NC Gem Mines

Our Cabins for Rent in Western North Carolina are located just a short distance from the Mineral City of Spruce Pine and the many great Gem Mines in North Carolina. Spend the day searching for buried treasures!

Emerald Village

331 McKinney Mine
Little Switzerland, NC
828-765-6463

Gem Mountain

13780 Highway 226 S
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
828-765-6130

Rio Doce Gem Mine

PO Box 296
Little Switzerland, NC 28749
828-765-2099

Spruce Pine Gemstone Mine

15090 Hwy 226 C
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
828-765-7981

Chimney Rock

397 Main Street
Chimney Rock 28720
828-625-5524


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