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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

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

Judy's Motel

10 room motel located on Main Street in Chimney Rock ...

Gaestehaus Salzburg Bed & Breakfast

European B&B on private 7-acre hillside featuring rooms, suites, log cabins, studios & honeymoon cabins. Inground swimming po...

ASU Athletic Department

University sports department offers a variety of entertainment, from intramurals to championship games. Teams include footbal...

Biltmore Estate

Recapture your sense of wonder at Biltmore Estate in Asheville andbegin your getaway from the everyday. Nourish your spirit w...

Waverly Inn

Welcome to the Waverly Inn where personal service helps to set us apart and being in the mountains helps to keep us there. "S...