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Spruce Pine is a pretty town located in Mitchell County, northeast of the city of Asheville and just a few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway. It lies on the banks of the North Toe River near famous attractions like Linville Falls and Linville Gorge, Grandfather Mountain and the Pisgah National Forest. Recreation opportunities abound near Spruce Pine including whitewater rafting, canoeing, hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, rock climbing, fishing and hunting. Linville Gorge includes 39 miles of trails; much of it considered a primitive area, but there is an easy-to-moderate trail that leads to the falls. A short drive north of Spruce Pine takes you to Roan Mountain, home to the largest, naturally occurring rhododendron gardens in the world and the site of the North Carolina Rhododendron Festival each June. Rockhounds also flock to this area, which is known for its’ rich deposits of gemstones and minerals. Grandfather Mountain, just northeast of Spruce Pine is the highest peak and one of the oldest in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Visitors can drive to the crest of the mountain and walk across the mountain’s famous “Mile High Swinging Bridge.” Other attractions near Spruce Pine include skiing at Sugar Mountain and the quaint resort towns of Banner Elk and Blowing Rock.

Surrounding areas: Little Switzerland, North Carolina (4.8 mi), Plumtree, North Carolina (8.3 mi), Celo, North Carolina (8.5 mi), Bakersville, North Carolina (8.7 mi), Linville, North Carolina (12.8 mi), Green Mountain, North Carolina (13.6 mi), Newland, North Carolina (14.2 mi)

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Spruce Pine Weather & Climate

North Carolina has the greatest range of altitude of any state east of the Mississippi River, ranging from sea level along the Atlantic coast to 6,684 feet at the summit of Mt. Mitchell in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Latitude accounts for climatic variations, as does soils, plant cover and inland bodies of water. There is no distinct wet or dry season in North Carolina. Average snowfall in the southern mountains is around 16 inches, with some of the higher mountain peaks and upper slopes receiving as much as 50 inches per year. July is usually the wettest month. Summer rainfall is the most variable; daily showers are not uncommon, but periods of one to two weeks without rain are also normal. Autumn is the driest season, and also sees the greatest drop-off of temperature in the month of October.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	46°F	21°F	5.58 in.	-
February	49°F	23°F	5.07 in.	-
March	57°F	30°F	6.30 in.	-
April	65°F	37°F	4.60 in.	-
May	72°F	45°F	5.32 in.	-
June	78°F	53°F	4.54 in.	-
July	82°F	57°F	4.43 in.	-
August	81°F	56°F	5.02 in.	-
September	76°F	50°F	4.55 in.	-
October	68°F	37°F	4.18 in.	-
November	59°F	30°F	5.05 in.	-
December	50°F	24°F	4.19 in.	-

Spruce Pine Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located about 42 miles southwest of Spruce Pine in Asheville, North Carolina, the Tri Cities Regional Tn Va airport (TRI) located approximately 43 miles northwest of Spruce Pine in Bristol Johnson Kingsport, Tennessee, the Shelby Municipal airport (EHO) located roughly 52 miles south of Spruce Pine in Shelby, North Carolina, and finally the Greenville Spartanburg International airport (GSP) located around 71 miles south of Spruce Pine in Greer, South Carolina.

Spruce Pine Attractions


Amusement and Theme Parks
Ghost Town in the Sky	Maggie Valley	NC	64.2 mi.
Cherokee Fun Park	Cherokee	NC	76.6 mi.
Santa's Land	Cherokee	NC	76.6 mi.
Paramount's Carowinds	Charlotte	NC	83.6 mi.
Dollywood	Pigeon Forge	TN	84.0 mi.
Rockin' Raceway	Pigeon Forge	TN	84.0 mi.
NASCAR SpeedPark	Sevierville	TN	84.0 mi.

Water Parks
Paramount's Carowinds-Water Works	Pineville	NC	87.6 mi.

Golf Courses
Grassy Creek Golf & Country Club	Spruce Pine	NC
Mount Mitchell Golf Club	Burnsville	NC	13.0 mi.
Mountain Glen Golf Course	Newland	NC	14.1 mi.
Green Oaks Golf Club	Concord	NC	14.6 mi.
Rocky River Golf Club at Concord	Concord	NC	14.6 mi.
Village of Sugar Mountain Golf Course	Banner Elk	NC	20.1 mi.
Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort	Seven Devils	NC	20.9 mi.
Old Fort Golf Course	Old Fort	NC	21.4 mi.
Quaker Meadows Golf Club	Morganton	NC	22.5 mi.
Buffalo Valley Golf Course	Unicoi	TN	24.5 mi.
Silver Creek Plantation	Morganton	NC	24.7 mi.
Magnolia Golf Club	Magnolia	NC	25.0 mi.
Black Mountain Golf Course	Black Mountain	NC	25.5 mi.
Tillery Tradition Country Club	Mount Gilead	NC	25.6 mi.
Country Acres Golf Club	Lenoir	NC	30.0 mi.
Lenoir Golf Course	Lenoir	NC	30.0 mi.

Ski Areas
Ski Beech	Banner Elk	NC	20.3 mi.
Sugar Mountain Ski Area	Banner Elk	NC	20.3 mi.
Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort	Seven Devils	NC	21.1 mi.
Ski Wolf Laurel	Mars Hill	NC	27.9 mi.
Cataloochee	Maggie Valley	NC	64.2 mi.
Scaly Mountain	Scaly Mountain	NC	94.2 mi.

State Parks
Mount Mitchell State Park		NC	14.9 mi.

Museums
Carroll Reece Museum	Johnson City	TN	31.9 mi.	(Multidisciplinary)
Hands On! Regional Museum	Johnson City	TN	31.9 mi.	(Children's)
Hickory Museum of Art	Hickory	NC	42.5 mi.	(Art)

Zoos and Aquariums
Western North Carolina Nature Center	Asheville	NC	35.0 mi.
Greenville Zoo	Greenville	SC	75.8 mi.
Knoxville Zoological Gardens	Knoxville	TN	104.0 mi.

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