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Spruce Pine, North Carolina

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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

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 near Spruce Pine, NC

Huddle House

24 hour/7 day a week family restaurant located just south of Franklin on US Highway 441. You can get any meal at any time. O...

Willow Creek Golf Course

This is a very long par-three golf course with four sets of tees to suit any golfer?s game. Some holes can be as long as 220 ...

Irontree Golf Course

18 holes, par 72 ...

Sleepy Hollow Cottages

8 rustic, 1- & 2-bedroom cottages located in the Cowee Valley, close to ruby mines. Just 8 miles north of Franklin & conveni...

Red Gates RV Park & Cottages

Red Gates RV Park & Cottages is located on a gently rolling meadowland with a 2-acre lake and surrounded by beautifully woode...