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 HistoryEnjoy 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 OrchardsVisitors can see soap made dailyApril - October, and enjoy all our handmade soaps (70+ varieties)
Spruce Pine, NC ToursOur steaks are cut fresh daily. Open for lunch & dinner 7 days a week. All ABC permits. ...
The trail to Big Bradley Falls is part of an unmarked, untended section of the Green River Game Lands - a rugged, 10,000 acre...
Carl Sandburg, nationally renowned poet, biographer, folksinger and lecturer provided broad and enduring 20th century insight...
1 and 2 bedroom cabins. Completely furnished. Includes dishes, phone, direct tv, vcr, microwave, w/d. Linens available on...
A 1902 farmhouse located a half mile from the center of Banner Elk. Guest rooms have private baths, cable TV. Near fine res...