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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

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

Attractions near Spruce Pine, NC

Air Haven

Limousine service, offering a variety of luxury automobiles, trolleys, shuttle buses and sedans. Enjoy a night on the town, a...

ClayWaves Studio

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

Lakemont Cottages

Lakemont Cottages offers you a woodland retreat in a cool setting of woods, and bubbling streams. Located only minutes away f...

Jarrett House

One of the oldest inns in Western NC was built in 1884 and is on the National Register fo Historic Places. Originally built ...

Buttonwood Inn

A small and cozy Country Inn located on the Franklin Golf Course. ...