Spruce Pine, North Carolina

Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine
As seen on the "Learning Channel," hunt for amazing treasures. Gem mine rain or shine. Covered flume lines. Extensive emerald display. Aquamarine mine trips. Sands of Time Museum, free. Jewelry and g...
Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine
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. ...
Spruce Pine Gem & Gold Mine

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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

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

Mitchell County CoC Visitor Center

Spruce Pine, NC Businesses

Things to do near Spruce Pine, NC

Johnson's Small Fruits

Located at NC/Tennessee state line on hwy 19 East on Miles Fields Road. One mile to farm. Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday thr...

Etowah Valley Country Club & Golf Lodge -North/West

Course Access: ResortHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 2 days...

Forest City Municipal Golf Course

Very pretty 9-hole course located in Downtown Forest City. Common Burmuda fairways, crenshaw bent greens. Great course with g...

Aunt T's Cafe

Pastries, coffee, salads and sandwiches. ...

Big Beaver Campground

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