WINSLOW ATTRACTION FIELD GUIDE
Sift, sluice and keep: Guaranteed gemstones at Meteor City in Winslow
A concise, hands-on 30-minute mining experience at Meteor City where every paid bag yields identifiable gemstones to take home.
Sift, sluice and keep: Guaranteed gemstones at Meteor City in Winslow.
At Meteor City, just off historic Route 66 in Winslow, Arizona, gemstone mining is stripped to its essentials: sifter trays, a sluicing trough and pay-dirt that is guaranteed to produce gems. The operation is designed for all ages, with four distinct pay-dirt options and included identification cards and keeper bags so discoveries become lasting mementos.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Gemstones in Every Bag
Meteor City guarantees you will find gemstones in every pay-dirt bag, turning a half-hour activity into a reliable haul of keepsakes for participants of any age.
Four Distinct Pay-Dirt Selections
Choose from four pay-dirt options—the Prospector, Pay-Dirt, Emerald Strike and The Mother Lode—each offering a different mix of gemstones to unearth.
Sifters, Sluices and Souvenirs
Participants use provided sifter trays and a sluicing trough to separate gems from the pay dirt; every bag comes with an identification card and keeper bag so finds can be catalogued and taken home.
What the day feels like
What the half-hour feels like
The experience is compact and tactile: within a 30-minute session you’ll work through a chosen bag of pay-dirt at stations outfitted with sifter trays and a sluicing trough, identifying and collecting a guaranteed set of gemstones to place in your keeper bag and match with the included ID card.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who will get the most out of this short, hands-on activity.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The activity runs approximately 30 minutes.
Meet at Meteor City, 40440 Interstate 40 West Bound (Route 66), Winslow, AZ 86047.
No personal mining gear is required: Meteor City provides sifter trays, a sluicing trough and the pay-dirt bags.
This attraction is operated by Meteor City.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the activity take?
Each session lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Where do I meet for the mining experience?
The meeting point is Meteor City at 40440 Interstate 40 West Bound (Route 66), Winslow, AZ 86047.
Do I need to bring my own equipment?
No — Meteor City provides sifter trays, a sluicing trough and the pay-dirt bags.
Will I find any gemstones?
Yes — Meteor City guarantees gemstones in every pay-dirt bag.
What do I take home from the activity?
Each gemstone bag includes an identification card and a keeper bag so you can identify and keep the gems you find.
How many pay-dirt options are there?
There are four pay-dirt selections: the Prospector, Pay-Dirt, Emerald Strike and The Mother Lode.