Experience
the gold mining legacy of Fairbanks at Gold Dredge
No. 8, a National Historic District. This unique
artifact of Alaskan gold mining offers visitors the
chance to experience the thrill of prospecting.
Described
as either a floating workhorse or a mechanical gold pan, Gold
Dredge No. 8 extracted millions of ounces of gold from the
frozen Alaskan ground. Today, the Gold Dredge No. 8 National
Historic District serves as a monument to the hard working
miners who built Fairbanks.
While
visiting Gold Dredge No. 8, you can keep busy all day.
Begin with a guided tour through the dredge, then strike
it rich yourself panning for gold!
Don't
worry if you don't know how, we'll show you. After panning
your gold, visit the local "Assay Office" and
have your gold weighed.
Enjoy
a hearty Miner's Stew lunch, daily from 11-3 in our historic
dining hall. Bring the kids and spend the whole day digging
for gold!
Our
unique combination of historic relics, friendly tour
guides, hands-on gold panning experience and hearty lunch
will ensure a memorable time for all at Gold Dredge No.
8.

©Gold Dredge No8 2002-2006