Have you ever wanted to find a real diamond in the rough? Well, you literally can at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas!The diamond mine in Arkansas is a unique tourist attraction.
After paying to enter, head along the sidewalk to the lower level of the visitor center, where you can rent mining equipment. Novice prospectors can rent a shovel, bucket, wagon, and mining screen for the day.
You don’t have to rent – you can also bring your mining tools from home.Note: battery-operated or motor equipment is not allowed. Only hand tools are permitted.