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Marion, North Carolina

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 and Polly Spout Road between Marion and Rutherfordton.

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Historic Carson House

Built as a walnut log cabin in 1793

Marion, NC Historic Homes

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

Tom Johnson Rally Park

Large groups only! Mid Apr-Oct. RVs/campers. Food service (catering available), grills/tables, showers, propane, electric hook-ups, dump site. Fishing, basketball, large pavilion. Tom Johnson Camping Center, largest RV dealership in southeast, US 70, west of Marion.

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Marion, NC Parks

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

Things to do near Marion, NC

Baymont Inn Biltmore

Convenience and comfort near area attractions. Located two blocks from Biltmore Estate, two miles from the Blue Ridge Parkwa...

Rosie's Cafe

Pinto beans and cornbread, sandwiches and daily specials. Dinner - shrimp and fish. ...

Longview Cottages

Cottages. Open year round. ...

Ridge Runner Naturals

A delightful shop full of nature-inspired gifts. From decorative accessories for the home, to educational childrens' toys, t...

Tweetsie Railroad

Even in today's high-tech world, there's still a place for old-fashioned fun. That place is Tweetsie Railroad. As the Carolin...