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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

Jones House Community Center

Built in 1908, this historic house in downtown Boone was once home to the town's physician. Now it is a cultural and communit...

Highland Lake Golf Club

Very walkable with very large Bent Grass greens, Tifsport Bermuda fairways and lighted practice range. Putting green, pro sh...

Foscoe Realty Rentals

Foscoe Realty Rentals proudly offers the finest vacation rental accommodations in the Heart of the North Carolina High Countr...

The Croft

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