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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

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

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

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

Things to do near Marion, NC

Linville Caverns

NC's only show caverns allows visitors to glimpse nature at work "inside" the mountains. Experienced guides point out intere...

Smoky Mountains on the Fly

Licensed guide service and instruction for trout and smallmouth bass fly fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park a...

Tanger Shoppes on the Parkway

Shop Tanger Shoppes on the Parkway in Blowing Rock and buy direct from over 30 brand name manufacturer and designer outlet st...

Clay County Historical & Arts Museum

The Clay County Historical & Arts Museum is housed in the Old County Jail Museum which was constructed in 1912 and used as a ...

The City Restaurant

Family Style Restaurant. Open Year Round. ...