Elijah Mountain Gem Mine
Hendersonville, NC - Only gem mine within 30 minutes of Asheville!
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Closest Gem Mine to Asheville!
No need to spend hours driving when the richest gem mine is in
Hendersonville, NC!
Come see the world's largest gem mine bucket. Over 7 feet tall and 8 feet wide at the top. When full, this gem mine bucket holds over 30,000 pounds of dirt.
VALUABLE GEMS FOUND EVERY DAY!
Emeralds found at mine! Rubies found at mine!
At Elijah Mountain Gem Mine, in Hendersonville, NC, you become a prospector from the 1800's and mine for real gem stones that you can keep!
Gems that have been found include Rubys, Sapphires, Emeralds, Quartz crystals, Citrine, Amethyst, Garnets, Adventurine, Sodalite, Opal, and many more!
Our flumes are covered for your comfort and for rain or shine mining! You can even bring a picnic and relax at one of our picnic tables or by the creek!
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OPERATING HOURS
Monday 11 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 9:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 9:30 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm
**NEW**
NIGHT MINING THIS SUMMER!!
Starting June 19th and 20th
Fridays and Saturdays thru July
5:00 to 9:30
(except Saturday, 4th of July)
Visit us these nights for extra specials and super sales!!
Purchase any gem bucket, GET a 1/2 price fossil bucket.
Extra $1 off all online bucket coupons.
10 % off all Amythest specimens from $3.50 to $225.
And More!!
Exclusively for our night miners!!
See our ONLINE COUPON page for daily specials!!
PHONE : 828-693-3123
GUEST COMMENTS
"I'm so glad we found a good gem mine that's close to Asheville."
"This is the best mine we've been to in years, the kids loved it!"
"I can't believe we are taking home this many gems!"
"Now we don't have to drive 90 minutes to Franklin!"
"Last year, we went to a mine that took forever to get to. We're glad your mine is so convenient."
"This was the highlight of our trip!"
"The best mining experience we've ever had!"
Beautiful day at Elijah Mountain
SPECIAL EVENT MAGIC SHOW FOR PARTY!!
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Family owned and operated
Wheelchair access to flume!
Visit our Rock Shop for the areas best deals on keepsakes including fossils, tumbled stones, gold, crystals, Amethyst Cathedrals, jewelry, carvings, tumbled stones, rare specimens, yard glass and more.
Drinks are available.
There's even a Toddler's mine where your little ones can play, collect toy coins to exchange for prizes!
Family pricing available so the whole family can "stake" their claim.
VISIT THE 3000 SQ FT ANTIQUE AND COLLECTABLE SHOP.
MINE BUCKET PRICES
Little Miner Bucket (1 gallon of gem mine dirt) $9
Prospector's Dream Bucket (2 & 1/2 gallons of gem dirt) $20
The Motherlode Bucket (3 & 1/2 gallons of gem dirt) $30
The Green Giant
5 gallons of ultra rich gem dirt AND
SPECIALTY BUCKET dirt mixed which include
fossils, emeralds, rubies and geodes & more gems! $60
The Prospector's Big Honken Tub
15 Gallons of ultra-rich gem dirt, rubies, geodes, more.
Where you can "strike it rich"! $125
Family Deal :)
Includes *4 Prospector's Dream Buckets
*1 Little Miner
*4 drinks (Pepsi products) $75
(SAVE $18)
SPECIALTY BUCKETS
Large Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Bucket $40
Large Geode Bucket $25
Large Ancient Fossil Bucket $25
Exclusive New Bucket for Summer2009!!
Authentic Mountain Indian Artifacts Bucket! $50
Find real arrowhead pieces, axe pieces, spear pieces, more!
Collected from around the Appalachain Mountains
over the past 70 years.
MIXED IN RUBY/SAPPHIRE OR EMERALD MINE DIRT!!
Limited quantity for a limited time, till there all gone!
Prices do not include tax Miners with Indian Artifacts! DIRECTIONS
We accept VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER AND CASH
We can also customize pricing for any size group and we specialize in birthday parties here!
"Elijah Mountain, Yee Haw!" Toddler Mine Loot!
2120 Brevard Road, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Located just 2 & 1/2 miles west of downtown Hendersonville on Highway 64 West or 5 miles off I-26 at Exit 49 B.
From Asheville- Take I-26 East to Exit 49 B, go 5 miles on Hwy 64 West. Gem Mine is on left. 2120 Brevard Road, Hendersonville, NC
From Brevard- Take Hwy 64 East about 12 miles. Gem Mine on right. 2120 Brevard Road, Hendersonville, NC
And when in town, remember to always stay at Cranmore Cottages. www.cranmorecottages.com
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