Spruce Pine Gem Mines
Gem Mining NC is one of
Western North Carolina’s
most popular
attractions, and the
best area for Gem Mining
in North Carolina is
found right here in the
High Country town of
Spruce Pine. Recognized
internationally as the
Gem and Mineral Capital
of North America, Spruce
Pine NC hosts an annual
Mineral and
Gem Festival which
attracts thousands of
visitors from around the
region. If you are
looking for a day of
treasure filled fun,
then check out Gem
Mining in North
Carolina.
Gem Mountain
Gem Mountain is located
on Hwy 226, between
Spruce Pine and the Blue
Ridge Parkway, and
offers a great
experience for Gemstone
Hunting in North
Carolina Mountains. Only a 45
minute drive from our
office in Banner Elk,
Gem Mountain guarantees
you will find valuable
gems and inspects your
stones free of charge.
You can keep all the
gemstones you find and
even have them turned
into beautiful jewelry
by Gem Mountain’s
professional gem
cutters! With the
prospect of finding
Crabtree emerald,
Wiseman and Brushy Creek
aquamarine, moonstones,
garnet, citrine,
amethyst, ruby, and
sapphire at Gem
Mountain, be sure to
visit Gem Mountain and
share the history,
tradition and excitement
of gemstone mining. You
can also experience the
Brushy Creek Aquamarine
Mine at Gem Mountain.
Reservations are
required for this
popular gem mining
attraction.
 Emerald Village
Emerald Village is
located in Little
Switzerland and features
three original Gem
Mining NC mines to
experience Gemstone
Hunting in North
Carolina Mountains. Just
as the miners did in the
1800s, Emerald Village
provides visitors with
authentic mining
equipment. Set out to
search for gems in the
“hidden” underground Bon
Amie Mine. With
historical displays and
a beautiful waterfall,
this mine offers fun for
the whole family. The
Big Deal Mine and the
Big McKinney Mine offer
exceptional mining and
a fresh water flume for
exceptional North
Carolina Gem Mining.
Emerald Village contains
a great collection of
historical displays such
as the Antique Music
Museum, the Homestead
farm display, the
Gallery of Minerals and
Crossings of the Blue
Ridge Railroad.
North Carolina Mineral
Museum
To learn about the
history and variety of
Gem Mining NC, visit the
North Carolina Minerals
Museum. Located in
Little Switzerland
directly on the Parkway
at Milepost 331, the
North Carolina Minerals
Museum is a great place
for families! Look at
beautiful North Carolina
gems and learn about the
importance of NC Gem
Mining to the High Country's
history.
Gem Mountain
Gemstone Mine
13780 Hwy 226
South
PO Box 488
Spruce Pine, NC
28777
828-765-6130 or
828-765-0866 |
The Museum of
North Carolina
Minerals
Blue Ridge
Parkway milepost
331
Spruce Pine, NC
28777
828-765-9483 |
Spruce Pine
Gemstone Mine
15090 Hwy 226
South
Spruce Pine, NC
28777
828-765-7981 |
Emerald
Village
PO Box 98
Little
Switzerland, NC
28749
828-765-6463 or
828-765-4367
Real
mines, mine
tours and gem
mining |
The Emerald
Mine
PO Box 249
Little
Switzerland, NC
28749
828-765-6832 |
Blue Ridge
Gemstone Mine
PO Box 327
Little
Switzerland, NC
28749
828-765-5264 or
828-606-7471 |
We invite you to view
all of our rental
properties and contact
us by phone at
828.898.9188,
e-mail us, or us or
online request form
to ask questions or
request reservations.
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