Spruce Pine

Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

The Blue Ridge Soap Shed

Visitors can see soap made dailyApril - October, and enjoy all our handmade soaps (70+ varieties) in our retail shoppe year round.

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Things to Do in Spruce Pine

Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Museum of N.C. Minerals

Exhibits feature minerals and gems found in North Carolina. Fun, interactive displays explain the importance…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Historic Orchard at Altapass

Enjoy hayrides following the path of the Revolutionary War mountain soldiers or storytelling hayrides about…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Grassy Creek Golf & Country Club

Challenging par-72 golf course offering small, fast bentgrass greens and a 90 cart path rule,…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Mitchell County CoC Visitor Center

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Spruce Pine Gem & Gold Mine

Mine for native gemstones with one of the oldest mining families in North Carolina. Documented…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine

As seen on the "Learning Channel," hunt for amazing treasures. Gem mine rain or shine.…

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