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Black Light Mine Tour
- When
- Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
- Where
- Emerald Village331 McKinney Mine Rd, Spruce Pine, NC 28777, USA
These popular tours are totally unique in our area, and many guests drive for several hours or more to come, staying in local lodging, eating in local restaurants and buying gas at local gas stations. These tours have been featured in Smithsonian.com and the New York times, among others. These guided night-time tours are limited to 100 guests on each of 10 nights.
For 2026, the dates and times are:
EMERALD VILLAGE 2026 BLACK LIGHT TOUR SCHEDULE
10 SPECIAL SATURDAY NIGHTS ONLY, beginning at dark!
May 23-——–—– 9:15 PM September 5-—–—–8:45 PM
June 20————- 9:30 PM September 19——– 8:30 PM
July 11 —--——- 9:30 PM October 10 ——–— 8:00 PM
July 18————– 9:15 PM October 17 -—–——7:45 PM
August 1———– 9:15 PM October 24 —–—–- 7:45 PM
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED— at www.emeraldvillage.com
ADMISSION - $22.00 age 13 & up & $12.00 age 5 to 12
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