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Andrews Geyser
Popular streamside wooded picnic area alongside national forest service lands. In 1885
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Mountain cabins near Little Switzerland completely furnished with fireplaces, lots of glass, wood, paneling, large decks with panoramic views at 3,800 foot elevation. Home brew and organically grown vegetables available seasonally. Tennis &
Little Switzerland, NC BusinessesTimberline Properties, Inc.
Featuring weekly and monthly rentals of spectacular fully furnished vacation homes in the most sought after locations. Choose from 20 unique homes acommodating from 2 to 12
Little Switzerland, NC BusinessesComfort Inn
Featuring executive suites with whirlpool, picnic area, sun deck, indoor pool, and hot tub. Meeting facilities also available. Open year round. Located on the US 221 Bypass and US 70 West in Marion.
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Burnetts Landing
Located on Lake James. Hankins Road and Lake James Road, Marion. Open year round. Sites: some gravel, some grass, all shaded, water and electric hook-ups available (a/c extra), tent sites. Facilities: bath house. Recreation: swimming, fishing.
Marion, NC Other Attractions
Lake James Boat Excursions
Tour more than 150 miles of shoreline on one of North Carolina's most beautiful lakes. "Last of the Mohicans" and "The Hunt for Red October" filmed here. Three hour tours by reservation. Summer only, weather permitting.
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Emerald Village
Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, about 1 hour from Asheville, NC, is Emerald Village, NC's #1 gem mining attraction! Go underground in a real mine at the NC Mining Museum. See old mining equipment and displays, and enjoy the splashing waterfall!
Little Switzerland, NC Other AttractionsMountain Stream RV Park
Beautiful 40 site park on Buck Creek with most sites streamfront. Trees, flower, large centerplay lawn. White gravel roads and pads. This Good Sam park got a "10" rating. Central covered pavilion with Saturday night music and entertainment. 5
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