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 HistoryEnjoy 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 OrchardsVisitors can see soap made dailyApril - October, and enjoy all our handmade soaps (70+ varieties)
Spruce Pine, NC ToursClosest whitewater rafting to Asheville. NOC offers 3 experience levels within an hour's drive from downtown Asheville. Fre...
Located on the corner of Main & 4th. A cornerstone of Highlands since 1880, the Highlands Inn is listed on the National Regis...
Fully furnished mountaintop chalet. Sleeps 6. Close to lakes & Biking trails. Rates vary. ...
Historic site located on the Blue Ridge Parkway. 3600 acres of forests, meadows and wildflowers. Bass Lake and Trout Lake. ...