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Rose Creek Mine

Find 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 History

Nantahala National Forest

The Nantahala National Forest encompasses more than a half-million acres of pristine woodlands. Elevations from a high of 5,800 feet to a low of 1,200

Franklin, NC Parks


Things to do Pioneer History near Franklin, NC

Gallery of Gems & Minerals

See our selection of gemstones and custom jewelry. We're just south of Franklin, in the Gemstone Capitol of the World....

Spruce Pine Gem & Gold Mine

Mine for native gemstones with one of the oldest mining families in North Carolina. Documented by National Geographic Magizi...

Rocky Face Gem Mine

Native & enriched gem mine. Covered, concrete flumes....

Heather Grove Gold & Gem Panning

A family-oriented recreational attraction with gold and gem panning, high banking, sluicing and dredging. Five rustic cabins ...

Rio Doce Gem Mine

Gem mining, gem cutting, gem cutting school, jewelry making....