Herkimer Diamonds are truly a fascinating gem stone, featuring natural facets and a hardness that rivals that of true diamonds. Hunt for your own Herkimer Diamond at Herkimer Diamond Mines in New York.

Herkimer Diamond Mines offers a variety of activities for visitors of all ages. Prospect in the mines for your own Herkimer Diamonds for $14.00 for visitors 13 and up and $12.00 for those ages 5 to 12. Included in admission is the use of a rock hammer, zip lock bags, and mining information.

Sluice Mining is also available, with bags of material available for purchase for $13.00. You can choose from Fossil Bags, Gemstone Bags, and Herkimer Diamond Bags. There is also a Mega Mine Bucket available for $75.00 per bucket.

If jewelry is you goal, you also can create your own custom jewelry on site at Herkimer Diamond Mines!

For larger groups, Herkimer Diamond Mines has a variety of group options available from prospecting to creating to sluicing or a combination of all three. With their three on site dining options, adding meals to a group outing is easy to make for a full day of fun.