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Spruce Pine
With a population of approximately 2,000 people,
Spruce Pine is the largest town in Mitchell County.
Education
There is a middle school located in Spruce Pine, as
well as the Spruce Pine Montessori School, located
in town. This school offers kindergarten, pre-school
as well as grades 1 through 6. A HeadStart program
is also located here.
Health Care
The Spruce Pine Community Hospital offers both
primary and secondary care facilities. The hospital
has an operating team, and obstetrics department and
regular specialty clinics.
Shopping
With a wide variety of retail stores, shops and
boutiques in downtown Spruce Pine, there is plenty
of opportunity for shopping excursions. The Spruce
Pine public library provides books, videos and other
library services, as well as offering a large
meeting room for community groups.
The Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway, a unit of the National Park
System, extends the length of our area and provides
splendid views around every corner. A visitor
information center is located at the Museum of North
Carolina Minerals at Gillespie Gap, Milepost 331.
Scenic Attractions
Dellinger Grist Mill On Cane Creek is the only
private water-powered mill that still survives in
North Carolina. The mill was entered into the
National Register of Historic Places in 1998. It has
been a family owned mill for over 130 years. The
mill is located on Cane Creek Road, 4 miles east of
Bakersville.
Mount Mitchell is the highest peak east of the Rocky
Mountains. With incredible views, hiking, a museum
and concession stand and restaurant, it provides a
great way to enjoy the area. It is located off Blue
Ridge Parkway mile marker 355.
The Orchard at Altapass is an amazing apple orchard
located between mileposts 328 and 329 on the Blue
Ridge Parkway. It is a fully functioning orchard
that offers tours, hay rides and lunch on weekends.
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