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Gold Hill Mines Historic Park

Tourist attraction Park

One of the Best Places To Visits in Rowan County


Address

735 St Stephens Church Rd, Gold Hill, NC 28071

Website

www.historicgoldhill.org

Contact

(704) 267-9439

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (396 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 5 PM

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  • 5/5 Tommy T. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a small historic village. There are no guided tours. You walk around at your own pace. You can purchase map/book for $4 that tells you about the village from the General Store or read about it online. Most of the buildings are closed like the surveyors shop and post office. Some buildings have small artisan shops like the potter and bakery. You can grab a bite to eat at Mama T's. Some stores are only open certain days and times. My first visit months ago only Mama T's and General Store were open. There is also a small non strenuous hiking trail behind the post office that takes you to the Powderhouse. Follow the signs and stay on the trail as it's surrounded by private property. Everyone I met was very friendly. They have a bluegrass singing in the park on Friday nights. Bring your own lawn chair.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 TuxedoKat I. 3 years ago on Google
    I cant say enough wonderful things about Gold Hill and the Gold Hill Trail. This town has done a wonderful job preserving the remnants of the Gold Hill Mines that began with a gold rush boom in 1824. The hiking trail follows those rails used to transport the excavations to several other historical buildings. A great hike for kids. And yes, you can park next to the ball field.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John G. 3 years ago on Google
    Gold Hill is truly a fascinating place with a rich history in gold mining. The town today is a true gem to visit featuring many quaint antique and gift shops throughout town. The park itself is a nice visit with old mining relics on display including mills, mine shafts and other mining equipment. You can easily visit all the shops and sites within a few hours. Well worth a stop if you are in the area.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gary Hampton j. 2 years ago on Google
    Went Gold Hill village shops and park. Had a great time. Shops are excellent everyone had a smile. Park was clean well laid out. Info boards on all park exhibits. Have fun and learn something, great combination
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason B. 7 months ago on Google
    Gold Hill is a wonderful little historic town. The people who live there treat you like family. Every Friday night they play bluegrass in the general store and at the old gas station. There are local craft stores and beautiful historic homes. There's also a museum of the old gold mine and walking trails. It's well worth a visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 LouAnne S. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this little village I call home. Great restaurant experience each time at Flynn’s Village Grill. Only complaint I have and a lot of others as well is not much parking but the handicapped spots for the restaurant are hard to get out of because the coffee shop has their tables almost in the middle of the drive. They need to put them in the back or closer to the building. Flower shop is so cute and the other stores have some really cool stuff.

  • 3/5 Samantha C. 5 years ago on Google
    Not much to see our do here (our visit was mid day Tuesday). There is what appears to be old stones used as part of the mining, but there were not much in the way of informational signs. You can walk down some stairs and look into the entry of a mine, but there isn't much to see in the dark. If you walk across the road there is a few buildings and behind that a fenced in area that was a shaft at one point but now just looks like a whole with water. Still, a good place to stretch your legs a little if you are traveling with a small playground for children.

  • 5/5 Vicki G. 10 months ago on Google
    Lovely town. There's a park and flower picking as well as a general store, coffee shop, and diner. Great place to take the family for the day.

  • 5/5 Kelly P. 1 year ago on Google
    Adorable gem of a town tucked away near High Rock Lake. Cute shops, restaurant with beer and wine only and tons of history! Great walking trails nearby too. Highly recommend a visit.

  • 5/5 Jason D. 4 years ago on Google
    Love this place quite town great people down home town like a through back in time going there. I really enjoy photographing the town and all it has to offer.The shops are great too.

  • 5/5 Nancy C. 6 months ago on Google
    What a great place to visit. We were there in October. Beautiful fun fall day. Very cute shops. Great restaurants.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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