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You can strike it rich as you follow in the footsteps of the pioneer gold miners at the Smoky Mountain Gold and Ruby Mine. Children can have hours of fun and excitement as they pan for gold or gemstones (and get wet and dirty for free).
Everything you need to find your very own gemstones is supplied, and you can even take your precious stones to be identified and polished on site. Imagine taking home a lasting reminder of your Cherokee vacation – you can have your very own gemstone set into a lovely item of jewelry to take home with you. The on-site shop sells a variety of jewelry, gemstones, and panning equipment.
971 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC 28719, Phone: 828-497-6574, See the Map
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