Most reviewed Mines in North Carolina

  1. 5.0 Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Goat Farm (1.740 reviews)
    - Fourth visit-- even better than before!
    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Mines
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    TripAdvisor’s #1 gem mine in the US, #1 family activity in the mountains, #22 Thing To Do in the US and #4 in the world Family-Friendly Fun on TripAdvisor's 2021 Best of the Best! No reservations needed. Come pet and feed our goats and chickens at the barn and see our peacocks and wild game bird habitat. We double all competitor’s coupons and we’ll even buy you a coke! Covered outdoor and Indoor gem mining year round for your comfort. At Elijah Mountain Gem Mine in Hendersonville, NC, you become a prospector from the 1800's and mine for real gem stones that you can keep! Gems found daily include Rubys, Sapphires, Emeralds, Quartz crystals, Citrine, Amethyst, Garnets, Moonstone, Sodalite, Opal, Fluorite, Aquamarine Crystal, geodes, fossils and more! You can even picnic by the creek or Jurassic Pond then watch the kids challenge their skills on the obstacle course. Our Crystal store is the largest in the state with the largest selection and best prices in NC. Food truck open weekends. See more..
  2. 4.0 Emerald Hollow Mine (398 reviews)
    - Had a great time!!!
    Saturday: 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Mines
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    The one and only public emerald mine in the world, covering 69 acres. See more..

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