Attractions & Entertainment

COWEE GIFT SHOP

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MASON MOUNTAIN MINE

You find 'Em, We cut 'Em, You wear 'Em! Check in at the gift shop for instructions. Full access for the handicapped to enjoy all the fun. We offer strictly native dirt at the dig pile, plus enriched buckets and all the best help, so you can start finding gems right away! In our Gift Shop we carry a wide variety of snacks and drinks to keep you going. We also have a wide range of rough specimens from all over the world as well as from our "back yard" which is literally our mountain where the mine site is located. Many different types of gold and silver mountings and jewelry already manufactured from our jewelry bench. So stop on by. We'll be happy to see you!

 

828.421.1457 | masonmtnmine.com | Email Direct | Print out our Coupon or present coupon on your mobile | Directions
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GEM MINE

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JACKSON HOLE

All weather fun, rain or shine, gem mining for people of all ages. Store hours are 10 - 4 everyday. Handicapped accessible. Sit in covered comfort and mine for your treasures. Featuring native & enriched gemstones. All equipment is supplied and we offer friendly assistance for the inexperienced. Located on HWY 64E/23S in Macon County, North Carolina in waterfall country 1/3 mile above the breathtaking Cullasaja Falls on Hwy. 28 & US 64 halfway between Franklin and Highlands, NC on one of the most scenic byways in the USA. Jackson Hole Trading Post & Gem Mine has been Family Owned & Operated since 1977. Hundreds of beautiful jewelry items for your selection. Most jewelry items are made on-site by our family of professional craftsmen.

 

828.524.5850 | www.jacksonholegemmine.com | Email Direct | Print out our Coupon or present coupon on your mobile | Directions
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GIFT AND ROCK SHOP

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ROSE CREEK MINE

Good, clean, dirty fun! Mine for Gems! Dig your own in the gem tunnel. We help beginners, equipment supplied. Covered flume for rain or shine. Clean restroom, covered picnic area, sodas and snacks, tumblers & lapidary supplies. Ask about our BLACK Light Mining Tours. Major Credit Cards Accepted. Check out our gift shop for some special gems and rocks. Fun for all ages! Find garnets, rubies, sapphires, quartz, topaz, emeralds and much more!

 

828.349.3774 | www.rosecreekmine.com | Email Direct | Print out our Coupon or present coupon on your mobile | Directions
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HERITAGE CENTER AND SHOP

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SCOTTISH TARTANS MUSEUM

Take a stroll through the history and culture of Scotland. Dr. Gordon Teall, Baron of Huntly, and the founder of the Scottish Tartan Society, founded the museum in 1988. This one-of-a-kind museum is the only one in the U.S. located here because there are more people pf Celtic heritage in North Carolina than anywhere else in the nation. Tour starts with a 5000 year old Neolithic village; acquaints you with some of the personages in Scottish history; shows the development of Scottish dress to the present day kilt; Scottish armament; the Scot-Cherokee connection; and exhibits over 600 tartans & more.

828.524.7472 | scottishtartansmuseum.org | Email Direct | Print Coupon or Present on Phone | Directions
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FOOD! FUN! FAMILY!

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4 SEASONS PUTT-N-PLAY

Mini golf with Traxxas remote control park. 3 courses outside plus inside virtual reality games, pool table, drinks, ice cream, snacks. Traxxas dealer. Remote Control trucks, cars, boats, and parts for sale. Super gift idea! Great place to host your special party – birthdays, church groups, family gatherings. Specials available. Ask about our Summer camps, too.

828.421.8647 | the4seasonsputtnpl.wixsite.com/main | Email Direct | Print Coupon or Present on Phone | Directions
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GEMS, JEWELRY & MUSEUM

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RUBY CITY GEMS & MINERALS

Open Since 1958 we are NC's largest Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Store. Jewelry & cut stones, gem cutting & mounting, lapidary supplies, mining information, gem buckets & bags. Featured on the popular “Cash and Treasures” show that airs on TLC weekly. Backed by 3rd generation family jewelers with wide range of services at very reasonable rates, including jewelry and watch repair. Fabulous FREE World Class Museum! After years of collecting, buying, trading, and accepting private donations, we have accumulated an amazing private collection. Thousands of gem and mineral specimens including fluorescent (glow-in-the-dark) pieces, fossils dating to millions of years old, petrified wood from all over the world, REAL ivory carvings from the Orient, an expansive Native American collection of pipes, tools, and one of the largest, private pre-Columbian collections in the world. All included with your visit!

 

828.524.3967 | www.rubycity.com | Email Direct | Print out our Coupon or present coupon on your mobile | Directions
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GEM MINE, CAMPING

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MASON'S RUBY & SAPPHIRE MINE

Only “Dig Your Own” Native Sapphire Mine in Macon County. In operation since 1942, Mason's is one of the original native mines and has a long and colorful history. You can find sapphires, rubies, garnets, rutile, kyanite, sillimanite, mica and quartz in the native mines of the Cowee Valley area. Open 7 days weather permitting. Call for hours. Also, enriched buckets for those who lack the time or ability to do the full mining experience. Handicap accessible. Primitive Camping.

 

828.369.9742 | www.masonsmine.com | Email Direct | Print out our Coupon or present coupon on your mobile | Directions
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NC's BEST JEWELRY, GEMS & MINERAL STORE

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THE GEMSTONE GALLERY

Family owned for 48 years. Wholesale and Retail. We specialize in fine jewelry and a large variety of gemstones, mineral specimens, gem and wood carvings and artwork. We also create custom design jewelry in gold and silver. Great prices and selections.

 

828.342.3135 | www.thegemstonegallery.com | Email Direct | Print out our Coupon or present coupon on your mobile | Directions
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HOME OF THE HONKERS

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SHEFFIELD GEM MINE

One of the historic gems of Franklin. It is located in the Cowee Valley, one of the most beautiful valleys in Western North Carolina. Bring a picnic lunch with them, if you have the time. Rockhounds usually gravitate more to our native buckets. These are prefilled, but dug right on our property, with nothing added. There is no guarantee whether your bucket will have rubies or not, but that makes it an authentic find when you do discover them. We also offer an array of Salted Buckets which are hand crafted by our staff with a custom selection of stones and crystals guaranteed in every bucket. We call all our salted buckets "RAINBOW". Regardless of the buckets you choose - Sheffield Gem Mine is a memorable and joyful experience that many come back to repeat several times a year for birthdays, anniversaries and just for fun!.

 

828.369.8383 | www.sheffieldmine.com | Email Direct | Print out our Coupon or present coupon on your mobile | Directions
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FRANKLIN GEM & MINERAL MUSEUM

IN THE HISTORIC 1850 JAIL

Located in the Old Jail, we have 8 rooms filled with gems and mineral from all over the world! In fact, we have one of the largest collections in the Southeast! And don't forget about our gift shop! Open Wednesday-Saturday 12-4. Guests are always welcome at our meetings with programs having to do with gems, minerals, rock collecting or jewelry making.

828.369.7831 | WEBSITE | MAP


SKYVUE RANCH ALPACAS

AND FIBER SHOP

Raising alpacas in the green pastures, under a beautiful blue sky, on a sunny day in beautiful Western North Carolina is really an “affair of the heart”. Operated by Carol and George, whose backgrounds are in teaching and animal husbandry, Skyvue Ranch is a great place to bring the kids (of all ages) to learn about animals that have so much to offer our world. While visiting, check out our gift shop, feed the alpacas, and enjoy our beautiful North Carolina mountains. Call for reservations.

828.369.0047 | WEBSITE | MAP


MACON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Macon County is located in the southwestern corner of North Carolina. Our purpose is to bring together people interested in history; to discover and collect any object or material that may help establish or illustrate the history of the area; to provide the preservation of historical objects and other materials; and to undertake the preservation of historic building, monuments, and markers. Plan a visit! Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10-4. Call for our winter hours. Admission $5.00 donation.

828.524.9758 | WEBSITE | MAP