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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

Marion, NC Historic Districts

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

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

Linville 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

Attractions near Marion, NC

Blimpie Subs & Salads

Delicious subs, sandwiches and salads made fresh every day! Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open year round.

Economy Inn

Clean, modern Rooms with the lowest rates in town ...

Highlands Nature Center & Biological Station

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

Wilderness Taxidermy & Outfitters

4,000 square-foot museum containing animals from all over the world. Tastefully mounted in diaramas to depict the animals in ...

El Camino Motel

Privately owned motel, entirely rock sided, located with in walking distance of the Harrah's Cherokee Casino. Well manicured...