Spruce Pine, North Carolina

Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine
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 g...
Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine
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. ...
Spruce Pine Gem & Gold Mine

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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

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

Mitchell County CoC Visitor Center

Spruce Pine, NC Businesses

Things to do near Spruce Pine, NC

Old Burke County Courthouse

(c. 1837) The Courthouse is the focal point of Historic Morganton's National Register District and houses the Historic Burke ...

Falls Cabin

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Hickory Nut Gap Inn

A mountain top guest lodge that must be seen to believe! Bowling alley, pool table, ping pong and games. See us now. Visit o...

Apple Blossom Motel

Apple Blossom is a clean property with AAA approval. Open year-round. ...

Phillips & Lloyd Books & Gifts

Bringing the best in fiction and nonfiction to the mountains of North Carolina for readers of all ages. If we don't have wha...