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Located and downtown Cherokee, NC the Smoky Mountain Gold Ruby Mine offers a unique experience for the family. The Gold & Ruby mine provides all of the equipment and no admission fee!

While visiting the Smoky Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine you may find beautiful emeralds, rubies, sapphires, amethysts, garnets, topaz and more!

Cherokee’s first, finest and largest gem mine! Once you find a gemstone, get it identified for FREE by one of their professionals! Enjoy the great retail area featuring gifts, jewelry and rocks.

Have you stones cut and polished and you may even get them set in one of their fine jewelry settings for a unique and unforgettable gift! Same day service available!

The Smoky Mountain Gold Ruby mine is open daily March – November. We welcome buses & groups. Give us a call for specific hours and special group rates!