Crystal Mountain Gem Mine Tours

Nuggets of fascinating mining facts are waiting to be dug up at Crystal Mountain Gem Mine. This attraction will open your eyes to the equipment and techniques that were used in the past.

This inactive mine site is on the to-do lists of many travelers to Brevard. But Crystal Mountain Gem Mine isn't the only drawcard in the area. Brevard College, Looking Glass Falls, and Sliding Rock are some other worthwhile attractions nearby.

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The Windsor Boutique Hotel

The Windsor Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Downtown Asheville
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Dec 31 - Jan 3
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New York (LGA) to Asheville (AVL)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (534 reviews)
Great staff - very comfortable accommodations, great location

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

Elevation Lofts Hotel

Elevation Lofts Hotel

2 out of 5
Downtown Asheville
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Dec 4 - Dec 8
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Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Asheville (AVL)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)
Beautiful apartment, central location with helpful staff.

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Element Asheville Downtown

Element Asheville Downtown

3 out of 5
Downtown Asheville
Price was $1,006, price is now $728 per person
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Dec 25 - Dec 30
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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Asheville (AVL)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (432 reviews)
Clean room. Friendly staff. Delicious healthy breakfast.

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025

Popular places to visit

Pisgah Forest featuring a cascade and forests

Looking Glass Falls

4.5/5(47 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Looking Glass Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Balsam Grove. Amble around this relaxing area's lush forest, or seek out the hiking trails.

Looking Glass Falls
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Moore Cove Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Moore Cove Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Pisgah Forest. Amble around this relaxing area's lush forest, or seek out the hiking trails.

Moore Cove Falls
Sliding Rock which includes a river or creek and forests as well as a large group of people

Sliding Rock

4.5/5(289 reviews)

Skim down the gentle slope and drop into the mountain swimming hole at western North Carolina’s beautiful natural water slide.

Sliding Rock
Top view of the High Falls in DuPont State Forest changes a bit every day, depending on recent rains or time of year. To see this 150-foot tall waterfall, hike or bike 1.2-mile roundtrip from the High Falls parking area.

High Falls

Explore the great outdoors at High Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Hendersonville. Wander the lush forest and lakeside in this relaxing area.

High Falls

Transylvania Heritage Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Transylvania Heritage Museum during your travels in Brevard. Wander the forest or discover the area's waterfalls.

Transylvania Heritage Museum

Silvermont Mansion and Park

Explore the great outdoors at Silvermont Mansion and Park, a lovely green space in Brevard. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views.

Silvermont Mansion and Park

Best Lodging Options Near Crystal Mountain Gem Mine

Holiday Inn Express Brevard City Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Brevard City Center by IHG

2.5 out of 5
185 Old Hendersonville Hwy, Brevard, NC
Holiday Inn Express Brevard City Center by IHG
The Sunset Motel

The Sunset Motel

2 out of 5
523 S. Broad Street, Brevard, NC
The Sunset Motel
Dreamy Cottage for Two

Dreamy Cottage for Two

Brevard
Dreamy Cottage for Two
The Coolest House in Brevard- Mid-Century - Impeccably Clean - Winter Rates

The Coolest House in Brevard- Mid-Century - Impeccably Clean - Winter Rates

Brevard
The Coolest House in Brevard- Mid-Century - Impeccably Clean - Winter Rates
Sugar Shack Downtown Brevard Pets OK, Fire Pit, Fenced Yard, Bike Storage, Free Biltmore Pass

Sugar Shack Downtown Brevard Pets OK, Fire Pit, Fenced Yard, Bike Storage, Free Biltmore Pass

Brevard
Sugar Shack Downtown Brevard Pets OK, Fire Pit, Fenced Yard, Bike Storage, Free Biltmore Pass
Downtown Brevard Hideaway Steps from Main St Restaurants-Dog Friendly, Fenced

Downtown Brevard Hideaway Steps from Main St Restaurants-Dog Friendly, Fenced

Brevard
Downtown Brevard Hideaway Steps from Main St Restaurants-Dog Friendly, Fenced
Two blocks from Downtown Brevard! Beautiful home with game area!

Two blocks from Downtown Brevard! Beautiful home with game area!

Brevard
Two blocks from Downtown Brevard! Beautiful home with game area!
Stylish mountain cottage walkable to downtown with private backyard.

Stylish mountain cottage walkable to downtown with private backyard.

Brevard
Stylish mountain cottage walkable to downtown with private backyard.
O.P.Taylor's "Big Game" house.

O.P.Taylor's "Big Game" house.

Brevard
O.P.Taylor's "Big Game" house.
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