Pamela’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Some recommendations of the area to check out if interested. The area is so rich in things to do....cannot go wrong in any direction you choose to explore.
Gorgeous sightseeing and area animals in a rehabilitation facility to view and take pics.
716 locals recommend
Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock HwyGorgeous sightseeing and area animals in a rehabilitation facility to view and take pics.
Great place to sit a spell by the river and enjoy a glass of wine.
245 locals recommend
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard LaneGreat place to sit a spell by the river and enjoy a glass of wine.
Awesome place to hike and see beautiful waterfalls. Several trails to choose from low to strenuous exploring.
436 locals recommend
Linville Falls
Awesome place to hike and see beautiful waterfalls. Several trails to choose from low to strenuous exploring.
An awesome winery to experience. Offers out door and indoor entertainment on weekends during peak season.
184 locals recommend
Linville Falls Winery
9557 Linville Falls HwyAn awesome winery to experience. Offers out door and indoor entertainment on weekends during peak season.
Buy locally made dairy products and cheese. While their get an ice cream and sit on porch rockers and take in the dairy meadows.
21 locals recommend
English Farmstead Cheese
19456 US-221Buy locally made dairy products and cheese. While their get an ice cream and sit on porch rockers and take in the dairy meadows.
A hike to remember to a beautiful waterfall. Does require a good amount of walking but so worth it to reach the magnificent fall.
155 locals recommend
Crabtree Falls
39000 Blue Ridge PkwyA hike to remember to a beautiful waterfall. Does require a good amount of walking but so worth it to reach the magnificent fall.
Visit downtown Spruce Pine Visitor's center to obtain local information on activities and restaurants.
Spruce Pine Main Street Organization
165 Locust StVisit downtown Spruce Pine Visitor's center to obtain local information on activities and restaurants.
Visit for a short history of the importance of minerals to this area. Also the Spruce Pine Chamber of Commerce information stand with all local area information and brochures.
21 locals recommend
Museum of North Carolina Minerals
Blue Ridge ParkwayVisit for a short history of the importance of minerals to this area. Also the Spruce Pine Chamber of Commerce information stand with all local area information and brochures.
Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128Emerald Village
331 McKinney Mine RdDellingers Grist Mill
4020 Cane Creek RdLake James State Park
7321 NC-126Mayland Earth to Sky Park & Bare Dark Sky Observatory (formerly called the EnergyXchange)
66 Energy Exchange DrFood scene
Some choices on local area food establishments that have high quality food, atmosphere, and/or amazing views.
For the golfers to play and also lunch and dinner at adjoining restaurant.
21 locals recommend
Grassy Creek Golf & Country Club
2360 Swiss Pine Lake DrFor the golfers to play and also lunch and dinner at adjoining restaurant.
LAS CRUCES formerly Yummi Cafe
652 Locust StChalet Restaurant & Swtzrlnd
86 High Ridge RoadLake James Marina
9066 NC-126Mountain Chef Bistro
109 W Main St