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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

The Blue Ridge Soap Shed

Visitors can see soap made dailyApril - October, and enjoy all our handmade soaps (70+ varieties)

Spruce Pine, NC Tours

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 Businesses near Spruce Pine, NC

Mickler Log Home Rentals

Log Home Rentals...

Hummingbird Lodge Bed & Breakfast

Western Red Cedar Log home nestled on a ridge out away from town. We have four rooms all with private baths and queen size b...

Millstone Inn

A relaxing, elegant, Bed & Breakfast in secluded Western NC. Selected as one of top twelve inns county wide. Easy access to...

Comfort Inn - Cherokee

Newly remodeled motel. Located near the Holiday Inn and Hampton Inn, overlooking the river. ...

The Mountaineer Inn

A bit of country in the city. We offer a variety of accommodationa. Our historic landmark is located a short distance from ar...