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Open tomorrow at 9:00-17:00
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27 Opal Way, Spencer, ID 83446, United StatesMap
Phone+1 208-374-5476
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  • Violette54
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    For those who love the process

    About 15-miles after the Idaho/Montana border, is the town of Spencer, featuring the Spencer’s Opal Mine, the Opal Capital of America. I was expecting maybe a tour of a working opal mine and a gift sh...

    Reviewed on Jan 26, 2024
  • Adventure23944801692
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    Good visit, but bring your tools.

    We didn't have the time to go through the rocks looking for opal, so we bought some bags in the gift shop to share. Next time we'll go prepared to spend 4 hours in the rocks. Bring your tools and goo...

    Reviewed on Sep 29, 2023
  • wijram
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    A Rockhound’s Nightmare!

    The visit to the Spencer Opal Mine in Spencer, Idaho was planned as the highlight of our 18-day vacation in Idaho and Montana. I wasn’t! I just finished writing a review entitled “A Rockhound’s Dr...

    Reviewed on Aug 23, 2022
  • Angie G
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    A Gem of a Place

    Hidden treasure that’s worth the stop. Great selection of gem stones and crystals. You can dig for your own opals. Diner has THE BEST fresh Idaho potato fries.

    Reviewed on Jul 22, 2022
  • Highwre
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    Not worth the price.

    Starting July 2022 they charge $75 for 2 buckets of rock sitting in their back field. Only open 9-5 Fri,Sat,Sun. Not worth the trip from Salt Lake. Will stick to our opal mines here. And no one under ...

    Reviewed on Jul 17, 2022