Middleville, New York -
Ace of Diamonds Mine

Two adjacent diamond (quartz) mines vie for gem crazed tourists. The most fun you'll ever have sitting in a pit with a hammer smashing rocks.

Address:: Rt. 28, Middleville, NY
Directions:: I-90 exit 30, about nine miles north on Rte 28, on the west side.
Admission:: Adults 8.50 child 4-7 $4.
Hours:: April to Oct. daily 9 am -5 pm. (Call to verify)
Phone:: 315-891-3855

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Ace of Diamonds Mine

This place is 300 ft. past the more popular mine in the area and claims to be closer to the actual vein of [Herkimer] diamonds. Very friendly, costs less than the other, and has a nice rock shop. Good for ages 5 and up. The kids stayed interested for hours. Bring safety glasses, large and small hammers, chisels, shovels, sledge hammers. Also bring lunch for the picnic areas. Get there early and plan to spend the whole day. You can rent tools for just a few bucks if you forget your own. Finding the diamonds takes lots of work but it is well worth the effort. Some just lay on the ground as well. Everyone found at least one diamond. [Susan, 07/14/2008]

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February 10, 2012