North Carolina is strongly urging residents and visitors
to take precautions relating to the coronavirus (COVID-19),
including social distancing and avoiding non-essential
travel.
As of Tuesday, March 17, restaurants and bars are only open
for take-out and delivery orders, and closed to all dine-in
customers. More information about take-out and delivery options specific to North Carolina destinations can be found here. Additionally, all visitor centers, campground areas and picnic shelters at North Carolina state parks are closed until further notice (trails remain open), with various state parks closing completely. And as of Friday, March 13, North Carolina's nine welcome centers are closed until April 1.
Broad River Gems & Mining offers onsite gem mining and fossil digging. The gem mine is located on the gold bearing Rocky Broad River. Located at the mine is a unique gift shop offering jewelry, gemstones and gifts along with rock minerals and fossil specimens. Meteorites, mountain insects, dinosaur eggs are included in the museum area. The most unique gem mine, fossil dig and gift shop in the South!
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