Strike it rich during your visit to Cherokee at Smoky Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine. Located in the heart of downtown Cherokee, this hands-on attraction gives families the opportunity to experience the excitement of gem mining and discover colorful treasures to take home.
There is no general admission fee, and the equipment you need for the mining experience is provided. Choose your mining material, head to the flume, and start searching to see what treasures you can uncover.
Depending on the mining material selected, guests may discover gemstones including emeralds, rubies, sapphires, amethysts, garnets, topaz, and more. Part of the fun is never knowing exactly what you’ll find as you sift and search through your material.
Once you’ve uncovered your treasures, take them to one of the professionals at Smoky Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine for complimentary gemstone identification. They can help you learn more about what you found and determine which stones might be suitable for polishing or turning into a keepsake.
Select gemstones can be cut and polished to reveal their color and beauty. Guests can even choose from jewelry settings and have their finds transformed into rings, necklaces, and other one-of-a-kind pieces. Same-day cutting, polishing, and jewelry services may be available depending on the stone and service requested.
Be sure to browse the retail area during your visit as well. The shop features jewelry, rocks, minerals, gifts, and other treasures for visitors who want to add something special to their collection.
Smoky Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine welcomes families as well as buses and groups, with special group rates available. The attraction operates seasonally, generally from March through November, so guests should check current hours when planning their visit.
Smoky Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine is located at 971 Tsali Boulevard in Cherokee, North Carolina. Whether you’re searching for your first gemstone, adding to a rock collection, or hoping to turn a special find into a piece of jewelry, it offers a hands-on way to add a little treasure hunting to your Smoky Mountain adventure.
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