Guidebook for Spruce Pine
Food Scene
We we serve Counter Culture coffee (roasted in Durham) and organic Rishi teas (out of Milwaukee). We bake everything in house with as many local ingredients as we can source. Sweet, savory, gluten free, and vegan.
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Fox and the Fig
615 Oak AveWe we serve Counter Culture coffee (roasted in Durham) and organic Rishi teas (out of Milwaukee). We bake everything in house with as many local ingredients as we can source. Sweet, savory, gluten free, and vegan.
Mountain View Restaurant
5253 NC-226Little Switzerland Inn
126 Main StThe Tropical Grill
198 Oak AveThe Ice Cream Deck
621 Micaville LoopBest Ice Cream around!
Maples
621 Micaville LoopDT's Blue Ridge Java
169 Locust StSwitzerland Cafe and General Store
9440 NC-226ASouthern food with a twist. Fluctuating menu based on availability. All items are sourced straight from our farm, as well as from neighboring farmers.
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Tin Shed
2598 Altapass HighwaySouthern food with a twist. Fluctuating menu based on availability. All items are sourced straight from our farm, as well as from neighboring farmers.
Sightseeing
The exhibits at the Museum focus on the economic uses and benefits of the minerals that are found in the mining district of Spruce Pine and in other areas throughout the state of North Carolina.
There are more than 300 known varieties of rocks and minerals that can be found in North Carolina. The mining district of Spruce Pine is so rich in minerals that many of these 300 varieties can be found within Spruce Pine's mining district.
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Museum of North Carolina Minerals
Blue Ridge ParkwayThe exhibits at the Museum focus on the economic uses and benefits of the minerals that are found in the mining district of Spruce Pine and in other areas throughout the state of North Carolina.
There are more than 300 known varieties of rocks and minerals that can be found in North Carolina. The mining district of Spruce Pine is so rich in minerals that many of these 300 varieties can be found within Spruce Pine's mining district.
Biltmore Estate is a large (6950.4 acre or 10.86 square miles) private estate and tourist attraction near Asheville, North Carolina. Biltmore House, the main residence, is a Châteauesque-style mansion built by George Washington Vanderbilt II between 1889 and 1895 and is the largest privately owned house in the United States, at 178,926 square feet (16,622.8 m2)[2] of floor space (135,280 square feet (12,568 m2) of living area). Still owned by George Vanderbilt's descendants, it stands today as one of the most prominent remaining examples of the Gilded Age.
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StBiltmore Estate is a large (6950.4 acre or 10.86 square miles) private estate and tourist attraction near Asheville, North Carolina. Biltmore House, the main residence, is a Châteauesque-style mansion built by George Washington Vanderbilt II between 1889 and 1895 and is the largest privately owned house in the United States, at 178,926 square feet (16,622.8 m2)[2] of floor space (135,280 square feet (12,568 m2) of living area). Still owned by George Vanderbilt's descendants, it stands today as one of the most prominent remaining examples of the Gilded Age.
Gem Mountain is a gemstone mine, and is open to families, individuals, and groups of all sizes. There is no charge for admission, and mining buckets start at $20. Visitors are welcome to take pictures of the area and any gems they find. Gem Mountain offers visitors a variety of activities.
Gem Mountain features gemstone flumes. Flumes are covered so visitors can mine at all times, even when it is raining. When the weather cools, the flume line is enclosed, and the area is heated for the comfort of guests. With flume mining, rough material is placed on the screen and rinsed with water. When gemstones get wet, they reveal crystal shapes and colors.
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Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine
13780 North Carolina 226Gem Mountain is a gemstone mine, and is open to families, individuals, and groups of all sizes. There is no charge for admission, and mining buckets start at $20. Visitors are welcome to take pictures of the area and any gems they find. Gem Mountain offers visitors a variety of activities.
Gem Mountain features gemstone flumes. Flumes are covered so visitors can mine at all times, even when it is raining. When the weather cools, the flume line is enclosed, and the area is heated for the comfort of guests. With flume mining, rough material is placed on the screen and rinsed with water. When gemstones get wet, they reveal crystal shapes and colors.
The observatory will allow community members an opportunity to experience the wonders of the universe, while providing Astronomy students with hands-on learning. The observatory sits at an elevation of 2,736 feet and offers a 360-degree view.
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Mayland Earth to Sky Park & Bare Dark Sky Observatory (formerly called the EnergyXchange)
66 Energy Exchange DrThe observatory will allow community members an opportunity to experience the wonders of the universe, while providing Astronomy students with hands-on learning. The observatory sits at an elevation of 2,736 feet and offers a 360-degree view.
One of the most visited historic sites on the Blue Ridge Parkway! Fun for the entire family!
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The Orchard at Altapass
3 Orchard RdOne of the most visited historic sites on the Blue Ridge Parkway! Fun for the entire family!
Arts & Culture
Penland offeres Spring, Summer, and Fall workshops in craft disciplines, including weaving and dyeing, bead work, glassblowing, pottery, paper making, metalworking, and woodworking. It also offers fine arts subjects, such as printmaking, painting, and photography. Workshops are taught by visiting American and international artists and professors. Academic degrees are not awarded by Penland, but students can receive college credit through Western Carolina University (WCU). There are about 1200 people who study at Penland each year.
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Penland School of Craft
67 Doras TrlPenland offeres Spring, Summer, and Fall workshops in craft disciplines, including weaving and dyeing, bead work, glassblowing, pottery, paper making, metalworking, and woodworking. It also offers fine arts subjects, such as printmaking, painting, and photography. Workshops are taught by visiting American and international artists and professors. Academic degrees are not awarded by Penland, but students can receive college credit through Western Carolina University (WCU). There are about 1200 people who study at Penland each year.
The River Arts District is the hip and upcoming warehouse-turned-art-district in Asheville, North Carolina. Asheville has been heralded as a prime arts location by many prestigious magazines like Travel & Leisure, Southern Living, and American Style and this district clearly reflects why. Filled with dozens of working art studios, the River Arts District is one of the Asheville area's unique arts neighborhoods.
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River Arts District
3 River Arts PlThe River Arts District is the hip and upcoming warehouse-turned-art-district in Asheville, North Carolina. Asheville has been heralded as a prime arts location by many prestigious magazines like Travel & Leisure, Southern Living, and American Style and this district clearly reflects why. Filled with dozens of working art studios, the River Arts District is one of the Asheville area's unique arts neighborhoods.
Since 1976, the Toe River Arts Council has been working to connect the arts and the community. The Council is dedicated to enhancing the lives of the people who live in this region through arts-related experiences and education. We are proud of our work in the schools, with the artists, for our residents and for those who may just be passing through. Studies show that we learn through hands-on enterprises, whether in school or out, 8 or 80. The Toe River Arts Council creates realities out of those possibilities.
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Toe River Arts Council Gallery
269 Oak AveSince 1976, the Toe River Arts Council has been working to connect the arts and the community. The Council is dedicated to enhancing the lives of the people who live in this region through arts-related experiences and education. We are proud of our work in the schools, with the artists, for our residents and for those who may just be passing through. Studies show that we learn through hands-on enterprises, whether in school or out, 8 or 80. The Toe River Arts Council creates realities out of those possibilities.
NOTE: This Airbnb is only 3 miles from Wildacres!!! Easy access!
Wildacres Retreat is a conference center offering its facilities to non-profit groups conducting educational or cultural programs on topics such as music, art, science, religion, lapidary, craft and writing. It is also available for staff and board retreats for non-profit organizations.
Wildacres Retreat
1565 Wild Acres RdNOTE: This Airbnb is only 3 miles from Wildacres!!! Easy access!
Wildacres Retreat is a conference center offering its facilities to non-profit groups conducting educational or cultural programs on topics such as music, art, science, religion, lapidary, craft and writing. It is also available for staff and board retreats for non-profit organizations.
Parks & Nature
One of those places that stand apart from the ordinary, Mount Mitchell’s dramatic summit is the highest point east of the Mississippi at 6,684 feet and was inspiration for one of the nation’s first state parks. From its easily accessible observation deck, the spruce-fir forest of Mount Mitchell State Park leads the eye to unmatched views. A museum explains the mountain’s cultural and natural history, and its trail network allows visitors to explore up close, offering short hikes near the summit and challenging treks leading to adjacent wilderness areas.
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Parque Estatal Mount Mitchell
2388 NC-128One of those places that stand apart from the ordinary, Mount Mitchell’s dramatic summit is the highest point east of the Mississippi at 6,684 feet and was inspiration for one of the nation’s first state parks. From its easily accessible observation deck, the spruce-fir forest of Mount Mitchell State Park leads the eye to unmatched views. A museum explains the mountain’s cultural and natural history, and its trail network allows visitors to explore up close, offering short hikes near the summit and challenging treks leading to adjacent wilderness areas.
Crabtree Falls is located in the Crabtree Falls & Meadows Recreation Area at Milepost 339.5 of the Blue Ridge Parkway (about 45 miles north of Asheville) and is accessed by woodland hiking trail with two options: An easier 3-mile hike to and from on the same trail with a steady descent and return climb. Or a more strenuous 3.5-mile loop trail that climbs a ridge above the falls. It's a beautiful hike, complete with plenty of wildflowers. The 70-foot waterfall is definitely worth the trek!
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Crabtree Falls
39000 Blue Ridge PkwyCrabtree Falls is located in the Crabtree Falls & Meadows Recreation Area at Milepost 339.5 of the Blue Ridge Parkway (about 45 miles north of Asheville) and is accessed by woodland hiking trail with two options: An easier 3-mile hike to and from on the same trail with a steady descent and return climb. Or a more strenuous 3.5-mile loop trail that climbs a ridge above the falls. It's a beautiful hike, complete with plenty of wildflowers. The 70-foot waterfall is definitely worth the trek!
Grandfather Mountain has been an icon in North Carolina’s landscape for generations, offering stunning scenery and unmatched ecological diversity. This state park opens the mountain’s 2,456-acre backcountry to spectacular hiking and backpacking. The park is known for some of the South’s most severe weather and challenging terrain, with trails that have hikers scrambling along cliffs and up ladders. Access to 12 miles of trails and backpack camping sites is generally from the Profile Trailhead on NC 105 or trailheads along the adjacent Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Parque Estatal de la Montaña del Abuelo
Grandfather Mountain has been an icon in North Carolina’s landscape for generations, offering stunning scenery and unmatched ecological diversity. This state park opens the mountain’s 2,456-acre backcountry to spectacular hiking and backpacking. The park is known for some of the South’s most severe weather and challenging terrain, with trails that have hikers scrambling along cliffs and up ladders. Access to 12 miles of trails and backpack camping sites is generally from the Profile Trailhead on NC 105 or trailheads along the adjacent Blue Ridge Parkway.
The best darn outdoor adventures company in NC.
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Thrifty Adventures
1173 Whitson Branch RoadThe best darn outdoor adventures company in NC.
Linville Caverns, Inc.
19929 U.S. 221Loafers Glory Rafting and Tubing
2637 NC-226Entertainment & Activities
Annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games and Gathering of Scottish Clans brings the color of hundreds of tartan plaids and the clamor of half a dozen bagpipe bands to the North Carolina Highlands. The Grandfather Games are considered America’s grandest Games because of the spectacular mountain setting that is so reminiscent of Scotland. The deep blue peaks of 6,000-foot Grandfather Mountain tower above a meadow ringed by 167 red, blue, yellow and green striped tents. The color is augmented by thousands of Scots decked out in their finest tartan plaids, and the energy is amplified by the sounds of bagpipes and kettledrums echoing across the moor.
Grandfather Mountain Highland
4210 Mitchell AveAnnual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games and Gathering of Scottish Clans brings the color of hundreds of tartan plaids and the clamor of half a dozen bagpipe bands to the North Carolina Highlands. The Grandfather Games are considered America’s grandest Games because of the spectacular mountain setting that is so reminiscent of Scotland. The deep blue peaks of 6,000-foot Grandfather Mountain tower above a meadow ringed by 167 red, blue, yellow and green striped tents. The color is augmented by thousands of Scots decked out in their finest tartan plaids, and the energy is amplified by the sounds of bagpipes and kettledrums echoing across the moor.
Shopping
We make it all, with 130 varieties ranging from good-for-your-skin goat milk soap, shea butter and 100% Olive Oil Castile soaps, to Grandma's Ole Lye Soap, an Appalachian tradition.
Blue Ridge Soap Shed
179 Meadow View RdWe make it all, with 130 varieties ranging from good-for-your-skin goat milk soap, shea butter and 100% Olive Oil Castile soaps, to Grandma's Ole Lye Soap, an Appalachian tradition.
Spruced Boutique
133 High Ridge RoadEssentials
Walmart Supercenter
2514 Halltown RdIngles Markets
125 Greenwood Rd