Category: Mine Museums and Tours

  • BLACK HILLS MINE MUSEUM (LEAD, NORTH DAKOTA)

    “The museum”s experienced and knowledgeable guides will escort you on a fascinating and informative 45-50 minute tour of our simulated underground level of the Homestake Gold Mine – the only comprehensive look at both early-day and modern underground mining to be found in the Black Hills. This realistic exhibit has been created by over 140…

  • THERMAL CITY GOLD MINE (UNION MILLS, NORTH CAROLINA)

    “Thermal City Gold Mine offers a unique experience hosted by people who are real prospectors! We are dedicated to keeping the tradition and history of Gold Mining in North Carolina alive. Anyone who wants to pan or prospect for gold is welcome. We enjoy teaching and talking about mining!” Click Here for More Information on…

  • REED GOLD MINE (MIDLAND, NORTH CAROLINA)

    “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)

    “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″]