Historcial Sites

• Goudkoppie – view the old mining shaft that date back to the 18th century.
• Jack Scott House – this tin house was imported from Britain and was the home of Jack Scott, the father of modern-day mining in the area.
• Klerksdorp Mines – interesting tours can be arranged on request to view the operation of this buzzing industry. Travellers can visit mining shafts excavated in the 1880’s.
• Ou Dorp Hiking Trail – this meanders through the old part of town. Remains of prehistoric kraals can also be seen.
• The Railway Station & Old Flag Room – this was opened by President Paul Kruger when the line from Krugersdorp reached the town in 1897 – Klerksdorp
  first national monument.
• The Klerksdorp Museum – this museum, a former prison, is a beautiful sandstone building that exhibits early town life, archaeology, social history and local geological history. It also offers Peach Mampoer and Soet Blits liqueurs.
• Faan Meintjies Nature Reserve – this reserve is 15km from town and has 30 species of game and 150 species of birds.