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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

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

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


Things to do near Spruce Pine, NC

1902 Turnpike House Bed & Breakfast

A 1902 farmhouse located a half mile from the center of Banner Elk. Guest rooms have private baths, cable TV. Near fine res...

Historic Orchard at Altapass

Enjoy hayrides following the path of the Revolutionary War mountain soldiers or storytelling hayrides about our part of the m...

Hawksnest Ski Resort

Year-round recreation opportunities. Home to the area's largest snowtubing park, 12-slope ski resort with alpine skiing and ...

Town of Lake Lure

Lake Lure, Gem of the Carolinas, is one of the prettiest and friendliest towns in North Carolina. Beautiful Lake Lure is over...

Park Place RV Park

Park Place is a privately owned RV Park with 48 full hook-ups, pull through, level sites, concrete patios, picnic tables and ...