Spruce Pine is called "The Mineral City”, you should therefore definitely try to check out NC Mineral and Gem mines located right in town! Shop for beautiful gemstones, minerals, fossils, jewelry and more!
While the town of Spruce Pine may contain only 2,000 residents, it is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, among some of the most gorgeous natural beauty found in North Carolina. Spruce Pine is located in Mitchell County and is about 50 miles northeast of Asheville and only 40 miles southwest of Boone, NC. Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain each less than 20 miles from our driveway. For those looking to fully explore nature, Blue Ridge Parkway is only 3 miles away.
Some of the best things to do in Spruce Pine, North Carolina include:
Linville Falls .
The Orchard at Altapass
Linville Caverns
The Blue Ridge Parkway
Little Switzerland
Grassy Creek Falls
Museum of North Carolina Minerals