Things to Do in Spruce Pine, Little Switzerland, Western North Carolina

There is so much to do in the High Country! Hiking, biking, whitewater rafting, golf, skiing, tennis, gem mining, fly fishing, wildflower viewing...and so much more!

Our mountains offer wonderful sights to see and things to do during all four seasons.

We have included just SOME of the more notable things to do and some offer links.

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Great Outdoor Things to Do - http://www.HighCountryOutdoors.com
Local Golf Links - North Carolina Golf Courses
Ski Links - http://www.SkiNorthCarolina.com
Dining - http://www.HighCountryDining.com

Explore the Blue Ridge Parkway-
One of the ten most scenic roads in America!
Grassy Creek Golf Course
Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine
Whitewater Rafting
Mt. Mitchell - Highest mountain east of the Mississippi River.
Crabtree Falls - Spectacular falls, access from the Parkway.
Linville Falls & Gorge - The grand canyon of eastern United States.
Emerald Village (Hunt for Gems at a Real Mine)
North Carolina Mining Museum
Linville Caverns - Famous cave of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Biltmore Estate - 250 rooms. America's largest private home.

Grandfather Mountain - One of the most environmentally significant mountains in the world.

Rhododendron Festival
Mid-June festival on Roan Mountain and Bakersville.
Story Telling Festival - Mid July
Tales told beside the Toe River at Spruce Pine's Riverwalk Park.
Mineral and Gem Festival
Early August celebration of Gems and Minerals.
Hiking
Trails of the Blue Ridge parkway and the Appalachian Trail are nearby.
Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce
Golf Courses - Championship Golf
Snow Skiing - Great Ski Resorts nearby.
Fishing & Outdoor fun - Great natural streams and recreational

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