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Emerald Village


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Little Switzerland
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Attraction type: Mine
Address: McKinney Mine Rd. at Blue Ridge Pkwy.
MM 334 Little Switzerland, NC
Tel: 828 765 6463

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5 of 5 stars
South Carolina
28 Oct 2009

We have been there several times. I have not been disapointed by any stone they have cut for me. The turn around time to get your stone back to you is usually about 2-3 weeks. They have a plastic scale that shows the type of cut, emerald, pear, oval, etc. You choose which one you want and then there is... more

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4 of 5 stars
Highland, IL
12 Aug 2009

The museum (on one side the the road) is an interesting self-guiding tour. The gem mining across the road was fun. The surounding area was very beautiful more

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4 of 5 stars
Raleigh, NC
27 May 2009

I went here under duress, sure that it was just another tacky tourist trap, but I'm glad we stopped. After surviving a twisty, curvy road, Emerald Village gives the immediate impression of authentic recreation while retaining enough originality to be believable. The mine tour was inexpensive and interesting, the gift shop a treasure trove of local jewelry and souvenirs. Across... more

15 Apr 2009

I went to Emerald Village last week. It was a nice experience for me. I will try to do diamond and ruby hunting in the summer time. I got all information from pardu.com.cc if anybody else interested in mine hunting. more

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5 of 5 stars
Charlotte, North Carolina
4 Aug 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Very nice place to visit. The best part is mining for gems. Unlike mining for Gold - were you are lucky to find a spec of gold in the pan, here you will definitely find at least several colorful gems (Blue, Green or Purple). The cool clear water stream for panning is nice to soak your hands through on a... more

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Emerald Village Address

McKinney Mine Rd. at Blue Ridge Pkwy., MM 334, Little Switzerland, NC
Tel: 828 765 6463