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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

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

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park

Open 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 Parks

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

Attractions near Marion, NC

Hideaway Cottage & Log Cabin Rentals

Located a short distance from Cullasaja River Gem Mining, Crafts, restaurants and Plays. We have phone's in each cabin for l...

Stanley's BP

Restaurant, convenience store and gas station. Sit down breakfast, lunch and dinner. Take out. ...

Wilkes Community College Gardens

Specialty gardens include the unique Eddy Merle Watson Garden of the Senses featuring Braille-labeled plants and sculptured m...

Green River

Class I, II and III rapids make for great float trips and kayaking classes on the scenic Green River. Class IV rapids for a...

Beech Mountain Sports

A full service mountain bike shop. Sponsor of special mountain biking events during the biking season. ...