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Marion, North Carolina

Marion, North Carolina

Marion, NC, nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, offers a blend of outdoor adventures, cultural attractions, and historic sites. Drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway scenic byway and enjoy breathtaking mountain vistas, hiking trails, and overlooks. Linville Caverns are located nearby. The natural limestone caverns offer guided tours through fascinating underground formations. Lake James State Park offers opportunities for hiking, swimming, boating, and fishing amidst stunning mountain scenery. Fish the pristine waters of Lake James or nearby rivers and streams that are known for trout fishing.

Explore the charming Downtown Marion Historic District with its historic buildings, shops, galleries, and restaurants. Don't miss the McDowell County Courthouse, a beautiful architectural gem. The Mountain Gateway Museum records the history and culture of the region, featuring exhibits on early Appalachian life, Native American heritage, and more.

Marion is surrounded by numerous hiking trails, white water rafting, rock climbing, cycling, and many campgrounds. Whether you're seeking outdoor adventures or cultural experiences, Marion, North Carolina, has something to offer for every traveler.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Pinto Acres Rodeo

Marion, NC Rodeos

Tom Johnson Rally Park

Large groups only! Mid Apr-Oct. RVs/campers. Food service (catering available), grills/tables, showers, propane, electric hook-ups, dump site. Fishing, basketball, large pavilion. Tom Johnson Camping Center, largest RV dealership in southeast, US 70, west of Marion.

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Marion, NC Parks

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park

Open Apr-Oct. Sites: gravel, grass, some shaded, pull-thrus, full hook-ups. Facilities: restrooms & showers, public phone, general store, snack bar, RV supplies, laundry. Recreation:

Marion, NC Parks

Armstrong Fish Hatchery

State fish hatchery open throughout the year. View and feed three species of trout in raceways and ponds. School tours available.

Marion, NC Fishing

Linville Caverns

NC's only show caverns allows visitors to glimpse nature at work "inside" the mountains. Experienced guides point out interesting stalactite & stalagmite formations & explain the rich history & geological formation of the caverns, showing cave life that exists in a delicate ecosystem &

Marion, NC Caverns

Things to do near Marion, NC

Hampton Inn

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Etowah Valley Country Club & Golf Lodge

Etowah Valley Country Club & Golf Lodge is an immaculate 27 hole championship course, site of a nationally televised Kemper S...

Bent Creek Lodge

A mountain retreat surrounded by 160 wooded acres, yet only 10 miles from the heart of downtown.

Scottish Tartans Museum

The museum, the only one of its kind in the United States, contains the official registry of all publicly-known tartans and i...

Jackson Hole Trading Post

Cleanest gem mine around! Located on Waterfall Dr. between Franklin and Highlands on Hwy. 64. Custom jewelry, semiprecious co...