Doc's Rocks! Gem Mine & Amusements
Mini Golf in Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Address: 100 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Price Range: $
About this business
Doc's Rocks! Gem Mine & Amusements in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, offers an indoor entertainment complex featuring gem mining, mini golf, and virtual reality laser tag. The family-friendly venue boasts a 9-hole dinosaur-themed putt-putt course, along with a small arcade and Nerf battle area for added entertainment. The facility's main attraction is the indoor gem mining experience, where knowledgeable staff members help visitors identify their discoveries and provide fascinating geological insights.
Hours Open
What People Are Saying
Indoor: Many reviews explicitly state that the gem mining is indoors, and some mention it being ideal for a rainy day activity. There is no mention of outdoor areas.
Laser Tag: Several reviews mention laser tag, specifically "virtual laser tag" or "mixed reality laser tag", indicating the presence of this activity.
Arcade: Multiple reviews mention the presence of arcade games or machines.
Gem Mining: Gem mining is the central activity of the establishment, mentioned in almost every review.
Kids: The overwhelming majority of reviews highlight the family-friendly nature and the enjoyment of children, pointing to various activities tailored for kids like gem mining, mini golf, and arcade games.
Parking: Reviews mention parking, and one even favorably compares it to other similar locations.
Not Noted
Challenging Obstacles: Reviews describe a mini golf course, but do not mention challenging obstacles beyond the typical mini golf experience.
Go-karts: There is no mention of go karts in any of the provided reviews.
Batting Cages: There is no mention of batting cages in any of the provided reviews.
Bowling: There is no mention of bowling in any of the provided reviews.
Glow-in-the-dark: No mention of a blacklight course is found within the reviews.
Water Features: There is no mention of water features such as waterfalls, ponds, fountains, streams, or moats in any reviews.
Themes: While there is a dinosaur theme to the mini-golf, there is no mention of an overall theme to the entire establishment.
Party Hosting: The reviews don't explicitly mention party hosting, but the many family-friendly activities suggest that it might be suitable for private events.
Prizes: Reviews do not mention any sort of prize system for games or activities.
Affordable Prices: The reviews are mixed on price affordability; some find the prices reasonable or fair, while others describe them as expensive or overpriced.
Discounts: There is no mention of discounts for playing multiple courses or activities in the reviews.
Bar: There is no mention of a bar or alcohol service in any of the reviews.
Snacks: There is no mention of snack options or food service in the provided reviews.