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 1860s building recently renovated and is the oldest surviving depot on the Western Rail Line. Other interesting structures include four churches built between 1882 and 1935. Tour guide is available by reservation.
Properties are open Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm and majority are open Sat 10 am-5 pm.
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 HistoryPan 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 CampgroundsListed 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 DistrictsOpen 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 ParksFully guided, guide-assisted and rental trips available. A family-owned business since 1971, Wildwater runs on the Nantahala...
Bald Mountain, the original course, was named for the rock-faced cliffs towering over the course. Bald Mountain offers a true...
Escape to the mountains in our charming lakefront cottage with beautiful mountain sunset views on Lake Lure. Fully renovated ...
Features twelve exhibitions annually, offers a variety of workshops and classes to children and adults, and has a gift shop i...
Located 1 mile up a gravel road, the cabin has 2 bedrooms with private baths, a full kitchen, fireplace, screened porch, deck...