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Live mountain music every Saturday and Sunday afternoon, featuring a variety of musicians, country, gospel, bluegrass, rock, and more. Special happenings include crafts, herb festival, demonstrations, storytelling, and more. Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 328.3, Little Switzerland.

Exit 85 or 86 off I-40 to US 221/NC 226 North. Follow 221/226 north to intersection where 226 branches off to the left. Take NC 226 north to the top of the mountain, turn right. Get on parkway, heading north to milepost 328.3.

Address : Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 328.3, Little Switzerland
1025 Orchard Road
Spruce Pine, NC 28777 Spruce Pine NC
Phone : (828)765-9531 (Always call and confirm 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

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

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

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