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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

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

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

Things to do near Spruce Pine, NC

Town Mountain Travel Park

Town Mountain Travel Park's oversized campsites (40 x 100) are the largest in Henderson County. Each campsite has full hook-u...

Doherty & Willson Real Estate

General full-service real estate company, sales, and rentals, year-round and second homws, condominiums, farms, acreage and h...

Blue Boar Inn & Cottages

Once a lodge catering to hunters of bear, boar, turkey and deer, the Inn is now a renovated, stylish, upscale country house h...

Silver Creek Plantation

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