Fodor's Expert Review Garnet Mine Tours

North Creek and Gore Mountain Mine

The mine, started in 1878, is one of the largest garnet mines in the world. Guided tours, which include a walk through an open-pit mine, leave from the Gore Mountain Mineral Shop; you follow the guide in your car to the actual mines, at the base of Gore Mountain.

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Burton Mines Rd.
North River, New York  12856, USA

518-251--2706

www.garnetminetours.com

Sight Details:
Rate Includes: $13.95, June–Labor Day, daily 9:30–5; after Labor Day–mid-Oct., Mon.–Sat. 9:30–5, Sun. 11–5