Adam R.
10/9/2018
While on vacation, our daughter asked if we could stop by and "mine for gold". Overall, it's a nice place. Staff was friendly and the kids had a good time. They found a few gems and were...
Smoky Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine
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957 US-441
Cherokee, NC 28719
Smoky Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine offers visitors the opportunity to experience the thrill of gem mining in the heart of Cherokee, NC.
Guests can sift through dirt and rocks to uncover various gemstones, including gold and rubies, creating a memorable and hands-on experience for all ages.
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2.516 reviews
Chris B.
7/3/2023
Fun place to burn $15 and about 30 minutes to occupy the kids . They offer different types of buckets to wash. Touristy but cute for kids
Dawn C.
6/22/2023
Worst gem mining experience EVER! We're big fans of these road side attractions. We love slucing for gem stones. We've paid everywhere between $10 - $40 per bucket. This was by far the biggest...
Kathleen H.
5/30/2019
Great time had fun panning for gems and we found a lot ..... Fun for all ages Our granddaughters had do much fun on the tour and could not wIt to pan for gold.
Matt M.
7/21/2012
If you go there just to dig for rocks in a bucket of dirt, then this could be a 5-star experience. The jewelry side is just a mess. From my own experience, the sales people are VERY high...
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