Elijah Mountain Gem Mine
The only gem mine within 30 minutes of Asheville! -- Hendersonville, NC
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Closest Gem Mine to Asheville! HOME OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST GEM MINE BUCKET!
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.
OPEN YEAR ROUND - RAIN OR SHINE
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 are found daily include Rubys, Sapphires, Emeralds, Quartz crystals, Citrine, Amethyst, Garnets, Adventurine, Sodalite, Opal, Fluorite, Aquamarine 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
PHONE : 828-693-3123
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm
Monday Closed Mon. till March
(In Winter - last bucket sold at 4 pm daily and if temperature is not expected to be above 40 please call ahead)
See our ONLINE COUPON page for daily specials!!
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!"
"The grandkids were so disappointed when we drove to a mine in Franklin that we saw on TV and found nothing. I wish they had come here. I'll be back next year!"
"This is our third trip here this year. We love it! Great prices in your shop too!"
SPECIAL EVENT MAGIC SHOW FOR PARTY!!
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Family owned and operated
Wheelchair access to flume!
Visit our wholesale rock shop for the best prices in North Carolina on keepsakes including fossils, crystals, Amethyst Cathedrals, jewelry, carvings, tumbled stones, rare specimens, yard glass and more.
Family pricing available so the whole family can "stake" their claim.
VISIT THE 3000 SQ FT ANTIQUE AND COLLECTIBLE 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, emeralds, rubies, geodes, more large specimens. Where you can "strike it rich"! $125
Family Mining Deal :)
Includes *2 $20 Large Prospector's Dream Buckets $100
*2 $30 Strike It Rich- Moterlode Buckets $75
or substitute a Fossil Bucket for even more savings! ($105 for $75)
SPECIALTY BUCKETS
Large Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Bucket $40
Large Ancient Fossil Bucket $25
Large Geode, Amethyst and Crystal Bucket $30
Authentic Mountain Indian Artifacts Bucket! $50
Find real arrowhead pieces, axe pieces, spear pieces, more! sale $40
Collected from around the North Carolina 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! Miner with huge emerald! 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 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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