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Family trip to Doc's Rocks Gem Mine in Blowing Rock, North Carolina
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Doc’s Rocks Gem Mine
Doc’s Rocks Gem Mine is a hub for rockhounds and gem collectors of all ages.
Blowing Rock, NC
Docs Rocks Gem Mine
The number one place in the High Country for Gem Mining. Plus a fossil museum, Cutter's Cave knife museum, Trina's Coffee Shop and more. All at Docs Rocks.
Top 15. Best Tourist Attractions in Blowing Rock, North Carolina
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The most beautiful places and sight in Blowing Rock.
Top 15. Best Tourist Attractions in Blowing Rock, North Carolina: Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, Tweetsie Railroad, Flat Top Manor, Doc's Rocks Gem Mine, The Blowing Rock, Julian Price Park, Appalachian Ski Mountain, Glen Burney Trail, Mystery Hill, Tanger Outlets, High Gravity Adventures, Blowing Rock Brewery, Memorial Park, Blowing Rock Art and History Museum, Broyhill Park,
Mitchell County- NC Gem & Mineral Festival
Welcomes visitors from around the world to shop for gems, minerals, & more.
Classy Vacation Spot: Blowing Rock, NC
I recently visited Blowing Rock, a little North Carolina mountain town with much to offer visitors. Here are some trip highlights and photos!
Restaurants:
Blowing Rock Ale House
The Ridgeline
Attractions:
The Blowing Rock Attraction
Doc’s Rocks Gem Mining & Appalachian Fossil Museum
Best Attractions & Things to do in Boone, North Carolina (NC)
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List of Best Things to do in Boone, North Carolina (NC)
Foggy Mountain Gem Mine
Tweetsie Railroad
The Cascades Trail
Appalachian Mountain Brewery
Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
The Blowing Rock
The Greenway Trail
Doc's Rocks Gem Mine
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
Flat Top Manor
Mystery Hill Family Fun Amusement Center in Blowing Rock North Carolina
Each year, for over 50 years, guests come from all over the world and the United States to visit Mystery Hill. They are all compelled to come for various reasons; My mother came here as a child, I remember coming here with my Grandfather, I drove by this place and just had to come and see what the mystery really was, I just can't get this place out of my mind. No matter what the reason, they come back time and time again, bringing relatives and friends to experience the mystery of our crooked house. People do remember the remarkable defiance of gravity, where you can see a ball roll uphill, and where folks are pulled from an upright position to an uncanny standing angle of nearly 45°. This strange phenomenon has been amusing and puzzling visitors to Mystery Hill for generations. Since there is a variety of things to see and do, no one leaves disappointed. Mystery is a family oriented edutainment center that offers fun for children ages 2 to 102. We welcome you to join us at any time of the year.
Hours of Operation
Open year round, 7 days a week, rain, snow or shine!
June-August: 9am-8pm
September-May: 9am-5pm
Admission Rates
Adults (13-59): $8.00
Children (5-12): $6.00
Seniors (60 and over): $7.00
Children (4 and under): Free
Group Rates
Please call for current prices and rates for groups of 12 or more. We welcome tour buses. There is plenty of Free Parking and a picnic area.
Season Passes
Your ticket serves as an all-day pass. The best deal is a season pass so you can visit us time and time again. You'll get free admission for one full year. The cost for the pass is only $50 for a family of four (2 adults & 2 children). Individual passes are available also.
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Foggy Mountain Gem Mine #1 Attraction in Boone NC
If you are looking to satisfy your craving for a gem mining adventure and find your own treasure, then be sure to visit the Foggy Mountain Gem Mine on Hwy 105 in Boone, North Carolina. Foggy Mountain offers a great adventure for families and groups of all sizes to take part in discovering precious gem stones. Just like miners from the old days, you will sift through dirt and rock from mines from around the world using water flumes to find your treasures. Then have your gem stones sorted, identified and turned into your own custom made jewelry. Foggy Mountain Gem Mine is one of the most enjoyable attractions in the North Carolina High Country. The Foggy Mountain Gem Mine experience is great fun for all ages and sizes of groups.; with a variety of gem stones waiting for you to discover. First you will pick out the size bucket you want to search through. Then the action takes place under our covered flumes either inside or outside our building. Your mission is to pan, and discover the gem stones. First place a scoop of rough material in the screen box and then use the flume water to sift out the dirt, sand and rock to find the gem stones. To assist with finding your hidden treasures, gemstone identification displays are conveniently located throughout both flume areas. Now it’s time to identify your rare gemstones. Now that you have found your precious gem stones, our experienced staff will sort through your treasure with you to identify and to discuss the unique features of your gem stones. They will also help you decide what pieces could be cut and made into beautiful jewelry that will last a lifetime and preserve your memory at Foggy Mountain Gem Mine. Now that your stones have been identified, our master Lapidaries, will form, cut and polish your rare gemstone to a brilliant luster; ready to be mounted and used in our sterling silver, 14 karat yellow and white gold jewelry line. Your rough gemstones can be cut into many calibrated shapes and sizes. After the gemstone is ready to be mounted it can be placed into a ring, pendant, earrings or bracelet. We pride ourselves not only on the gem mining experience, but the quality of your finished piece of jewelry.Foggy Mountain Gem Mine and its staff work tirelessly to ensure that you and your family have the most fulfilling gem mining experience and adventure in the High Country. You are welcome to experience the excitement and wonder of prospecting for gemstones in a clean, comfortable and safe environment. Everything you need for your mining adventure will be provided at Foggy Mountain Gem Mine. Come see for yourself why we are the #1 rated attraction in the High Country.
The Art of Sifting for Gemstone Ore at Foggy Mountain, North Carolina
Krista Lemery shows us how to sift for gemstones at the Foggy Mountain Gem Mine in Boone, North Carolina.
ABC TV video of Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Rock Shop
Elijah Mountain Gem Mine featured on ABC TV as top attraction in Western North Carolina. Great family fun, open daily with covered and indoor mining.
Rose Creek Gem Mine - Franklin NC Gem Mining - What to Do in Franklin NC
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Gary Mining for Gems
Our attempt to find gems in a North Carolina creek with gear from Walmart. Did not prove productive.
Gem Mining Races
Taylor and Sam have gem mining races at Dan Nicholas Park
Gem Valley (NC) llc Family Gem Mine and Lapidary/Gem-gift Shop
Gem Valley (NC) LLC is a family-owned business just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway in Ashe County, NC and right at the New River State Park. We are located near the historical Ore Knob Mine that was in operation from the mid 1800's to the mid 1900's. Our creeks feed into the New River, which is the second-oldest river in the world! Our goal is to offer a fun, learning experience as you flume, and for you to take home something truly valuable and worth your time. Here at Gem Valley, each bucket is guaranteed to have valuable stones pulled from the mine just waiting for you to sift through and find! We even have Gold Panning as well as places to dig for your own gems. Bring a picnic lunch and spend the day with us!
OPEN: May through Mid-October
Thursday-Monday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
(Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays...sorry no new gem-miners after 3:00 PM)
Gem Valley NC LLC •
2489 Little Peak Creek Road •
Jefferson, NC • 28640
Gemstone Mining at Bloomsbury Farm
Our newest attraction for 2009 is Gemstone Mining. You can buy a bag of 'mining rough' which you then dump into one of the screens at the slough. Then you sift the screen back and forth in the water to uncover your gemstones or fossils in the sand.
Huckleberry Heaven trail to Waterfall deck Gem Mining included Franklin NC
This would be your private 4 wheeler ride from your 3 bedroom 2 bath vacation rental with side creek view deck and fire pit to the waterfall deck 1 ( 2 other fall decks and gem Flume). 4 wheelers are for slow adult riding only to get around and enjoy your Nature paradise. Why just rent a home when you can you experience some of what this beautiful area has to offer. Cowee Valley in Gem Capital Franklin NC. You'll have 36 acres private to our guests with over a mile of creek frontage surrounded by national forest Huckleberry Heaven (You'll think you died and went to Huckleberry) Enjoy, Relax, have Fun!!
To see if your dates are available email carolinarentals@charter.net
Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Blowing Rock, NC offers amazing views on the Blue Ridge Parkway, unique shopping, award-winning dining and so much more.
Mining gems in Franklin, NC
kids loved prospecting for gems in a mining area
218 Crestwood Forest Dr Blowing Rock, NC
Listing Details
MLS Number: 81128
List Price: $769,000
Property Type: Single Family
(Zone)Township: 5-Watauga, Shawneehaw
Year Built: 2002
Apx Total Heated Living SqFt: 2454
Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 4
Half Baths: 1
Garage: 2-Car, Detached
School: Blowing Rock
Subdivision: The Forest at Crestwood
# Acres: 0.0147
Access: Good
Fireplace: Two, Stone, Flue, Gas Vented
Amenities: Long Range View, Wooded, Sauna, Hot Tub, Whirl Pool Tub, Cable Available, Clubhouse, Tennis, Swimming Pool, Satellite, Gated Community, High Speed Internet
Water: Community
Sewer/Septic: Community/Shared
Public Remarks: This is a spectacular, long range view home at The Forest at Crestwood w/ 3BR/4.5BA, bonus room, 2 stone FP, breezeway to 2 car garage and easy access. Natural High Country amenities surround you -minutes to Parkway, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, and Boone. Also an easy walk to Crestwood Resort & Spa w/ restaurant, bar, gym, sauna's, pool, tennis, and massage!
Additional Public Remarks: There's even room to grow- approx 750sf, unfinished space in basement would make a great game room.
City: Blowing Rock
County: Watauga
State: NC
Zip Code: 28605
Listing Office: ERA MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES (#:298)
Apx Total SqFt Range: 3000-3999
Information is provided exclusively for consumers personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS.