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Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine

As seen on the "Learning Channel,"

Spruce Pine, NC Pioneer History

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

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

Speckled Trout Cafe & Oyster Bar

Since l986. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Year round 7 days a week. Serving breakfast and lunch until 3pm, dinner 5-9. Spe...

Rivermont Cabins

"A Waterfront Playground in the Smoky Mountains". Eight private rustic and comtemporary log cabins on 70 acres with majestic...

Broad River Gems and Mining Company

6 acres. On-site gem mining & fossil dig. Located on the gold berring Broad River. Our gift shop contains jewelry, gemstones ...

Watauga River

Whitewater rafting and canoeing on the scenic Watauga River. Local outfitter: Edge of the World Outfitters, 800/789-3343. ...