Mining areas?

[pete28]

this might sound strange but I saw a show on tv that showed different locations where there are mines for like opals, aquamarine, and various gemstones that you can go to and pay a fee and keep what you find. I wanted to do something like that with my wife and kids. I live in Connecticut. I will also be visiting Florida right oustide of Jacksonville in March. Are there any of the s e areas around CT or Florida? thanks in advance guys and gals!

 

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[buscadero]

Pete: The only CT site I could find was Green's Garnet Farm on Perkins Road in Southbury, CT 06488 (203) 264-3550 (Call in the evening)
say's Dark Red or Purple Garnets. Some are of Gem quality! Open year around. 9 am- 5 pm, Parking Fee: $2 per car, Collecting: Free
Bring standard Mining Tools, Food, & Plenty to Drink!

Florida has no Gem Sites, however there's a few places to find Fossilized Sharks Teeth & Fossils!

Caspersen Beach in Venice, Fl. http://www.venice-fla.com/
For Scuba Divers, There's Giant Stride in Venice. http://www.fdu.com/sharktooth.htm
Wild-Fossil Expeditions, Megalodon Expeditions, & Everglades Eco Tours http://www.fossilexpedition.com/main.htm
Venice Public Beaches: FREE http://www.venice-fla.com/vacc.htm
Then there's the Seashell Hunting on Sanibel & Captiva Islands: FREE HH Joe

 

[Nashoba]

Georgia has both gold and gem sites you can visit.
~Nash~

 

[pete28]

thank you for the replies! I will call that number in southbury and see what comes of it. : )