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  SEE: From untouched wilderness to premiere fine arts and regional crafts.
  
  DO: Go hiking or biking, slip into a kayak or canoe, tie on a fly or saddle up.
  
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Thermal City Gold and Gem Mine

5420 US 221 N Hwy
Union Mills, NC 28167
http://www.huntforgold.com
828-286-3016

Thermal City Gold Mine is the best recreational gold and gem mining facility in the Eastern United States. For great family fun, Gem Mining in North Carolina, Gold Panning NC, Camping Mining North Carolina and much more, Thermal City Gold Mine is the perfect find! For added fun, Thermal City Gold Mine hosts a Miners Meet each year during Memorial Day weekend. Thermal City Gold Mine offers a unique experience hosted by people who are real prospectors! We are dedicated to keeping the tradition and history of Gold Mining in North Carolina alive. Anyone who wants to pan or prospect for gold is welcome. We enjoy teaching and talking about mining! Information and Pricing Trommel, hibanker and load deliveries - 9 AM &amp; 1 PM. Trommel and hibanker runs are $50.00 -additional loads of material will be available for $45.00 per load if time permits. Loads delivered to the gravel bar are $45.00 per load. They aredelivered at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Prospecting (Panning) fees $5.00 per person per day. Office hours are 8:30 AM - 5 PM seven days a week. (March 1 - November 15) Gold bearing concentrate bags - $30.00 plus $14.00 shipping. Call 828-286-3016 (EST) between 8:30 AM - 5 PM. ...