text: Organized vast and reasonablypriced assortment of rocks minerals jewelry and fossils nnBurnies is a modestsized store located a mile or so from downtown Within this shop they include as much per square foot as I have seen in like establishments white space be damned nnRock enthusiasts love their selection Their prices are on par with larger shops and Burnies includes more higher quality selections nnMy child was excited by the dinosaur fossils and the learning kits kits explaining and tying together minerals rocks fossils and ore with real materialsnnThe only thing missing was the ability to mine for gemstones via the fivegallon bucket Of course lack of space prohibits it but to engage nonrock enthusiast handson activity is important nnRegardless its nearly perfect for anyone that would seek it out in the st place More space could add to more fun but it would likely be at the expense of its convenient location