Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Great time

My granddaughter and I had a wonderful time. We found a bunch of beautiful stuff in our bucket. My granddaughter also did a fossil bucket and found a bunch of stuff. She was very excited about all of...

The Diamond of Mines

We have been to Old Cardinal a few times. Each trip was a great experience, and this time was no exception. First off, Old Cardinal has the best prices in the area. We got a native bucket and an enric...

Rustic Gem Mine and Outdoor Gift Shop

I didn’t buy anything or went gem panning. It was way too hot and I didn’t have any cash. I’m assuming the owner only accepts cash but I didn’t ask because I didn’t do gem panning. The owner, Darcel w...

Old Cardinal Gem Mine is the best!

This is by far our favorite mine in Franklin NC! Had a great time and got a large variety of stones. Love the screens at this mine because they don’t hurt your fingers, which is a huge plus if you’ve ...

Old Cardinal Gem Mine is the best in Franklin

Had the best day at Old Cardinal Gem mine today!! Found lots of sapphires, rubies, amethysts, moonstones, and even a sharks tooth. This is our favorite gem mine in Franklin, they always make us feel...