Be ready to get dirty with “dig your own” mining or grab a pre-filled bucket of our 100% Unsalted Gem Ore. Cherokee Ruby and Sapphire Mine is a “placer” gem ...
Rustic gem mining experience where everyone is finding treasures.
Old school mining with a fun knowledgable staff to help you.
A moderately challenging 1.4 mile out and back trail which follows the ridge line and leads to Pickens Nose lookout. Most of the way is covered by beautiful rhododendrons with ...
An easy to moderate one mile round trip hike to the beautiful 60 ft Rufus Morgan Falls. Trailhead is about 40 minutes from downtown Franklin. Since this trail is very ...
Mine for Rubies, Sapphires, Garnets and More!
Sheffield Gem Mine is a historic native Ruby/Sapphire mine in Franklin, North Carolina that offers a thrilling gem mining experience for everyone. Surrounded by nature in the beautiful Smoky Mountains, ...
Operating since 1952, Rose Creek Mine is a true state licensed gem mine in Macon County, North Carolina. We offer both an “unsalted” digging experience and a variety of excellent ...
Tucked away in a pristine corner of western North Carolina, visit a little piece of heaven known to most as Tellico….. A small trout operation since 1986, Tellico Trout farm ...
The Women’s History Trail begins at 592 East Main Street in Franklin at the Town of Franklin’s Women’s History Park where you can view “Sowing the Seeds of the Future” ...
