Museum of North Carolina Minerals

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Every artist should visit Penland, whether for a day or to take one of their immersive summer classes in any number of disciplines. A wonderful creative haven in the beautiful Blueridge mountains of N. Carolina.

Penland School of Crafts

Explore the campus of Penland School of Crafts, during your travels in Bakersville. Discover the mountain views and breweries in this relaxing area.

Penland School of Crafts
It's amazing.

Linville Caverns

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Linville Caverns during your travels in Marion. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the hiking trails.

Linville Caverns
This is at the end of a trail off of Hwy 105 in Burke County NC. Nice location for viewing the Linville Gorge in all it beauty. #hiking #landscape #northcarolina

Linville Gorge Wilderness Area

Explore the great outdoors at Linville Gorge Wilderness Area, a lovely green space in Marion. Discover the mountain views and breweries in this relaxing area.

Linville Gorge Wilderness Area
Jonas Ridge. This panoramic photo was taken June 25th around 1:30 pm. This view is less than a mile hike from the entrance of the park

Linville Falls Visitor Center

After visiting Linville Falls Visitor Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jonas Ridge. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Linville Falls Visitor Center

Parkway Flea & Farmers Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Parkway Flea & Farmers Market during your trip to Spruce Pine. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants.

Parkway Flea & Farmers Market

The Orchard at Altapass

You can take time to visit The Orchard at Altapass during your travels to Spruce Pine. Discover the mountain views and breweries in this relaxing area.

The Orchard at Altapass

Best Lodging Options Near Museum of North Carolina Minerals

Mount Mitchell Eco Retreat

Mount Mitchell Eco Retreat

2.5 out of 5
430 Otter Rock Rd. Burnsville NC
Mount Mitchell Eco Retreat
Smoketree Lodge

Smoketree Lodge

3 out of 5
11914 Highway 105 Banner Elk NC
Smoketree Lodge
Super 8 by Wyndham Black Mountain

Super 8 by Wyndham Black Mountain

2 out of 5
101 Flat Creek Rd Black Mountain NC
Super 8 by Wyndham Black Mountain
The Highlands at Sugar

The Highlands at Sugar

3 out of 5
2173 Sugar Mountain Drive Banner Elk NC
The Highlands at Sugar
Hampton Inn Black Mountain

Hampton Inn Black Mountain

2.5 out of 5
306 Black Mountain Avenue Black Mountain NC
Hampton Inn Black Mountain
The Lodge at Banner Elk

The Lodge at Banner Elk

2.5 out of 5
1615 Tynecastle Highway Banner Elk NC
The Lodge at Banner Elk
Bluegreen Vacations Blue Ridge Village, an Ascend Collection Resort

Bluegreen Vacations Blue Ridge Village, an Ascend Collection Resort

3 out of 5
3781 Tynecastle Highway Banner Elk NC
Bluegreen Vacations Blue Ridge Village, an Ascend Collection Resort
Quality Inn Black Mountain-Asheville East

Quality Inn Black Mountain-Asheville East

2.5 out of 5
585 Sr 9 Black Mountain NC
Quality Inn Black Mountain-Asheville East
The Monte Vista Hotel

The Monte Vista Hotel

3 out of 5
308 West State St. Black Mountain NC
The Monte Vista Hotel
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