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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


Attractions near Spruce Pine, NC

Lenoir Golf Course

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE)

Fence is a 300 acre nature education and recreation center, offering 6 miles of hiking and riding trails. An equestrian cente...

South Mountains State Park

Offers approximately 14 miles of trout streams and 48 miles of trails designated for mountain bikes, equestrian and hiking ac...

Wilderness Cove Campground

Campground with RV sites, camp sites and primitive cabins on the Green River with a bath house and camp store. Enjoy tube re...