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On Oak Avenue in downtown, don’t miss the impressive Toe River Arts Council Gallery (269 Oak Avenue) and The Market On Oak (262 Oak Avenue) with handmade works of 100 western NC artisans. Stop for a cup of coffee at DT’s Blue Ridge Java (169 Locust).
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A walk around town leads to several public art projects, including the town This small town of 2,000 residents has clock on Upper Street. The entire area a quaint downtown area with some is a mecca for artists. Don’t miss the nice surprises for shopping and dining. Penland School of Crafts is just 6 miles Spruce Pine offers the uniqueness of from downtown with a variety of classes having not one but two main streets, and a gallery open to the public. Upper Street (Oak Avenue) and Lower Street (Locust Avenue). The nicknames From downtown, walk the towering are appropriate given their respective Footbridge across the Toe River to altitudes. The town is located about Riverside Park. Walk the greenway, picnic an hour north of Asheville and just six or wade in the water. Spruce Pine has miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway been designated as a Mountain Heritage (at Milepost 331/Highway 226 at Trout City and trout fishing is available Little Switzerland). It's 14 miles east of from the banks of the river downtown. Burnsville. Troutacular is held on the first Saturday in June.
Several festivals each year fill the streets with plenty of extra fun. Above pic is Fire on the Mountain held in April. The Spruce Pine Alien Festival in June is out of this world!
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24hr. Emergency Hotline: 828-765-4044 Office: 828-765-4015 www.mitchellcountysafeplace.org P.O. Box 544 Spruce Pine, NC 28777 24 | MOUNTAIN ESCAPES | JULY | AUGUST 2021
Gem Mining Tagged “The Mineral City,” Spruce Pine has several gem mining spots. The Spruce Pine Mining District is home to one of the richest deposits of gems and No matter when you visit, stop by their minerals in the world. Mined for its mica, helpful Mitchell County Visitor Center kaolin, quartz and feldspar, the District first to chat with helpful volunteers. It provides over 90% of raw materials used is located inside the Museum of the in plumbing fixtures. Spruce Pine quartz NC Minerals at the entrance to the is used in the manufacture of silicon Blue Ridge Parkway off NC Highway chips. Make sure to visit the Rio Doce 226 (79 Parkway Road). A selfGem Mine (14622 Hwy 226) nestled in service information center is located the heart of the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is downtown Spruce Pine at 165 Locust fun for the whole family. Street. Nearby See more of our Coolest NC Mountain Small Towns. Located 11 miles away is Bakersville, home to the NC Rhododendron Festival. And Roan Mountain is the largest naturally growing rhododendron garden in the world!
