Was a nice setup with a lot of neat rocks to look at. We went with the biggest bucket so my wife and 2 kids could pan through that. All-in-all was fine. Then we got to the part where we took the rocks inside and...More

They do a great job entertaining the kids. They make sure the kids find gems and then take the time to show and teach what gems were found. they have a nice rock store. They have an indoor trough for those rainy or cold days.

So much fun had to go twice! Both times went through a big bucket! Lots and lots of amazing finds! So addicting! The people at Doc's are friendly, helpful, patient and very knowledgeable! Young or old a great place! Oh, can't forget to mention that...More

My husband and I were traveling through the area specifically to visit one of the gem mining locales. We stopped at Doc's and really enjoyed our visit. It wasn't busy, as we were there on a Monday morning. The staff was friendly and pleasant. The...More

My husband and I had a blast sifting through our buckets and finding beautiful gem stones. We sat at the water trough, scooped the dirt and sediment into our sifter and were instantly metamorphosed from adults scooping dirt to 5 year olds discovering beautiful stones...More

We stop by and visit every time we come to Boone no matter the season. The owners and staff are just the greatest. They make you feel like family. Your questions are answered and smiles are freely given. The excitement of "the find" in each...More

One of my sons is an amateur rock and gem hound and he wanted a more genuine experience (not seeded buckets of dirt). At Docs, the buckets of dirt are not seeded and the employees are helpful and knowledgeable. We also enjoyed talking with Zack,...More

Really fun and cool experience for the whole family. The buckets are chock full of gems. Get the large bucket and share it with the family. All the rocks are described after you're done and you have the opportunity to have them polished there. Big...More

The staff at Doc's is knowledgeable and friendly and the owner makes a point to describe the history of all of the stones found. He takes his time doing so and is very patient. Doc can also recommend places to polish the stone and offer...More

A nice place for the family to go panning for gemstones. This company donates a lot of money to charity, so I was okay with the cost of their buckets.