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

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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


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

I'm Precious Too!

Shopping on Main is not complete until you reach this enchanting cottage. Antiques, collectibles, art gallery, and fine linen...

Barnwell's Orchard

Pick Your Own Asheville-WeavervilleLocated from Asheville, Hwy 19-23 north to Weaverville, 6 miles to New Stock Road exit. Le...

Hummingbird Realty Ltd.

Offering a wide variety of vacation cottages, homes, condos w/ views, lakes & various amenities.

Outback Steakhouse

Highway 321 by-pass. Blowing Rock. Open all year, every day. Dinner only. All ABC permits. ...

ClayWaves Studio

Stoneware functional pottery. Classes, workshops, intensives. Functional stoneware pottery for the home. Open year round. ...