Today, the charming Swiss-inspired village is an ideal ... and real-life mineral and emerald collecting. emeraldvillage.com, 331 McKinney Mine Road, Spruce Pine, NC 28777 In town, stop into ...

Bon Ami Mine is located in Little Switzerland, North Carolina, about 50 miles northeast ... but today it’s part of Emerald Village, a popular mining attraction for rock hounds and anyone who ...