Spruce Pine, North Carolina

Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine
As seen on the "Learning Channel," hunt for amazing treasures. Gem mine rain or shine. Covered flume lines. Extensive emerald display. Aquamarine mine trips. Sands of Time Museum, free. Jewelry and g...
Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine
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. ...
Spruce Pine Gem & Gold Mine

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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

Mitchell County CoC Visitor Center

Spruce Pine, NC Businesses

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

Hidden Waters RV Park & Campground

5 mi. south of Robbinsville, NC on Hwy 129 S. Located beside a mountain stream, quiet and serene. Full hookups; bathroom an...

Lucky Strike Gold & Gem Mine, Campground

Pan for gold in a stream that was mined in the early 1800s or look for gemstones in our flumes. Dining and gift shop on site...

Kentucky Fried Chicken

Open year Round, 7 days a week. Buffet. ...

Comfort Inn - Sylva

Continental breakfast included. ...

French Broad River

One of only a few rivers running north in the US, the French Broad offers opportunities for many activities. Whitewater raft...