Emerald Hollw Mine

This past weekend we decided to take a trip to Hiddenite Gems and go mining! Our friends Andrew, Renee and Kyle came along with us. The trip is only about 45 minutes away and is well worth it. If your kids don't mind getting dirty, enjoy digging for treasures and playing in the creek they'll enjoy this! Savannah and Kyle had a great time sluicing ( sitting down under a covered sluiceway and washing buckets of dirt to find gemstones) but the creek was their favorite! We will definitly be doing this again!

You have to bring an extra change of clothes and some wipes! There is a public bathroom, but not really a place to wash up so having lots of wipes is a good idea! They also have picnic areas if you want to pack a lunch.