Night-Time Black Light Mine Tour
When:
May 28, 2016 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
2016-05-28T19:00:00-04:00
2016-05-28T22:00:00-04:00
Where:
Emerald Village, Inc.
331 McKinney Mine Rd
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
USA
331 McKinney Mine Rd
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
USA
Cost:
$20.00/Age 13 and up, $10.00/Age 5 to 12, FREE/Ages 4 and under
Contact:
If you’re looking for an experience that’s “out of this world”, Emerald Village offers these night-time underground mine tours that unlock vibrant hidden colors available only under high-power ultraviolet light, commonly called black light. The brilliant coatings in the Bon Ami Mine are largely deposits of Hyalite Opal, a true form of opal found in this area, Smoky Quartz, and Red Feldspar. Under shortwave ultraviolet light, these coatings fluoresce or glow. The effect, underground at night, is stunning!
Only 10 of these special tours are offered each year, and all typically sell out early.
Online reservations are required, and tickets are limited.
2023 DATES AND TIMES:May 27th @ 9:15pm
June 10th @ 9:30pm
July 8th @ 9:30pm
July 15th @ 9:30pm
July 22nd @ 9:15pm
Aug 5th @ 9:15pm
Sept 2nd @ 8:45pm
Oct 7th @ 8:00pm
Oct 14th @ 7:45pm
Oct 21st @ 7:45pm
Because of the numerous steps and railroad tracks the underground Black Light Mine Tour is NOT recommended for wheelchairs, strollers or walkers. The gift shop and restrooms are minimally accessible.