July 5, 2010 Hiddenite Gems was the first stop of our three mining experiences we had in North Carolina with my brother Bruce and his wife Mary. Hiddenite Gems is north of Interstate 40 near Statesville. Although I'm sure people find this place on their own, we were lucky in that Bruce & Mary had been here before. Let me just say in advance that you're not going to get rich quick. So, if that is your plan, try something else. But, if you're out for a good time, this is fairly cheap entertainment. Hiddenite Gems is definitely a place for family fun. The kids we saw "creeking" were having a great time. And I must say, for the experience, digging in the creek was alot of fun, even for a non-kid. Admission when we went
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