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Emerald Village
Emerald Village Review
You can tour an underground mine or dig for gems or gold of your own at one of seven mines in this commercial complex.
- Address: 331 McKinney Mine Rd., at MM 334 Blue Ridge Pkwy., Little Switzerland, NC, 28749 | Map It
- Phone: 828/765-6463
- Cost: Mine museum, $7; gem or gold bucket $10--$500
- Website: www.emeraldvillage.com
- Location: Blue Ridge Parkway
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