The Sheffield Mines are in Franklin North Carolina. If you are holidaying in or around Franklin then the Sheffield mines are a great place to spend a day out. The mines are located on Sheffield Farms Road. The mine is one of several different facilities in the area and it is possible to book tours around the mines. There is a lot to see and do for the whole family and so time spent at the mines should be an enjoyable as well as an informative day out.
The Sheffield Mine is a native mine and the rock formations will delight enthusiasts in this area. It is also an enriched mine where gems are located and so the mine will also be of interest to children. Some of the gemstones mined at the site include Star rubies and Star sapphires. The Sheffield Mine is only a little way from the Rose Creek Mine where different types of quartz are mined as well as rubies, sapphires and garnets. For those people who want to know more about mining and how the gems are drawn from the rocks, the mine runs geo-craft classes for children. Teens and adults might well have more interest in the wire wrap classes.
When you get tired or hungry then there are places for you to buy snacks and refreshments - better still make a day of it by taking a packed lunch and sitting down to eat at one of the picnic tables in the area.
