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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

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

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

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

Things to do Tours near Spruce Pine, NC

Madison County Driving Tours

Madison County offers self-guided driving loops through the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains, showcasing our beauty, culture and...

McDowell County Tourism Development Authority

Centuries ago, pristine mountain streams and thundering waterfalls carved our rugged and scenic gorge, formed bottomless cave...

Asheville Tourists Baseball Club

The Asheville Tourists are a major league baseball team that competes in the 16-team South Atlantic League. The Tourists are...

The Blue Ridge Soap Shed

Visitors can see soap made dailyApril - October, and enjoy all our handmade soaps (70+ varieties) in our retail shoppe year r...

Riverfront Bus Tours

Explore Asheville's history along the French Broad and Swannanoa Rivers and learn about plans to restore the riverfront envir...