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Mount Mitchell
The highest peak east of the Mississippi at 6,684 ft, reached by scenic NC-128 off the Blue Ridge Parkway; a short paved path leads from the parking area to the summit observation deck.
25 km · about 30 min drive
North Carolina, United States · North America
Spruce Pine works well as a base: 25 minutes from Bakersville, 28km from Linn Cove Viaduct Viewpoint (Blue Ridge Parkway).
Spruce Pine is a town located in North Carolina, United States. With a population of 2,134, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Spruce Pine sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Spruce Pine to your route.
Gunter Building is a historic commercial building located at Spruce Pine in Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States. It was built about 1941, and is a two-story, three bay by four bay, building constructed of river-tumbled micaceous biotite. It was built by local stonemasons Charlie Mitchell and Dave GreeneRead more
for the Belk-Broome Company.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. It is located in the Downtown Spruce Pine Historic District.
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Spruce Pine is located in North Carolina, United States, North America. The coordinates are 35.9154 latitude, -82.0646 longitude.
Spruce Pine has a population of approximately 2,134 people, making it a town in United States.
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landmark
The highest peak east of the Mississippi at 6,684 ft, reached by scenic NC-128 off the Blue Ridge Parkway; a short paved path leads from the parking area to the summit observation deck.
25 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A viewing area for the engineering marvel of the Linn Cove Viaduct as it curves around the face of Grandfather Mountain.
28 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A craggy 5,946 ft North Carolina peak just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, crowned by the Mile High Swinging Bridge: America's highest suspension footbridge, reached by a dramatic summit road.
29 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
America's favourite drive: 469 miles of ridge-top parkway linking Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains national parks, with countless overlooks, hiking trails, and blazing autumn foliage.
30 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A short, gnarled tunnel of rhododendron on the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 364 opens onto a bald 360-degree summit above the Great Craggy Mountains. Catawba rhododendron turns the slopes purple in mid-June.
37 km · about 45 min drive
cafe
A cozy mountain cafe near the Blue Ridge Parkway in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, a favorite stop for travelers exploring America's most scenic drive.
42 km · about 50 min drive
cafe
A beloved 1883 general store in the Blue Ridge Mountains that has become a destination stop for travelers on the Blue Ridge Parkway, famous for its candy barrels and Appalachian charm.
42 km · about 50 min drive
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