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 Exhibits feature minerals and gems found in North Carolina. Fun, interactive displays explain the importance of mining in the region.
Spruce Pine, NC Museums
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 &
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Small private owned motel in heart of downtown Cherokee. With in walking distance of major attractions, restaurants and shop...
Specialty Shoppes, Gem Mine. Clean restrooms, acres of free parking, good food, open year round, tour bus parking. Between As...
A secluded Bed & Breakfast Inn. Ten guest rooms, all withprivate baths overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains. Open all year. I...
From I-26, exit 49A (Bat Cave Exit); 64 E, go 1.5 miles; go left on Fruitland Road to the end (0.5 miles); turn left on Garre...