Mueseum of North Carolina Minerals

Mueseum of North Carolina Minerals
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O V E R V I E W
Facility:Mueseum of North Carolina Minerals
Description:Small museum - great for a short field trip or a short stop when traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway. Located at milepost 331 on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Gillespie Gap, the Museum provides an introduction to the importance of mining in the region and the mineral and gem wealth found here. Work is continuing on new interactive displays that will take you deep inside a mountain to see how gems and minerals are formed.

The Museum also hosts a visitor center for the Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce, where you can pick up information on local businesses, attractions, lodging, food and more. A gift shop featuring souvenirs and books on Western North Carolina is also located in the museum.
A D D R E S S
Address 1:Blue Ridge Parkway at NC 226
Address 2:
City:Spruce Pine
State/Province:NC
Zip Code:28777
V I S I T I N G   I N F O
Hours:9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 7 days a week
Admission:
Telephone:
Website:http://www.mitchell-county.com/festival/museum.html

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