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Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site

Fodor's Review:

This historic site, about 22 mi east of Charlotte, is where America's first documented gold rush began, following Conrad Reed's discovery of a 17-pound nugget in 1799. Forty-minute guided underground tours of the gold mine are available, as well as seasonal gold panning, walking trails, and a stamp mill.

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