Spruce Pine

Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

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…

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Things to Do in Spruce Pine

Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Mitchell County CoC Visitor Center

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine

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

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Museum of N.C. Minerals

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

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

The Blue Ridge Soap Shed

Visitors can see soap made dailyApril - October, and enjoy all our handmade soaps (70+…

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Simple trips are often the best.

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

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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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Historic Orchard at Altapass

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

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