The Museum of North Carolina Minerals introduces the treasures found in the Spruce Pine Mining District through interactive displays on the wide variety of minerals and gems found in the region.

Emerald Village is one of North Carolina's most enjoyable attractions! If you like gem mining... you'll LOVE Emerald Village! See Authentic Equipment in a real mine!

Welcome to the Burke County Chamber of Commerce. Proudly serving Morganton, Valdese, Drexel, Hildebran, Connelly Springs, Rutherford College, Glen Alpine, Salem communities.

Nestled in a breathtaking valley amidst scenic mountains, the Boone area offers country roads, cascading waterfalls, wildlife, and a variety of plants matched by few places on Earth.

The officail site for the Maggie Valley Chamber of Commerce, Maggie Valley, NC. Lodging, dinning and weather information.

The Maiden community enjoys four distinct seasons each year with warm summers, beautiful foliage in the fall, snowy winters, and a beautiful spring season. Residents during the summer enjoy evening walks, trips to local lakes, picnics at Town and State Parks and a variety of sporting events. The fall season brings out the entire community to give support to the Maiden High School Blue Devil football team and its rich and storied history.

The Maiden community enjoys four distinct seasons each year with warm summers, beautiful foliage in the fall, snowy winters, and a beautiful spring season. Residents during the summer enjoy evening walks, trips to local lakes, picnics at Town and State Parks and a variety of sporting events. The fall season brings out the entire community to give support to the Maiden High School Blue Devil football team and its rich and storied history.

For the perfect spot to get away, surprise your family, rekindle romance, entertain clients, celebrate an anniversary, wine and dine, ride horses, shop, or simply stop and let the world go by...look no further than Biltmore Estate.

Black Forest Campground in North Carolina Mountains

Come to Gold City for a day full of fun and excitement for the whole family. Mine in our new and improved, covered flume rain or shine. Keep what you find! Take all mined stones in to our jeweler for free gem identification. Professional cutting is also available in our jewelry store along with a wide variety of gold and silver jewelry.