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Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, about 1 hour from Asheville, NC, is Emerald Village, NC's #1 gem mining attraction! Go underground in a real mine at the NC Mining Museum. See old mining equipment and displays, and enjoy the splashing waterfall! Tour the Company Store, re-creating an old mining town. Visit Discovery Mill, with free displays, including the Music Museum, the Homestead Museum, the Blue Ridge model railroad display, and gift and snack shops. Spend time at our spectacular Gemstone Mine where you'll have "buckets" of fun searching for real gems. Find colorful gems and keep them all! Have your gems identified by our experts, who can also cut, polish, and mount them into exquisite jewelry. It's great fun for the entire family!

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Timberline Properties, Inc.

Featuring weekly and monthly rentals of spectacular fully furnished vacation homes in the most sought after locations. Choose from 20 unique homes acommodating from 2 to 12

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Little Switzerland Vacation Rentals

Mountain cabins near Little Switzerland completely furnished with fireplaces, lots of glass, wood, paneling, large decks with panoramic views at 3,800 foot elevation. Home brew and organically grown vegetables available seasonally. Tennis &

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Big Lynn Lodge

An old-time Motor Inn situated on a Blue Ridge Mountain crest. Rustic and contemporary accommodations - cottages, rooms, and condominiums. Enjoy a 40

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Skyline Village Inn & Tavern

Awesome views from over 3000 foot elevation. Enjoy the cozy charm of this unique property. Reasonable rates. Open year round. Located near junction of NC 226 and Blue Ridge Parkway in Little Switzerland.

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Things to do near Little Switzerland, NC

Blowing Rock Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Historic Johnson Farm

1870s brick farmhouse and 10 farm buildings; early 20th century boarding house & tourist retreat now owned by Henderson Co. P...

Alpine Cottages

2.5 miles east of Franklin. Modern, completely furnished, balconies overlooking Nantahala Mountains, swimming pool, pool hou...

Hickory Nut Gap Inn

A mountain top guest lodge that must be seen to believe! Bowling alley, pool table, ping pong and games. See us now. Visit o...

Ichabod's Restaurant

Featuring Italian-American cuisine. Steaks, seafood, pastas, chicken, pizzas, sandwiches and much more. Casual dining, serv...