Great experience with the gem mining and mini golf! Very friendly and knowledgeable staff!

Wear clothes you do not mind getting dirty....panning is fun but can get wet or a little dirty.

Place & people were AWESOME! Go planning to spend the day.

This place is GREAT! It is a GORGEOUS drive in Blue Ridge. We used two buckets and I became just an involved in the search for gems as my kids did. The mining is done under a covered area with nice fans blowing cool air and the water for mining in nice and chilly. It was a HOT day but we weren't bothered at all. IF you want your gems polished and turned into jewelry, you have to go on the weekends b/c their guy is only there then and you WILL want it for gifts or for yourself :) Our dog, Ollie, came with us and chilled next to us. There are round tables for picnics (bring snacks or they have snacks there). The folks are very helpful. Don't let the tiny gems wash away even though you'll find lots of large ones as well : )

Gem mining was the most fun

Small, but the kids had fun.

Bonnie and the folks are awesome! Fishing is probably be best in the morning, the miniature golf course is challenging but a blast, and gem mining was a huge hit with our kids

Do 1 bucket of gem mining, then hit the golf course and then end with a bucket. Stretches out the time a bit.

Wonderful place!!

Bring a change of clothes for your children. My son (3 y/o) had a blast gem mining. He also helped feed the fish in the pond and played mini golf. We were there longer than expected because he was having such a great time.