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Spruce Pine NC: |
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Spruce Pine North Carolina was founded in 1907 when the Clinchfield
Railroad made its way down the North Toe
River from Erwin, Tennessee |
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Spruce Pine
is Mitchell County’s largest city of just over
2,000 people and sits poised along the North Toe River
* Spruce Pine was once referred to as “The Kim Thickets”,
after resident and axe handle and shovel maker Kim Mchone.
*Chartered in 1913, Spruce Pine was built around the Carolina,
Clinchfield and Ohio Railroad Depot.
*One of the first industries in Spruce Pine was the Harris Clay
& Mining Company. Employees of Harris Clay got paid in scrip
and used it to purchase goods in company stores. Today, mining has proven to
be the town’s economic mainstay. You’d be hard pressed to find
a geologist that has not heard of Spruce Pine NC.
*Spruce Pine has a more concentrated area of feldspar than any
other area on earth and accounts for 60% of the United States production
of the mineral.
*Nearly 100% of the United States and the world supply of ultra-pure
quartz, which is used in the manufacture of fused quartz apparatus used
in the production of semi-conductors, come from the Spruce Pine
area. If you have a computer you may rest assured the computer
chips were manufactured from Spruce Pine quartz.
*Spruce Pine offers the uniqueness of having not one but two
main streets, Upper Street (Oak Avenue) and Lower Street (Locust
Avenue). |
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Click the logo to get a map for the Quilt
Trail in this area
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Spruce Pine Farmers
Market 297 Oak Ave., Spruce Pine NC
828-467-2171 |
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Tree Farms in or near Spruce Pine:
Bucks Tree Farm
3127 NC
Hwy 80
Bakersville
NC
828-766-8277
Ellis Tree Farm
88 Christmas Tree Ln
Bakersville NC
828-688-2939
English Tree Farm
617 Biggerstaff Rd Spruce Pine NC
828-765-9561
Harrell Hill Farms
467 Byrd
Rd
BakersvilleNC
828-688-6312
Johnson's Tree Farm
956 Mine
Creek Rd
Bakersville NC
828-688-3362
Little Switzerland Tree Farm
P.O. Box
536
Little
Switerland NC 828-765-2416
McKinney Evergreens
P.O. Box 176
Bakersville NC
800-584-5417
Snow Creek Christmas Trees
302 Slagle Rd
Bakersville NC
828-688-1096
Stonewall Trees
1510 McKinney Cove
Bakersville NC
828-688-1122 |
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Spruce Pine NC Visitor
Guide
cabin and vacation rentals,
mountain inns, attractions
Florida's Carolina Connection
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Spruce Pine NC was originally centered around a tavern operated by Isaac
English, located on an old roadway that ran from Cranberry NC down to Marion. The Old English Inn still stands at its original location near the center of
downtown Spruce Pine. Today, tourism has become a major economic force in Spruce Pine NC as well as in the region. The town's proximity to the Blue
Ridge Parkway, combined with its location near the edge of the Blue
Ridge Escarpment has helped make Spruce Pine a favored travel destination. |
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Spruce Pine NC cabins, vacation
rentals |
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A Mountain Dream Cabin on The Blue Ridge Parkway is centrally located
just off
the Parkway close to all high country attractions. The
cabin sleeps up to 6 and offers mountain views, fireplace, hot tub, washer / dryer; is Pet friendly and fully stocked with all linens,
paper goods and supplies - just bring clothes and food!
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Mountain view cabin with hot tub - 3
bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps 6. Deck with mountain
view, hot tub and gas grill. Gas log
fireplace, HDTV and WIFI. Located just off the
Blue Ridge Parkway.
See photos and rental availability |
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Arbor Branch - 1 bedroom,
private setting, wood burning fireplace
Bear Den Campground Cabins - creekside cabin
rentals in the woods
Big Bear Cabin - 2
bedrooms, 2 baths, hot tub with view, near the
Parkway
Conley House -
2
master suites sleeps up to 8, Luxury mountain
view cabin
Peak Mountain Cottages & Retreat
- suites and cottages near the Parkway
Rocky Falls Retreat - 2
bedrooms, sleeps 4-6, onsite trail and falls,
private
Springmaid Mountain Cabins
- 1-5 bedroom cabins and campground |
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Spruce Pine NC Mountain Inns, Lodges, B&Bs |
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Bakersville Bed & Breakfast 71 N Mitchell Ave,, Bakersville NC
Peak Mountain Cottages & Retreat 460 Rabbit Hop Rd, Spruce Pine NC
The Richmond Inn
51 Pine Avenue, Spruce Pine NC |
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Spruce Pine
NC Campgrounds, RV Parks,
Camping |
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Bear Den Campground and Creekside Cabins -
144 campground
sites include water, electricity, picnic tables
and fire rings. Pull-thru RV camp sites, most
with full hookups. Rental cabins and mountain
villas. 400 private acres next to the Blue Ridge
Parkway with hiking trails, waterfalls, Trading
Post, modern bath houses, stocked fishing and
swimming lake, coin washer and dryers.
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Bear Den Campground - off Milepost 324.8, Bear Den Mountain Road
Spruce Pine Campgrounds - 260 Spruce Pine
Campground Rd., Spruce Pine NC |
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Restaurants, Entertainment in
or near Spruce Pine NC |
50's Classic Diner 1121 Oak Ave Spruce Pine NC
China Wok Spruce Pine Commons Spruce Pine NC
Fox Fire Cafe Skyview Circle Spruce Pine NC
J&J's Steak and Seafood 161 Skyview Rd Spruce Pine NC
JP's BBQ Spruce Pine Commons
Spruce Pine NC
KB's BBQ Hwy 226 Spruce Pine NC
Knife and Fork
61 Locust Street, (lower street)
Spruce Pine NC
Sweet Buns Bakery 198 Oak Ave. Spruce Pine NC 828-765-0622
Tokyo Asian Grill Oak Ave (Upper Street) Spruce Pine NC
Upper Street Cafe 198 Oak Ave Spruce Pine NC 828-765-0622
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Carolina Theatre
91 Locust Street,
Spruce Pine NC
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Spruce Pine NC Shops, Services |
Market on Oak
More than a gallery, Market on Oak is a
nonprofit entrepreneurial project to
develop industry in Spruce Pine and
Mitchell County. and provide the gifted,
vibrant people of the region a venue to
market their handmade goods. The Market
offers artisan crafts, pottery, quilts,
furniture, glass, home décor, children’s
items along with books from local
authors, CDs, specialty food products
from local farmers and food artisans
and Farmers' Market (select days). The
Market on Oak is located 262 Oak
Street, Spruce Pine North Carolina. |
The Blueridge Soap Shed 179 Meadow View Road, Spruce Pine
NC
Dillinger Grist Mill on Cane Creek 4020 Cane Creek Road, Hawk NC
Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine - 13780 Highway 226 South, Spruce Pine, NC
Monkey Business Toy Shop 12 W Main St Burnsville NC 828-682-9101
Parkway Woodwork Spruce Pine NC
Pine Crossings Antiques Spruce Pine NC
Silver Orchard 302 Duck Branch Road Bakersville NC 828-688-2316
Slow Lane Antiques 227 Locust Ave. Spruce Pine NC 828-765-0624
Twisted Laurel Gallery 333 Locust St Spruce Pine 828-765-1532
Woody's Chair Shop - 34 Dale Road
Spruce Pine, NC |
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Find
Spruce Pine NC real estate for sale |
Search all
Homes and land for sale
in Spruce Pine NC MLS |
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Find more NC
Homes
or
NC Land for sale |
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Map of
Spruce Pine NC |
Click to
View a Larger Map of Spruce Pine NC |
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Spruce Pine NC Attractions |
Penland School of Crafts is
a national center for craft education located in the Blue Ridge
Mountains of Western North Carolina. Penland
offers 1, 2, and 8 week workshops in books & paper,
clay, drawing, glass, iron, metals, photography, printmaking,
textiles, and wood. The school also sponsors artists'
residencies, outreach programs, and an exceptional craft
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Mount Mitchell State Park There are a few places in the world that still stand apart from the
ordinary. Rising more than a mile high, surrounded by the gentle mist of low-hanging
clouds, Mount Mitchell State Park is one of these extraordinary places. In the crest of the
Black Mountains lies the summit of Mount Mitchell,
the highest point east of the
Mississippi. Forested and forever misty, 1855 acre Mount Mitchell State Park will
provide you with some of the most tranquil moments you'll ever experience. |
The Blue Ridge Parkway - At 469 miles long the Parkway is the nation's longest scenic rural parkway. Now 70 years
old it is administered by the National Park Service and host to approximately 20 million visits annually. Along the route are opportunities
for lodging, dining, camping, hiking and simply enjoying breathtaking views from easily
accessible overlooks and picnic areas.
The Blueridge Parkway Association |
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Museum of North Carolina Minerals Recently renovated, the Museum of North Carolina
Minerals introduces the treasures found in the Spruce Pine Mining District through interactive
displays on the wide variety of minerals and gems found in the region. Located at milepost
331 on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Gillespie Gap, the Museum provides an introduction to the
importance of mining in the region and the mineral and gem wealth found here. |
The Orchard at Alta Pass is an Appalachian cultural and historical center celebrating the
people, music, art, and natural beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains. Over 100 years old,
the Orchard sits right on the Blue Ridge Parkway providing some of the most amazing scenery in
North Carolina. |
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NC Attractions here |
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Spruce Pine Galleries, Crafts |
 Toe River Arts Council
Monthly changing exhibits, membership gift shop,
information on area arts and periodic performances. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10AM - 5PM. |
Barking Spider Our pottery is made from our own specially formulated stoneware clay. All the
ingredients are naturally occurring minerals mined in the eastern United States. Our glazes
are made exclusively by us, having been developed after many years' research. |
Beecham White Glass Much of Gary Beecham's work has been heavily influenced by
ancient glass, both in form and in technique. The ancients treated glass as a plastic
gem material, a substance that could be colored, stretched, melted and carved by the maker. |
Dianne Borde-Sutherland As a potter and painter, I find great expression
using the Maiolica glazing technique, which allows me to create strong forms with cheerful
and spontaneous surface design. My love of plants, gardens and the simple yet intricate
forms of nature inspire me. |
Rock Creek Pottery For us, pots are a vehicle for interaction.
Interaction between hands & mind, clay & fire, maker and user, food and dishes, sight and
touch. Pots begin with the potter in the tradition of making things with clay and finished by the choices the user. |
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NC Artists here |
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