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Marion, North Carolina

  • Historic Downtown Marion

    Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, downtown Marion was established in 1842. Commercial development began in 1870 on 50 acres donated by John Carson. The Marion Depot is an 1860...
    Historic Downtown Marion

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Historic Carson House

Built as a walnut log cabin in 1793

Marion, NC Historic Homes

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

Lucky Strike Gold & Gem Mine, Campground

Pan for gold in a stream that was mined in the early 1800s or look for gemstones in our flumes. Dining and gift shop on site. 51 campsites, 26 are full hook-up with electric, water and sewer, and 25

Marion, NC Campgrounds

Heather Grove Gold & Gem Panning

A family-oriented recreational attraction with gold and gem panning, high banking, sluicing and dredging. Five rustic cabins and furnished cottage available for overnight or weekly rentals. Creekside campsites are also available. Located on US 221

Marion, NC Pioneer History

Things to do near Marion, NC

Highlands Nature Center & Biological Station

Guided hikes, children's classes, evening lectures, indoor museum and botanical garden. Call for times. ...

French Broad River

One of only a few rivers running north in the US, the French Broad offers opportunities for many activities. Whitewater raft...

Whistle Stop Cafe

A delightful cafe located in the Whistle Stop Antique and Craft Mall. One of their specialities is "Mufsaletta" which is a h...

Quaker Meadows Plantation

(c. 1812) Built by Captain Charles McDowell, son of Rev. War leader Charles McDowell. The restored plantation home is avail...

Corrieglen Cottages

Visit us for a quiet, comfortable, relaxing vacation. Fully furnished 1- and 2-bedroom cottages. Located in the Great Smoky M...