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Big Bear Cabin is located within 5 minutes of the Orchard at Altapass, 10 minutes of the areas best gem mining, 15 minutes of the nationally acclaimed Penland School of Crafts, 10 minutes of the beautiful Linville Falls Recreation Area, 25 minutes of Mount Mitchell, 45 minutes of the ski slopes, 20 minutes of Grandfather Mountain and 10 minutes of Linville Caverns.
 

Gem Mining
Gem Mining NC is one of Western North Carolina’s favorite attractions especially in the area of Spruce Pine. The Learning Channel’s (TLC) popular show Find Cash & Treasure visited some local Spruce Pine Gem Mines, which increased the popularity of Gemstone Hunting in North Carolina Mountains. There is an annual Mineral and Gem Festival in Spruce Pine NC that attracts thousands of visitors from around the region. Spruce Pine North Carolina is recognized internationally as the Gem and Mineral Capital of North America. If you are looking for a fun filled day then check out Gem Mining in North Carolina.

Emerald Village
Take the family and try your luck as the miners did in the 1800s at Emerald Village, located in Little Switzerland. Experience three original Gem Mining NC mines. The Bon Amie Mine is an underground, ‘hidden’ mine with historical displays and a beautiful waterfall. Visitors can also visit Big Deal Mine and Gemstone Mine and use authentic mining equipment while mining for gemstones in the fresh water flume.

North Carolina Minerals Museum
Another popular Gem Mining NC attraction is the North Carolina Minerals Museum, located directly on the Parkway at Milepost 331, the intersection of the Blue Ridge Parkway and North Carolina Highway 226. The North Carolina Minerals Museum is a great place for families! View gems of North Carolina and learn about the importance of mining in High Country by visiting the Museum of NC Minerals in Little Switzerland NC.

Gem Mountain
Gem Mountain is located on Hwy 226 in Spruce Pine and offers Gemstone Hunting in North Carolina Mountains just around the corner from Bear Den Campground. Gem Mountain guarantees you will find valuable gems, inspects your stones free of charge, and has gem cutters on hand to turn your finds into jewelry! You can expect to find Crabtree emerald, Wiseman and Brushy Creek aquamarine, moonstones, garnet, citrine, amethyst, ruby, and sapphire at GemMountain. Like Emerald Village, Gem Mountain has a flume mine.

One of the most popular Gem Mining in North Carolina attractions is the Brushy Creek Aquamarine Mine. Gem Mountain welcomes families, individuals and groups of all sizes to for mine aquamarine. Transportation, guide and equipments are provided thought the activity is a very popular activity so reservations are required. Tours leave at 10 am and return around 2 pm.

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