50, Placerville, CA, 95667 | Map It
- Phone: 530/642-5207
- Cost: $5
- Hours: Apr.--Oct., daily 10--4; Nov.--Mar., weekends noon--4
- Website: www.goldbugpark.org
- Location: Placerville
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