Ever wished you could be a miner for a day? Then grab a hard hat and take a tour of Docs Rocks Gem Mine, where you'll enjoy an eye-opening insight into its operations and the jobs of its workers.
This mining operation is located in Blowing Rock. Once you've explored all you can at Doc's Rocks Gem Mine, check out nearby Appalachian State University, Appalachian Ski Mtn, and Tweetsie Railroad.