May though August. Kayak the Bay Take a lesson in kayaking and spent some leisure time kayaking the waters around South Bass Island. Located near Oak Park on Bay View Drive. Gem Mining Company Gem Mining Company, at Perry's Cave, is a fun attraction for young and old. Inside bags of dirt at the gift shop at Perry's Cave lay gemstones waiting to be discovered.
Families can purchase small or large bags of dirt that contain treasures galore.
Take your bag of dirt outside to the mining sluice and watch the gems of North Carolina appear. This activity is fun for both children and adults and the results are gemstones that become an island souvenir. After finding all the gems in your bag, compare your stones with those in the display at the survey station to uncover which gems, such as citrine, amethyst and smoky quartz, you will be taking home. Stonehenge offers a self-guided cassette tour of a beautiful restored stone farmhouse and wine press cottage. Both buildings date back to the 1800's and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places for their architecture.