Known as "The Gem Capital of the World," Emerald Hollow provides an educational, fun experience for both young and old. Enjoy a day in the Piedmont countryside at you dig, sluice or "go creekin" for gems. Find emeralds, hiddenite, quartz, garnets, sapphires, aquamarines and more. We offer an Earth Science and Field Trip program for tour groups and corporate team building.
Emerald Hollow Mine
484 Emerald Hollow Mine Dr.
Hiddenite, NC 28636
Latitude: 35° 54' 49.3194" N
Longitude: -81° 4' 58.08" W
Business:
www.hiddenitegems.com
From I-40 in Statesville at Exit 148, turn west onto NC Hwy 90 towards Taylorsville and go approximately 12 miles to Hiddenite, turn right onto Sulphur Springs Road (State Road 1001). Watch for green signs to guide you to Emerald Hollow/Hiddenite Gems, Inc. on the right.
- Alcohol: Prohibited
- Childrens Activities
- Free Parking
- Gift / Retail Shop
- Group Tour Site
- Picnic Area
- Reservations Required for Groups
- Season of Operation: year round
- Tour - Guided
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