Gem mining in Orlandoat Orlando International Premium Outlets

Find real gems. Keep them all.

A fun stop for kids and families on International Drive. Pick a bucket, wash it in running water, and watch real gems appear. No experience needed and no reservation.

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Find us: In front of Deep Sea Gypsy, Suite 1C21, next to Guess and True Religion

A girl shaking her screen in the water trough while her mom takes a photo

A screen full of washed rough gems in red, orange, blue, green and clear quartz

What turns up in the screen Amethyst, rose quartz, tiger's eye, citrine, shiny little pieces of pyrite (fool's gold), obsidian, labradorite and many more.

What: Gem mining for kids and families
Where: Orlando International Premium Outlets, in front of Deep Sea Gypsy, next to Guess and True Religion
Price: Buckets from $25
Hours: Mon to Sat 10 am to 9 pm, Sun 11 am to 7 pm
Ages: All ages
Booking: Walk up, no reservation

How it works

Four easy steps. Kids can do it on their own, and most parents end up joining in.

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Pick a bucket
Choose your size. Each bucket is full of sand and real rough gems.
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Pour it into a screen
A screen is a wooden box with a mesh bottom. Pour a little of your bucket in.
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Wash it in the water
Shake the screen in our running-water trough. The sand washes away and the gems stay.
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Keep your gems
Match them on our gem chart to learn their names, then take them home in a bag.

Gems you can find

Every bucket is a mix. Here is a real screen from our water trough after washing, and some of the stones families find most.

Plus many more, from agate and jasper to crystal points and the occasional fossil.

Example finds shown. Contents vary from bucket to bucket. Gem photos are examples of each stone. Photo credits

Bucket sizes

We have buckets in several sizes. Bigger buckets hold more stones and more kinds of gems, like amethyst, rose quartz, tiger's eye and citrine. Walk up any time during mall hours and pay at the kiosk.

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Small

A great first dig. A colorful handful of polished and rough stones, just right for little hands.

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Medium

About twice the finds, with more colors and more kinds of stones, like blue sodalite, agate and crystal pieces.

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Large

A big mix of stones and crystals, and you might even find fossils like shark teeth and shells.

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Extra large

The biggest haul. Made for sharing with the whole family.

From $25Ask at the kiosk for today's sizes and prices.

Example finds shown. Contents vary from bucket to bucket.

Groups, schools and hotels

Bringing a class, a camp or hotel guests? We offer group rates and can set aside a time just for your group.

Schools and camps

A hands-on earth science stop. Kids wash real rough stones out of the sand, then use our gem chart to learn each stone's name and color.

Hotels and concierges

A short drive from the International Drive hotels. Ask us about a guest offer and cards for your front desk.

Parties and tour groups

Birthdays, family reunions, scout troops and tour buses. Tell us how many are coming and we'll plan around you.

The miners' wall

Photos from families who mined with us, posted with a parent's permission.

Mined with us? Scan the code at the kiosk or tap below to send us your photo. We post it after a quick review.

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Next door: Deep Sea Gypsy

Our gem mining kiosk sits right outside Deep Sea Gypsy, a shop known for handmade silver jewelry set with natural stones, loose stones, candles and gifts. After you mine, step inside to see what your finds look like as finished pieces.

Deep Sea Gypsy, Suite 1C21, Orlando International Premium Outlets.

Directions to Deep Sea Gypsy

Find us

Where

Orlando International Premium Outlets
4951 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819

In the walkway in front of Deep Sea Gypsy, Suite 1C21, next door to Guess and True Religion, and across from Sunglass Hut and The Cosmetics Company Store.

Hours

Monday to Saturday	10 am to 9 pm
Sunday	11 am to 7 pm

We follow mall hours, which can change on holidays.

Getting here

At the north end of International Drive, a short drive from the I-Drive hotels. Parking is on site at the outlets.

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Questions visitors ask

What is gem mining?

You get a bucket of sand mixed with real rough gems. You pour it into a wooden screen and shake it in running water. The sand washes away and the gems stay behind for you to keep. It takes no skill and kids love it.

Where is DSG Mining?

Inside Orlando International Premium Outlets, 4951 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. We are in the outdoor walkway in front of Deep Sea Gypsy, Suite 1C21, next door to Guess and True Religion, and across from Sunglass Hut and The Cosmetics Company Store.

How much does it cost?

Buckets start at $25. We have several sizes, and bigger buckets have more gems. Pay at the kiosk.

What are the hours?

We are open during mall hours: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 9 pm and Sunday 11 am to 7 pm. Holiday hours can change.

Do we need a reservation?

No. Just walk up any time the mall is open.

Do we keep the gems?

Yes. Every gem you find is yours to take home, and we give you a bag to carry them.

What age is it for?

All ages. If a child can hold a screen and shake it in water, they can do it. Small children do best with an adult helping.

Will we get wet?

Only your hands, and maybe your sleeves. The water stays in the trough.

What kinds of gems can we find?

Every bucket is a mix. Common finds include amethyst, rose quartz, tiger's eye, citrine, pyrite (fool's gold), obsidian, labradorite, clear quartz, fluorite, aventurine, sodalite and jasper, and larger buckets can include fossils like shark teeth. Contents vary from bucket to bucket, so every dig is different.

How do I get our photo on the website?

Scan the QR code at the kiosk or go to dsgmining.com/share. A parent or guardian uploads the photo and agrees to the photo release. We check every photo before we post it.

Do you offer group rates for schools, camps and hotels?

Yes. We offer group rates for school field trips, camps, hotel guests, birthday parties and tour groups, and we can reserve a time for your group. Use the group form on dsgmining.com to ask for a quote.