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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 HistoryGrassy Creek Golf & Country Club
Challenging 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 CoursesRoan Mountain
This high ridge along the North Carolina-Tennessee state line, in Pisgah National Forest, stands 6,285
Bakersville, NC Other AttractionsBogie's
The place to go for good food and fast friendly service. Daily specials. Fresh home cooking/Homemade pies. Located in Bakersville, NC-home of the NC Rhododendron Festival
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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 OrchardsPenland School of Crafts - Penland Gallery
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Penland Gallery offers a tour of the campus. This indepth, guided tour tells the history of the School and visits many of the working student artists. Reservations are required through the Gallery.The School of Crafts offers over 12
Penland, NC ArtsSaylor Lake RV Park
Privately owned RV park located on a five acre lake. Very quiet and secluded with covered picnic tables and shade. There is a 150'
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