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Little Switzerland
Little Switzerland
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One of the closest towns to the parkway, the Alpine-themed village of Little Switzerland offers lodging, shopping, and food. If you have the time and budget, consider checking out Emerald Village. This fun tourist attraction offers family-friendly mining activities where the young and young-at-heart can pan for gold, dig for real gemstones, tour extensive exhibits in their 10-story Discovery Mill, or tour a historic mine. Warning--prospecting for gold and gems requires some digging in the dirt, so pack an extra outfit and bring along Ziploc bags for treasures. Open daily between April 1 and October 31. Check their website for seasonal hours and separate activity fees.
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