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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

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

The Blue Ridge Soap Shed

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

Spruce Pine, NC Tours

Things to do Businesses near Spruce Pine, NC

Crippen's Country Inn and Restaurant

Beautifully restored and redecorated, Crippen's Country Inn features individually styled rooms -- plus a guest cottage for fa...

Brevard/Transylvania County TDA

Hours: Monday - Friday 9 - 5, Saturday 10 - 4....

Olde Beau County Club Villas and Cottages

Offers 12 rental units on this championship course. Privately owned villas and cottages. Each villa has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths,...

Inn at Elk River, The

Stay at our colonial inn nestled on a mountainside. We have 8 rooms, 4 with fireplaces, all with private baths, all have a s...