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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

Mitchell County CoC Visitor Center



Spruce Pine, NC Businesses

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

Dillsboro

A warm village of over 50 shops, studios, restaurants and inns. Situated on the banks of the Tuckaseegee River. Rafting, fish...

Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 14 days...

Tryon Plaza Motel

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Garden Breeze Motel

Small, homey motel with pretty grounds. Rooms are large, 4 with kitchenettes. Some rooms remodeled this year. ...

First Choice Realty

Private vacation homes, 1-3 bdrms./1-2 ba., views, streams, full kitchens, clean & private, some w/ telephones & laundry ...