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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Arcadian Management, LTD

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Condos and cottages located on Shore Drive and the north end of Myrtle Beach, ocean…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Barrick Goldstrike Mine Tour

Elko, Nevada

Visit one of the largest gold mines in North America producing over two million ounces…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Broad River Gems and Mining Company

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

6 acres. On-site gem mining & fossil dig. Located on the gold berring Broad River.…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Business Management Services

Bedford, New Hampshire

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Business Management Services

Bedford, New Hampshire

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Capital Mineral Club

Center Ossipee, New Hampshire

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Capital Mineral Club

Center Ossipee, New Hampshire

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Capital Mineral Club

Center Ossipee, New Hampshire

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Capital Mineral Club

Center Ossipee, New Hampshire

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Center Mine

New Salem, North Dakota

Mining operation in the powerbelt area of North Dakota.

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Crossroads Property Management

Twin Mountain, New Hampshire

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Crossroads Property Management

Twin Mountain, New Hampshire

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Dakota Westmoreland Coal Mine

Beulah, North Dakota

Lignite mine in the state's powerbelt region.

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Edgemoor Par 3

Chester, South Carolina

Two water holes; Reasonable rates and electric golf carts.

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Eggemoggin Textile Studio

Sargentville, Maine

The textile studio features a showroom with work by Christine Leith and several other textile…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

ERA-Tetterton Management Group at Summer Winds

Salter Path, North Carolina

Salter Path, NC - Luxury oceanfront condominiums and conference center with on-site management in Salter…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Falkirk Mine

Underwood, North Dakota

The second-largest surface coal mine in North Dakota, Falkirk provides Coal Creek Station with over…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Ferri's Pizza

Moscow, Pennsylvania

The area's first and ONLY coal mine theme pizza shop! Come for a pizza and…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Freedom Mine

Beulah, North Dakota

One of 10 largest coal mines in the United States.

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Gallery of Gems & Minerals

Franklin, North Carolina

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

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine

Spruce Pine, North Carolina

As seen on the "Learning Channel," hunt for amazing treasures. Gem mine rain or shine.…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Gem, Mineral, Fossil And Jewelry Show

South Charleston, West Virginia

33rd Annual Largest Gem & Mineral Show in WV Come join your friends and neighbors…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Gold City Gem Mine, Jewelry & General Store

Franklin, North Carolina

Gem Mining, Gold Panning, Gem Cutting & Mounting, Jewelry Store, General Store, Antiques & Specialties

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Gold Hill Mines Historic Park

Gold Hill, North Carolina

Gold Hill Mines Historic Park is a 70 acre park adjacent to the historic gold…

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Happy Jack Chalk Mine

Scotia

Explore one of Nebraska's most unique underground adventures. Experience the spectacular beauty of the North…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Heather Grove Gold & Gem Panning

Marion, North Carolina

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

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Hiddenite Gems/Emerald Hollow Mine

Hiddenite, North Carolina

Known as "The Gem Capitol of the World," Emerald Hollow provides an educational, fun experience…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Jackson Hole Trading Post

Highlands, North Carolina

Cleanest gem mine around! Located on Waterfall Dr. between Franklin and Highlands on Hwy. 64.…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Linville Mountain Gem Shop & Mines

Marion, North Carolina

Area's only custom gem cutting. Fine handmade jewelry. Jewelry repair. Gems, minerals, rocks, lapidary equipment…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Monongah Mine Disaster Centennial Remembrance

Monongah, West Virginia

Thursday, August 16, 2007, 7:00 p.m. Dinner at Westchester Village Guest Speaker, Governor Joe Manchin…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Moonstone Gem Mine

Franklin, North Carolina

Native & enriched gem mine.

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Mountain Creek Gold Mine

New London, North Carolina

Gold Mining and gold panning available on site.

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Nantahala River Gem Mines

Bryson City, North Carolina

Nantahala River Gem Mine is located in the cool scenic mountains of Western North Carolina.…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

NC Division of Coastal Management

Raleigh, North Carolina

Regional beach access information.

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Newmont Gold Mine Tour

Carlin, Nevada

Tour of open-pit gold mine and processing facilities.

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Old Pressley Sapphire Mine

Canton, North Carolina

An original mine. Birthplace of the World's Largest Blue Star Sapphires, "The Star of the…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Reed Gold Mine

Midland, North Carolina

Today, Reed Gold Mine is the only underground gold mind open to the public. There,…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Rio Doce Gem Mine

Little Switzerland, North Carolina

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

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Rock & Gem Show

South Charleston, West Virginia

October 20 - 21. 34th Anual Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show and Sale. Admission:…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Rocky Face Gem Mine

Franklin, North Carolina

Native & enriched gem mine. Covered, concrete flumes.

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Rose Creek Mine

Franklin, North Carolina

Find enriched and native gems including ruby, sapphire, garnet, amethyst, citrine, moonstone, topaz, smoky &…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Ruggles Mine

Grafton, New Hampshire

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Ruggles Mine

Grafton, New Hampshire

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Salt Kettle Rest Area

Oakwood, Illinois

The Salt Kettle Rest Area is accessible from the westbound lands of I-74 between Danville…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Screen Gems Studios/EUE

Wilmington, North Carolina

Experience Wilmington's film history with a tour of EUE Screen Gems Studios. You will get…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Sheffield Mine

Franklin, North Carolina

As seen on the Travel Channel! We're right in the heart of gem mining country,…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Smoky Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine

Cherokee, North Carolina

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Spruce Pine Gem & Gold Mine

Spruce Pine, North Carolina

Mine for native gemstones with one of the oldest mining families in North Carolina. Documented…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

The Promenade at Sagemore

Marlton, New Jersey

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

The Rocks - Gemstone Mining

Moncure, North Carolina

Located in the heart of North Carolina, Royce Reeves and Curtis Casey have brought the…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Valley Gem Sternwheeler

Marietta, Ohio

The gentle splash of the paddlewheel reminds you of a bygone era, but this modern-day…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Vulture Mine

Wickenburg, Arizona

Discovered in 1863 by the Austrian Henry Wickenburg, Vulture Mine was the largest producing gold…

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