Guidebook for Marion
Parks & Nature
Linville Falls is a beautiful place to loose yourself in nature. It's nearby and you will love short hike to the falls.
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Linville Falls
Linville Falls is a beautiful place to loose yourself in nature. It's nearby and you will love short hike to the falls.
Some of the most beautiful places in the whole USA is just a short drive away on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Blue Ridge Mountains
Some of the most beautiful places in the whole USA is just a short drive away on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Lake James is very close by and has rentals for canoe and kayaking there is also fishing with a license.
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Lake James State Park
7321 NC-126Lake James is very close by and has rentals for canoe and kayaking there is also fishing with a license.
Mount Ida Wilderness Area
Mount Ida DriveOne mile hiking trail with views of downtown Marion from the top.
One of the most challenging hiking/mountain biking trails in Western NC. The single track loop is 24.9 miles and crosses the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.
Woods Mountain Trail
Woods Mountain TrailOne of the most challenging hiking/mountain biking trails in Western NC. The single track loop is 24.9 miles and crosses the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.
Tubing and kayaking. There are shuttles to drop-off points upriver, ending at their location in town.
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Catawba River Outdoors
2334 US 221 Business NTubing and kayaking. There are shuttles to drop-off points upriver, ending at their location in town.
Lake Lure and the surrounding areas are famous for hiking, bird watching, fishing (fly, spinning, lake and river), rock climbing, skiing, shopping, golfing, swimming and boating. Many locally owned restaurants nearby as well as Hickory Nut Brewing and Burnt Shirt Vineyard.
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Lake Lure
Lake Lure and the surrounding areas are famous for hiking, bird watching, fishing (fly, spinning, lake and river), rock climbing, skiing, shopping, golfing, swimming and boating. Many locally owned restaurants nearby as well as Hickory Nut Brewing and Burnt Shirt Vineyard.
3.5 miles of trail; banked turns, berms and rollers for mountain biking views of Lake Lure, Bald Mountain Lake and Youngs Mountain. Pet friendly.
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Buffalo Creek Park Trail
Buffalo Creek Park Trail3.5 miles of trail; banked turns, berms and rollers for mountain biking views of Lake Lure, Bald Mountain Lake and Youngs Mountain. Pet friendly.
Shopping
There's plenty to spend your money on with top level shops in the Outlet mall.
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Asheville Outlets
800 Brevard RdThere's plenty to spend your money on with top level shops in the Outlet mall.
Essentials
Ingles is a short drive away. You'll find just about everything you need to make your favorite dishes in Ingles. They also have a decent vegetarian and vegan options.
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Ingles Market
625 W Henderson StIngles is a short drive away. You'll find just about everything you need to make your favorite dishes in Ingles. They also have a decent vegetarian and vegan options.
Walmart Supercenter
60 Airport RdArts & Culture
We like to go to the Biltmore on the weekdays to miss the weekend crowds. Make sure you check out the village and on the website you can find out which nights have free concerts in the house and on the grounds.
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StWe like to go to the Biltmore on the weekdays to miss the weekend crowds. Make sure you check out the village and on the website you can find out which nights have free concerts in the house and on the grounds.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lookout is a great locals spot to grab a fantastic micro beer. Tuesday's are $1 off each pour and on Wednesday there is also live music.
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Lookout Brewing Company
103 S Ridgeway AveLookout is a great locals spot to grab a fantastic micro beer. Tuesday's are $1 off each pour and on Wednesday there is also live music.
Mica Town Brewing
25 Brown DrRefinery 13
13 N Main StSpillway Bridge & Co.
93 S Main StNew music venue and taproom with 20 beers on rotation
Brewery with great views near Chimney Rock.
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Hickory Nut Gorge Brewery at Chimney Rock
461 Main StBrewery with great views near Chimney Rock.
Great winery with big patio and great views.
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The Burntshirt Vineyards Tasting Room & Bistro
438 Main StGreat winery with big patio and great views.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
579 Tunnel RdFood scene
Burrito Bros.
29 N Main StMr Bob's Do-Nuts
60 S Main StMcDowell Local
23 N Main StBrewery with great views near Chimney Rock
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Hickory Nut Gorge Brewery at Chimney Rock
461 Main StBrewery with great views near Chimney Rock