Address:
385 Sheffield Farms Road
Phone: (828)369-8383
Come visit us in Franklin, North Carolina
As seen on the Travel Channel! We're right in the heart of gem mining country, minutes from Franklin. Our mine is great fun for families ... and sometimes profitable as well. Search for native ruby and sapphire. We also have enriched dirt for kids!
Franklin, NC Pioneer HistoryFully furnished cottages & homes ready for a relaxing vacation in the mountains of Western North Carolina!
Franklin, NC BusinessesFind enriched and native gems including ruby, sapphire, garnet, amethyst, citrine, moonstone, topaz, smoky & rose quartz and more! All equipment is provided and we help beginners. Admission includes first bucket, $2
Franklin, NC Pioneer HistoryNative & enriched gem mine. Covered, concrete flumes....
Mine for native gemstones with one of the oldest mining families in North Carolina. Documented by National Geographic Magizi...
Find enriched and native gems including ruby, sapphire, garnet, amethyst, citrine, moonstone, topaz, smoky & rose quartz and ...
Nantahala River Gem Mine is located in the cool scenic mountains of Western North Carolina. WNC is well known as a gem capita...
An original mine. Birthplace of the World's Largest Blue Star Sapphires, "The Star of the Carolinas" and "The Southern Star" ...