Foggy Mountain Gem Mine
Foggy Mountain Gem Mine
4.5
10:00-16:00
Senin
10:00 - 16:00
Selasa
10:00 - 16:00
Rabu
10:00 - 16:00
Kamis
10:00 - 16:00
Jumat
10:00 - 16:00
Sabtu
10:00 - 16:00
Minggu
10:00 - 16:00
Tentang
Durasi: 1-2 jam
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Sempurnakan daftar iniTampilan layar penuh
Area
Alamat
Hubungi langsung
Lokasi terdekat terbaik
Restoran
59 dalam 5 km
Objek wisata
81 dalam 10 km
Berkontribusi
4.5
511 ulasan
Luar biasa
360
Sangat bagus
122
Biasa
20
Buruk
4
Sangat buruk
5
JAXTRAVELLINGMOM
Jacksonville, Florida64 kontribusi
Jan 2024 • Keluarga
The tourist attraction was surprising fun for my entire family which included 2 teenagers. We were given a small discount on our $40 bucket for being in the military, which was a nice gesture. We learned a lot about gemstones after we found our stones from the bucket. We also ordered 2 pieces of jewelry from our findings. The price was quite high for the jewelry compared to what downtown Boone sold in their shops(sterling plus gemstones). I paid the high price bc it was a fun memory for my girls and they will always have that piece of jewelry to remember our trip by.
Ditulis pada 3 Januari 2024
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Cabergy
49 kontribusi
Nov 2023 • Keluarga
$40 for a small bucket (about a gallon) so we left and didn't do it. The attached store is old and out dated and had nothing much to sell. The person who was behind the register didn't know too much about how some of the things worked there. He wasn't able to tell us what we would expect to find or not find in a bucket so I wasn't going to pay $40 for rocks. There were a few people doing it because it was a rainy day but I couldn't see that they found too much.
Ditulis pada 21 November 2023
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Diane C
1 kontribusi
Okt 2023 • Keluarga
This company is so professional and helpful! I have been to other places like this that had only 1 employee (that was not helpful) and didn't even carry half sizes of ring settings, or I would have had a stone mounted. My family came to visit from out of state and we chose Foggy Mountain. As soon as we walked in the door I knew we would have fun there! Lots of very helpful employees, clean, and cheerful. We had a great time and bought several pieces of jewelry with help from a very knowledgeable young lady! Definitely the place to choose when wanting to mine!
Ditulis pada 8 Oktober 2023
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WanderingTexan
Austin, TX12 kontribusi
Jul 2023 • Keluarga
My daughter begged us to go gem mining so we did. No real reason why we selected Foggy Mountain over others in the area. We went to the facility off 321 and purchased the smallest bucket (there are only three of us). We left with half a bag of gems and my seven year old was thrilled!
After we found our gems, one of the employees sorted them for us and showed us what the looked like polished. We did opt to turn one into a pendant for my daughter. I did appreciate that the employee told us not so spend the money on the silver chain as we could get better somewhere else.
Not the highlight of my trip and a bit touristy for me, but my daughter absolutely loved it.
After we found our gems, one of the employees sorted them for us and showed us what the looked like polished. We did opt to turn one into a pendant for my daughter. I did appreciate that the employee told us not so spend the money on the silver chain as we could get better somewhere else.
Not the highlight of my trip and a bit touristy for me, but my daughter absolutely loved it.
Ditulis pada 7 Juli 2023
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MW
12 kontribusi
Jun 2023
This place underpromises and overdelivers. This is a great place to visit as you can enjoy it rain or shine. I was concerned that my 12 year old would be bored by doing this activity as he thought it was for "little kids." Once we got started, all four of us in the group were having a blast (including my parents, myself, and my son). We purchased the 5 gallon bucket of rocks and it took us about 45 minutes to mine all of our gems. (we had 2-3 of us working at any given time). Once all of our gems were collected we met with a sorter and he helped us identify what we had found and showed us what each of them was used for.
The staff were incredibly friendly and so knowledgeable. You have the option to have your gems cut and polished for a cost which we did for a couple of them. With the purchase of the 5 gallon pail we got one gem of a certain type cut and polished for free.
There is a great gift shop here as well which we found several items in to take home with us.
I cannot recommend this place enough. Do not pass it by!
The staff were incredibly friendly and so knowledgeable. You have the option to have your gems cut and polished for a cost which we did for a couple of them. With the purchase of the 5 gallon pail we got one gem of a certain type cut and polished for free.
There is a great gift shop here as well which we found several items in to take home with us.
I cannot recommend this place enough. Do not pass it by!
Ditulis pada 25 Juni 2023
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April M
5 kontribusi
Nov 2022
Our family has a tradition to always go to Boone Thanksgiving Friday, spend the night, eat at Daniel Boone Inn and cut a tree on Saturday. Well, we are adding a stop at the Foggy Mtn. Gem Mine to that tradition from now on! On our way home we decided to stop and do some gem mining with the kids (ages 10, 4 and 1) along with Mom, Dad and YaYa. We got a $70 bucket and each of us found several nice pieces...we got another $70 bucket; it was so fun! Staff was very helpful and knowledgeable and were great with the kids. When we were done sifting through, they set out all our bags of gems and showed us what types of stones we had. I ended up having a few pieces polished and will be made into jewelry. Definitely a super friendly and family fun outing.
Ditulis pada 28 November 2022
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Bethany
4 kontribusi
Nov 2022
Shared a bucket and found lots of small little items. Afterwards, they will go through your finds and tell you about each gem. Employees were super friendly.
Ditulis pada 21 November 2022
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Krista k
Atlanta, GA13 kontribusi
Jul 2022 • Pasangan
First time customer. We went for me and my husband’s 15th year wedding anniversary. Overall very knowledgeable, nice experience. We purchased the “big daddy “ 70$ bucket and I made a jasper, tigers eye pendant. That I can’t wait to receive. We also purchased two smooth stones for our teen boys who stayed at home, while we had all the fun ;)
Ditulis pada 23 Juli 2022
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steve
2 kontribusi
Jun 2022
A great way to spend some family time and learn about some of the beautiful stones that we might otherwise easily miss. A smaller bucket for a young family will do the trick, but I recommend working your way through a mother lode, which keeps older elementary and teens, as well as the adults, entertained for well over an hour. Great anytime, but especially when you have a rainy period. The staff are very helpful and go through your “finds” with you. And with the “mother lode”, you get one each - a cut and polished stone (faceted) and a polished oval. Our last visit got us a cut citrine and a polished tiger’s eye.
Ditulis pada 6 Juni 2022
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The Beckster
Largo, FL57 kontribusi
Mei 2022 • Sendiri
Have been to six gem mines around Asheville and Boone areas. This one is at the bottom of the list. Bought a $70 bucket and most meager find of any gem mine. They had us put the non-special rocks (almost all of them) back inside a bucket. I’m sure those were recycled. Six people ‘working’ and no one outside seeing how people are doing. They were visiting with each other or on their cellphones. Best mines are nearby Doc’s Rocks, Gem Mountain, Rio Doce and Elijah Mountain. Stay away from this one.
Ditulis pada 23 Mei 2022
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Is there day prices for individuals to dig and look for Gems on their own there?
Ambassador205589
10 kontribusi
You get buckets. Depending on the size is the price. We have done this for years and I can't count on how many times we have gone to foggy mountain but always get the mother loads which I believe is $110 a 5 gal bucket I think is $70. I've been to all the gem mining in the area and this is far the best for you buck. Staff is awesome.
taheraisl
Raleigh, NC
How much is the ticket for adult? How long is the tour? How big is the place? If we find any gem are they included in the ticket?
featherlane
Gainesville, FL4 kontribusi
You will be purchasing a "bucket" of rocks - there is a bucket size to fit any budget. One or many in your party can sift and find gems. You get to keep ALL of your gems - in fact they actually go through your discarded pile to ensure you didn't accidentally mistake a gem for a rock.
You can sift inside or outside (depending on weather). There is no "tour", but there are plenty of gems in glass cabinets and on display that you can check out.
Could we do this on the way to Grandfather's mountain?
Gary B
Pilot Mountain, NC24 kontribusi
Yes you can. Obviously planning is important and taking that hour or more to really enjoy the experience is important. I go in the mornings..best time and not so busy.
Gay Gray M
1 kontribusi
Are the gemstones natural or man-made?
Harris H
Hollywood, FL295 kontribusi
The gem stones are
Natural
What is the entrance fee for adults?
Nik V
Boone, NC15 kontribusi
There is no Entrance Fee, only prices per bucket ranging from a
1 gallon=$15
2 Gallon=$30
5 Gallon=$70
11 Gallon=$120
Wheelbarrow=$325
sharing is recommended, everyone will receive their own sifters and their own bags
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