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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

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 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

Albemarle Inn

AAA Four Diamond, elegant Greek Revival mansion with gardens. Period guest rooms offer clawfoot tubs, fine linens, fresh flow...

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P Bar J Scenic Valley Farm

In the middle of a cattle farm, offers fishing, hiking, total privacy. Smoking outside only - children welcome. Ask owners ...

The Lodge at Old Edwards Inn

Elegant garden setting in the heart of downtown Highlands. 29 luxurious guestrooms and suites. Welcome amenity, gourmet conti...

Boone Jaycee's Park

Children's park, offering slides, swings, other amusements, and room to run. Overlooks Boone, and offers covered picnic table...