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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 gift shop. Open March through December.

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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

Grassy Creek Golf & Country Club

Challenging par-72 golf course offering small, fast bentgrass greens and a 90 cart path rule, weather permitting. Championship (6277 yards, 70.2 rating, 132 slope); Middle (5744 yards, 68.0 rating, 125 slope); Forward (4797 yards, 68.9 rating, 125 slope). 18 holes, par 72. clubhouse, rstrnt./

Spruce Pine, NC Golf Courses

The Blue Ridge Soap Shed

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

Spruce Pine, NC Tours

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

Things to do near Spruce Pine, NC

Whistle Stop Cafe

A delightful cafe located in the Whistle Stop Antique and Craft Mall. One of their specialities is "Mufsaletta" which is a h...

Mason Mountain Mine & Cowee Gift Shop

Complete gem and gift shop. Gem mine on premises. open 7 days a week from early spring through late fall. ...

Lodge of Waynesville, The

Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Outdoor Pool, Non-Smoking and Connecting Rooms, Remote Control Cable TV, Deluxe rooms wi...

Cedarwood Inn

The Cedarwood Inn is locally owned & operated and conveniently located on Hwy 25. Minutes to Historic Downtown Hendersonville...