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Mining Trip

A trip from August 10, 2006 to August 14, 2006, travelling to Franklin
Gem mining in North Carolina
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Franklin
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08/10/2006 to 08/14/2006
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Thu 08/10/06 (day 1) - Franklin

In 14 trips
Tyler's Motel
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7057 Georgia Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
United States
(828)524-2919
Thu Aug 10 2:00pm - Sun Aug 13 3:00pm
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Fri 08/11/06 (day 2) - Franklin

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Mason Mountain Mine and Cowee Gift Shop
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Enjoy the experience of finding your own gemstone at this mine that offers a great selection of gems and minerals …
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5315 Bryson City Road
Franklin, NC 28734
United States
828-524-4570
Fri Aug 11 6:00am - Fri Aug 11 11:00pm
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Sheffield Mine
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This mining facility offers a native mine for true rock hounds, as well as an enriched mine for children. Star Rubie …
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385 Sheffield Farms Road
Franklin, NC 28734
United States
828-369-8383
Sat Aug 12 6:00am - Sat Aug 12 11:00pm
Fri Aug 11 6:00am - Fri Aug 11 12:00pm
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Mason's Ruby & Sapphire Mine
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Dig your own dirt for native stones at this mine that offers assistance to beginners with all tools supplied plus …
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6961 Upper Burningtown Road
Franklin, NC 28734
United States
828-369-9742
Fri Aug 11 12:00pm - Fri Aug 11 6:00pm
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Sat 08/12/06 (day 3) - Franklin

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Pickin' on the Square
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This free weekly public concert features outstanding performances of bluegrass, country, and gospel music by local …
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Franklin, NC 28734
United States
828-349-1212
Sat Aug 12 6:00pm - Sun Aug 13 12:00am
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Lucio's Italian Restaurant
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Enjoy an array of traditional, authentic Italian dishes at this elegant, yet casual restaurant that offers some …
Restaurant
313 Highlands Road
Franklin, NC 28734-2764
United States
828-369-6670,
Sat Aug 12 6:00pm - Sat Aug 12 8:00pm
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Mama's
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Family dining restaurant that specializes in traditional Southern country fare such as fried chicken, hamburgers …
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21 Heritage Hollow Drive
Franklin, NC 28734-2761
United States
828-369-8185,
Sat Aug 12 6:00pm - Sat Aug 12 8:00pm
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Sun 08/13/06 (day 4) - Franklin

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Gold City Gem Mine
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This unique family venue features gem mines, a gold mine, a chairlift that will take visitors on a journey above …
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9410 Sylvia Road
Franklin, NC 28734
United States
828-369-3905,800-713-7767
Sun Aug 13 12:00pm - Sun Aug 13 6:00pm
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Harrah's Cherokee Casino
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Open year round, seven days a week, this beautiful casino brings you all of your favorite games in video format …
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Highway 19 & 441
Franklin, NC 28734
United States
828-497-7777
Sun Aug 13 6:00pm - Mon Aug 14 12:00am
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Mon 08/14/06 (day 5) - Franklin

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Rose Creek Mine Rock & Gift Shop
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Rose Creek Mine is one of three state licensed gem mines in Macon County. Here you can find rubies, sapphires, garne …
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115 Terrace Ridge Drive
Franklin, NC 28734
United States
828-349-3774
Mon Aug 14 6:00am - Mon Aug 14 12:00pm
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John C (View John C's trips)
finding gem mines to find rocks for lapadary.
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John C (View John C's trips)
Well the trip was successful and had a great time. I found a 110 carat ruby. The weather was cloudy and got some rain but not enough to ruin the long weekend. As to the "motel", I must admit sometimes cheap is not the best way to go. I have to praise Franklin NC as a great place to go for a long weekend.
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