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Mason's Sapphire Mine is an all-natural, dig your own sapphire mine that has been in operation since 1942 in Franklin NC....
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Mason's Sapphire Mine is an all-natural, dig your own sapphire mine that has been in operation since 1942 in Franklin NC. Masons mine is a safe, fun, and unique experience to add to your family trip!
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Located in scenic Franklin, North Carolina, The Factory is Western North Carolina's premier destination for great family fun...
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Located in scenic Franklin, North Carolina, The Factory is Western North Carolina's premier destination for great family fun and dining.Enjoy over 100 arcade games, the region's largest go cart track, ten bowling lanes, laser tag, indoor mini golf, a kid's play area for smaller children and much more.For your next family fun outing, eat and play with us at The Factory.
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MILL CREEK RESORT AND COUNTRY CLUB is one of the best kept secrets in the Smoky Mountains and now you are in on the secret....
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MILL CREEK RESORT AND COUNTRY CLUB is one of the best kept secrets in the Smoky Mountains and now you are in on the secret. Here in the mountains of North Carolina you will enjoy hospitality at its best with deluxe accommodations, breathtaking views, an 18 hole championship golf course and amazing tennis facilities! Whether you golf or just want to get out of the summer heat, we have what you are looking for in a cool mountain getaway. If you are looking for a place to enjoy the colors of the season, fall at Mill Creek is spectacular. We are a year round resort. When you are ready for a vacation, we are ready to make it memorable.
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"The first mine we ever went to. Each time we stay in Bryson and drive down to Rose Creek, usually every day to gem mine for 3-4 hours. We've tried other mines in the area and they're ok but Rose Creek is just more comfortable. Over the past 4 years we've found several beautiful stones and have ha..."d them cut. One year we had them 2 of the garnets cut and set for our son's grandmas for Christmas. Its relaxing and its addicting... you just never know what the next bucket will hold!!!! Excellent family fun for any age.
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"Decided to make a special trip home throught the mountains to do some mining. Combing through native dirt takes more patience than salted buckets. Did find Cherokee pottery, quartz and garnets. The salted buckets were well laden and had great ooh! factor. Listening to the towhees and ovenbirds while..." mining by the stream and seeing goldfinches at the feeder were added bonuses. Staff spent a lot of time helping I'd finds and bagging them separately so we didn't have to try to remember too much. Great afternoon. Mud pies for adults with prizes inside!
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