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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

Attractions and Upcoming Events


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

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

Historic Carson House

Built as a walnut log cabin in 1793

Marion, NC Historic Homes

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

Things to do near Marion, NC

Hampton Inn & Suites

The Hampton Inn & Suites is a beautiful hotel featuring a fireplace in the lobby, two-room suites, sauna, whirlpool spa and o...

Sunset Rock

An easy hike of 15-20 minutes to a point that overlooks the charming village of Highlands....

Sugar Top Resort Condominiums

Highrise condominium on top of Sugar Mountain. Spectacular views. Two bedroom Units with access to indoor pool and sauna ...

Lakewood RV Resort

Lakewood RV Resort is a quiet retreat ideal for year-round residential mountain living or a relaxing vacation getaway! In the...

Daniel Boone Native Gardens

The gardens feature a collection of North American native plant material in an informal landscape design, for education and p...