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  • REED GOLD MINE (MIDLAND, NORTH CAROLINA)

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    “Portions of the underground tunnels at the Reed mine have been restored for guided tours. A visitor center contains exhibits of gold and historical mining equipment. An orientation film highlights the first gold discovery, and tours of a restored ore-crushing stamp mill are offered.” Click Here for More Information on Reed Gold Mine [embedyt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSOV4x5G2xk[/embedyt] [flexiblemap…

  • GEM MOUNTAIN GEMSTONE MINE (SPRUCE PINE, NORTH CAROLINA)

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    “Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine is one of North Carolina”s most enjoyable attractions! If you like gem mining…you”ll LOVE Gem Mountain!” Click Here for More Information on Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine [embedyt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCeWwjVet1U[/embedyt] [flexiblemap width=”100%” height=”500px” center=”35.872429,-82.049244″ zoom=”6″ zoomType=”Large” zoomNew=”1″ mapType=”Hybrid”|showMaptype=”1″|overview=”1″ description=”Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine, 13780 Highway 226 S, Spruce Pine, NC (828) 765-6130″]

  • EMERALD VILLAGE AND NORTH CAROLINA MINING MUSEUM (LITTLE SWITZERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA)

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    “Emerald Village is a group of gem, mining, and historical attractions nestled deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway and within an hour”s drive of Asheville, Boone, and Blowing Rock. Located in a spectacular mountain setting, Emerald Village is home to 7 real mines and has…

  • HERKIMER DIAMOND MINE AND MUSEUM (HERKIMER, NEW YORK)

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    Includes a museum and prospecting area. “Herkimer diamonds” are actually a form of naturally faceted quartz crystals. Click Here for More Information on the Herkimer Diamond Mine and Museum [embedyt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmaf-Kn8k9c[/embedyt] [flexiblemap width=”100%” height=”500px” center=”43.072767,-74.990799″ zoom=”6″ zoomType=”Large” zoomNew=”1″ mapType=”Hybrid”|showMaptype=”1″|overview=”1″ description=”Herkimer Diamond Mines, 4601 State Route 28, Herkimer, NY 13350″]