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

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine

As seen on the "Learning Channel,"

Spruce Pine, NC Pioneer History

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

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

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

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 near Spruce Pine, NC

Waynesville Country Club - Dogwood Course

The Dogwood Course is the most mountainous and shortest of the three. There are three ponds that come into play on three of t...

McDonalds

Fast Food Restaurant ...

Carolina Cabins

Log Cabin 2 bed, 1 bath, secluded on Nottley River house.Hilltop House 2 bed, 2 bath, secluded.