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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 near Spruce Pine, NC

Hawksnest Ski Resort

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

Rutherfordton Golf Club

This course is hilly with small, elevated greens.;Middle (5755 yards, 66.2 rating, 118 slope); Forward (4338 yards); ;9 holes...

Four Seasons Cabins & Cottages

Four Seasons Cabins & Cottages offers 3 spacious cabins and 2 spacious cottages. 1 or 2 bedroom, 1 or 2 baths, Jacuzzi, firep...

Hill House Bed & Breakfast Inn

Located minutes from downtown Asheville and Biltmore Estate, Hill House sits on an acre of lush gardens and majestic oak tree...