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 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
State fish hatchery open throughout the year. View and feed three species of trout in raceways and ponds. School tours available.
Marion, NC Fishing
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 CampgroundsNestled on 6 acres with 2 creeks, pond and mill wheel, Mountain Creek can make "Your Moment in the Mountains". Each of the 6...
On the headwaters of the New River. Adjacent to Bass Lake and Moses Cone's 35 miles of hiking trails. Short waking distance t...
Meadowbrook Inn offers guests affordable elegance. With 61 rooms and convenient amenities, we are suitable for group or getaw...
Irish pub. ...
Escape to our mountain top oasis in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our newly refurbished accommodations and our full-service conf...