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Spruce Pine in the region of North Carolina with its 2,175 habitants is a town located in United States - some 344 mi or ( 554 km ) South-West of Washington , the country's capital .
Local time in Spruce Pine is now 01:50 PM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Asheville, Bakersville, Charlotte, Crossnore, and Gastonia. When in this area, you might want to check out Asheville . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Spruce Pine ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Gem Mountain Gem Mining in Spruce Pine, NC
If you are looking to satisfy your craving for adventure, look no further then to Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine in Spruce Pine. Gem Mountain shares the rich history and tradition of mining at every visit ..
Southwest Trading Company Furniture For your Mountain Home
Southwest Trading Company located in Downtown Spruce Pine has all your home furnishing and home accessory needs. With local, Amish, and Southwestern made furniture, we also offer the finest in home ac ..
New! See in 3D the Clinchfield Railroad Loops Like Never Before in Google Earth Pt 1
Now you can actually ride the rails on the loops in full 1080 high definition. In this video the camera is just over 14 yards above the rails, traveling at 50 mph. The tracks are referenced by a blue ..
Big Lynn Lodge with Moutnain Views in Little Switzerland NC
The Big Lynn Lodge has been catering to travellers for over 70 years and is located off the scenic drive of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Little Switzerland. The Big Lynn Lodge has been a favorite for its ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Pinebridge Coliseum
Pinebridge Coliseum, also known as The Bridge Coliseum, is a 5,000 seat indoor arena located in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. It hosted the ice hockey team Pinebridge Bucks of the Atlantic Coast Hockey League from 1983 to 1985.
Located at 35.91 -82.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Spruce Pine, North Carolina
Spruce Pine is a town in Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,175 at the 2010 census.
Located at 35.91 -82.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Spruce Pine Mining District
The Spruce Pine Mining District is a swath of the valley of the North Toe River in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina that is home to one of the richest deposits of gems and minerals in the world. Mined for its mica, kaolin, quartz and feldspar, the district provides much of the raw materials used in plumbing fixtures. Spruce Pine district is one of the largest suppliers of high-purity quartz, which is used in the manufacture of silicon chips.
Located at 35.94 -82.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
WTOE
WTOE is a radio station broadcasting a Classic Hits format. Licensed to Spruce Pine, North Carolina, USA, it serves the area. The station is currently owned by Mountain Valley Media.
Located at 35.91 -82.11 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Penland School of Crafts
The Penland School of Crafts (usually called simply "Penland") is a center for craft education located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, about 50 miles from Asheville. The school was founded in the 1920s in the isolated mountain town of Penland, North Carolina. In 1923, Lucy Morgan, a schoolteacher who had recently learned to weave, created an association to teach the craft to local women as a way to give them a source of income.
Located at 35.94 -82.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
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