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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

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 Tours near Spruce Pine, NC

McDowell County Tourism Development Authority

Centuries ago, pristine mountain streams and thundering waterfalls carved our rugged and scenic gorge, formed bottomless cave...

Riverfront Bus Tours

Explore Asheville's history along the French Broad and Swannanoa Rivers and learn about plans to restore the riverfront envir...

Madison County Driving Tours

Madison County offers self-guided driving loops through the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains, showcasing our beauty, culture and...

Asheville Tourists Baseball Club

The Asheville Tourists are a major league baseball team that competes in the 16-team South Atlantic League. The Tourists are...

Graham County Travel & Tourism Authority

Visitor Center Hours: Mon-Sat 8 am - 5 pm; brochures and maps of Graham Co. and surrounding areas; information on hiking trai...