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Spruce Pine, North Carolina

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Spruce Pine Gem & Gold Mine

Mine for native gemstones with one of the oldest mining families in North Carolina. Documented by National Geographic Magizine. Mining this area since 1810. Featured on PBS and in Readers Digest. Open year-round with covered flumes. Heated indoor flume in winter with warm water. Gemcutting &

Spruce Pine, NC Pioneer History

Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine

As seen on the "Learning Channel,"

Spruce Pine, NC Pioneer History

Historic Orchard at Altapass

Enjoy hayrides following the path of the Revolutionary War mountain soldiers or storytelling hayrides about our part of the mountains. An Appalachian cultural & historical center celebrating the people, music, art &

Spruce Pine, NC Orchards

Museum of N.C. Minerals

Exhibits feature minerals and gems found in North Carolina. Fun, interactive displays explain the importance of mining in the region.

Spruce Pine, NC Museums

The Blue Ridge Soap Shed

Visitors can see soap made dailyApril - October, and enjoy all our handmade soaps (70+ varieties)

Spruce Pine, NC Tours

Things to do near Spruce Pine, NC

Pisgah National Forest

Over 500,000 acres. Home of towering mountains, hiking trails, Sliding Rock - a natural water slide - and picturesque lakes a...

Sleep Inn - Cherokee

New hotel located on Hwy. 441. Opened April 1999. This property has indoor pool facilities. Three story hotel located just...

Kirkland Creek Campground

Family campground, nestled in pines and secluded. Conveniently located near Bryson City. Amenities include pool, trout pond,...

The House of Flags Museum

THe attraction category is more accurately defined as "Patriotic" The museum displays a unique and comprehensive collection ...