They opened up just for us on a cold day in december! The owners were so nice and accomodating. We had a great time!
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Salty Dog Gem Mine, Murphy
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Ranked #2 of 3 attractions in Murphy
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Our gem bags are customized for kids or adults, novices or rock hounds. Gems are from around the world and we have special treasure bags with toys or......
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Our gem bags are customized for kids or adults, novices or rock hounds. Gems are from around the world and we have special treasure bags with toys or jewelry along with gems that little ones love! Have the gem mining experience here or get a bag and sifter to-go. We have a large variety of colorful precious & semi-precious gems. Fun Park, Lodging & camping on site. Our covered flume has lighting & fans so you can come rain or shine. NO ADMISSION FEE. Free playground & shady picnic areas. Coming soon - our on-line store with gem bags and gem gifts. We are open through Thanksgiving weekend (closed Thanksgiving Day).
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rockhound63, Owner at Salty Dog Gem Mine, responded to this review
17 January 2012
Thanks so much for your kind review. We've been visiting with family during the holidays and enjoying grandkids. But now we are back getting winter chores done. We thoroughly enjoyed your family. What troopers you all were on a brisk day! You guys know how to have a great vacation - and we were glad to have you here! Thanks...
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Murphy, North Carolina
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I just want to say how much we loved gem mining here. We could not beleive the amount and quality of the gems. It was a great experience and the owners were very nice, helpful and knowledgable too. We would definitely recommend this place for anyone at any age!
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We took the kids and grand kids to Ruby Falls, Asheville for the festival, The Biltmore, Incline Railway and the Salty Dog Gem Mine and their favorite was the Salty Dog.
We will definitely return, it was great fun for everyone!
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rockhound63, Owner at Salty Dog Gem Mine, responded to this review
28 August 2011
Thanks for that wonderful review! Our customers are the Real Gems, and we loved having your family visit. We hope ya'll will be able to visit again. We are very appreciative when our guests take time out of their busy schedules to give us such a nice review. We wish you safe travels and thanks again for thinking about Salty...
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We have taken our two daughters ages 5 and 6 there several times and every time its a new experience! My husbsand and I have also done the gem mining! To be able to find the most beautiful gems smooth and rough cut is so fasinating! We had my oldest daughters birthday there last year( and will again this year)...
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rockhound63, Owner at Salty Dog Gem Mine, responded to this review
10 July 2011
Thanks so much for those kind words. We love our great customers and feel blessed to have met such wonderful people through our business. We think of ya'll as good friends more than customers now and we're so glad you want to keep coming back. Jim & Deb Rodby
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