State fish hatchery open throughout the year. View and feed three species of trout in raceways and ponds. School tours available.
Attractions and Upcoming Events
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 HistoryHistoric 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
Marion, NC Historic DistrictsLinville Mountain Gem Shop & Mines
Area's only custom gem cutting. Fine handmade jewelry. Jewelry repair. Gems, minerals, rocks, lapidary equipment and supplies for sale. Cutting lessons. Gem mining rain or shine year round.
Marion, NC Pioneer History
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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Things to do near Marion, NC
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