A family-oriented recreational attraction with gold and gem panning, high banking, sluicing and dredging. Five rustic cabins and furnished cottage available for overnight or weekly rentals. Creekside campsites are also available. Located on US 221 and Polly Spout Road between Marion and Rutherfordton.
Area's only custom gem cutting. Fine handmade jewelry. Jewelry repair. Gems, minerals, rocks, lapidary equipment and supplies for sale. Cutting lessons. Gem mining rain or shine year round.
Marion, NC Pioneer History
State fish hatchery open throughout the year. View and feed three species of trout in raceways and ponds. School tours available.
Marion, NC Fishing
Pan for gold in a stream that was mined in the early 1800s or look for gemstones in our flumes. Dining and gift shop on site. 51 campsites, 26 are full hook-up with electric, water and sewer, and 25
Marion, NC CampgroundsAward winning motel. Very nicely kept inside and out. Walking distance to the Harrah's Cherokee Casino. Convenient to a fe...
As seen on the "Learning Channel," hunt for amazing treasures. Gem mine rain or shine. Covered flume lines. Extensive emerald...
Picturesque recreation area in the Nantahala National Forest at the base of Leatherwood Falls, operated by the U.S. Forest Se...
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily from 6am-9pm,Sunday 7am-9pm. Daily specials with biscuits and desserts all homemade. Sit ...
Beech Mountain is a small resort town located in a quiet heights of 5500'. Escape to a place of rejuvenation. Championship ...