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.
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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 CampgroundsHistoric 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 DistrictsLinville 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
Armstrong Fish Hatchery
State fish hatchery open throughout the year. View and feed three species of trout in raceways and ponds. School tours available.
Marion, NC Fishing
Things to do near Marion, NC
Transylvania Balloon Company
Hot Air Balloon Rides. Hendersonville is part of NC's largest apple-producing region. Float above the orchards, farms, rivers...
Holiday Inn Express
Located off 421 at the entrance of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, the Inn at Wilkesboro is the perfect place for busines...
Park Place Bed & Breakfast
We invite you to visit with us and enjoy Park Place hospitality. For your comfort, we offer three well appointed climate-con...
Wendy's
Quality is our recipe. Check out our 99 cent Super Value Menu. The best 99 cents you can spend. Open year round.
Carolina Motel
Very clean, reasonable and convenient to Gem Mines and all Franklin area attractions. Two miles S. of Franklin on U.S. Hwy. 4...