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Head to Nashville, Arkansas. Just 20 minutes south of this little city is Crater of Diamonds, one of the handful of mines in the world where anyone can mine for diamonds.

Start at their discovery center and learn all about the stones you will be mining. Diamonds are on display and the employees there will tell you all about them.

“More than 33,100 diamonds have been found by park visitors since the Crater of Diamonds became an Arkansas state park in 1972. Notable diamonds found at the Crater include the 40.23-carat Uncle Sam, the largest diamond ever unearthed in the U.S” states the website.

Over 40 other minerals can be found while you are mining here, as well as brown, yellow and white diamonds. All diamonds you find are yours to keep!

This is a trip for those who want to immerse themselves into the rockhounding world. Stay at the Crater of Diamonds campground. The park also refers to cabins, RV parks and lodges as alternatives.

The grounds around the park also have a temperature controlled pavilion for picnics on rainy days, trails, a waterpark, gift shop and more. With over 900 acres at this State park, there are plenty of things to do.

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