# DSG Mining

> Gem mining for kids and families in Orlando, Florida. Visitors pick a bucket of sand and real rough gems, wash it in a running-water trough using a wooden screen, and keep every gem they find. Located at Orlando International Premium Outlets on International Drive, in front of the Deep Sea Gypsy jewelry store.

## Key facts

- Name: DSG Mining (Deep Sea Gypsy Mining Company)
- What: Hands-on gem mining activity. No experience needed. All ages.
- Address: Orlando International Premium Outlets, 4951 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819. 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.
- Price: Buckets in several sizes, starting at $25. Pay at the kiosk.
- Hours: Mall hours. Monday to Saturday 10 am to 9 pm, Sunday 11 am to 7 pm. Holiday hours can change.
- Reservations: Not needed. Walk up.
- What you keep: Every gem you find, with a bag to carry them home.
- Contents: example finds are shown on the website; contents vary from bucket to bucket.
- Gems commonly found: amethyst, rose quartz, tiger's eye, citrine, pyrite (fool's gold, a favorite with kids), obsidian, labradorite, clear quartz, fluorite, green aventurine, sodalite, red jasper. Larger buckets can include fossils such as shark teeth and shells.
- Good for: families with kids, tourists staying on International Drive, rainy-day and outlet-shopping breaks.
- Group rates: Yes, for school field trips, summer and day camps, hotel guests and concierges, birthday parties and tour groups. Groups can reserve a time. Request a quote with the group form at https://dsgmining.com/#groups
- Nearby: Deep Sea Gypsy (handmade silver jewelry with natural stones) is directly behind the kiosk.

## Pages

- [Home](https://dsgmining.com/): how it works, gems, bucket sizes, hours, location and FAQ
- [Share your photo](https://dsgmining.com/share): parents can upload a family photo for the website
- [Photo release](https://dsgmining.com/release)
- [Privacy](https://dsgmining.com/privacy)