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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

The Blue Ridge Soap Shed

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

Spruce Pine, NC Tours

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

Things to do near Spruce Pine, NC

Mast General Store

Listed on the National Historic Register as one of the best remaining examples of an old country store. This 115-year-old lan...

Tree Blew Inn

Large screened porch, fully equipped kitchen, private family surroundings. Close to Downtown Saluda ...

Up Yonder

A mountain cottage nestled high in a mountain cove on 96 secluded acres. Two bedroom, living room, large kitchen with microw...

Clyde's Restaurant, Inc.

Country Restaurant (for the most part) "Where the Home Folk Eat" "Special Menu Daily" ...