Spruce Pine, North Carolina
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.
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 HistoryEnjoy 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 OrchardsChallenging par-72 golf course offering small, fast bentgrass greens and a 90 cart path rule, weather permitting. Championship (6277 yards, 70.2 rating, 132 slope); Middle (5744 yards, 68.0 rating, 125 slope); Forward (4797 yards, 68.9 rating, 125 slope). 18 holes, par 72. clubhouse, rstrnt./
Spruce Pine, NC Golf CoursesThese 2 unique Victorian homes, lovingly restored with modern amenities are walking distance to Historic downtown Rutherfordt...
Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the intimate Owen Theatre is home to the award-winning Southern Appalachian...
Chancellor: Patsy B. Reed ...
Hot Air Balloon Rides. Hendersonville is part of NC's largest apple-producing region. Float above the orchards, farms, rivers...