Gemstones are a girl’s best friend. Salivate over the finest collection of North Carolina gemstones, featuring emeralds, rubies, saffires, and garnets. Home to the first gold rush in North America, North Carolina ranks among the country’s favorite states for rock hounds. The Underground North Carolina gallery is a great place for gal pals to see North Carolina’s best gems.

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences includes 70,000 square feet of walk-through environments. Four floors of exhibits at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences feature four great whales, the world's only Acrocanthosaurus – better known as the “Terror of the South” – and Willo, the dinosaur with a heart!

Offer: Free
Dates Valid: Through December 31, 2007
Hours of Operation: Monday–Saturday: 9 am–5 pm; Sunday: Noon–5 pm
Address: 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh
Phone Number: (919) 733-7450
Web Site: www.naturalsciences.org