I’ve been coming here since 07 and it is always amazing! The staff is great and I’ve found some great gems here literally. The mine trips are great and I highly recommend them!
Michelle B.
Place rating: 5 Manassas, VA
So much fun! I could spend all day here and be happy. Give me a bucket of rocks and a nice spot on the sluice and I’m good to go. The folks that work here are so nice and will help you with whatever you need. It’s a great activity to do with kids or just as adults. Visiting this place was the highlight of my vacation.
Jacqui H.
Place rating: 5 Greensboro, NC
Great place to visit with kids! We got a mixed bucket for $ 30. and a bucket kept us busy for at least an hour. Our gems were identified for free and could be cut there for a fee. It’s location is ideal with its proximity to the Parkway.
Elspeth M.
Place rating: 5 Raleigh, NC
We have a been to a few places to sift for Gems and this by far is one of the top two we have found to go. What this one has going for it, is its right off the road, there is a nice place to picnic lunch, and its very close to the Parkway. You can also visit the Mineral Museum while here its just down the road. The staff is friendly and the buckets are loaded. You can choose from a mixed bucket or a bucket full of certain gems. Once done make sure to go into the gift shop for them to tell you what you have and what would be worth cutting. You don’t have to cut anything but its nice to know what you have. Great for kids of all ages.