Guidebook for Marion
Food Scene
Our go to place for BBQ every time! Excellent BBQ and sides and other items available. Very cozy.
17 locals recommend
Countryside BBQ LLC
2070 Rutherford RdOur go to place for BBQ every time! Excellent BBQ and sides and other items available. Very cozy.
Best coffee in town. Locally owned and very unique. Upstairs in a 100+ year old building in downtown Marion. Tables/chairs available as well as sofas for sitting down to relax and read a good book.
6 locals recommend
Crooked Door Coffee House
Best coffee in town. Locally owned and very unique. Upstairs in a 100+ year old building in downtown Marion. Tables/chairs available as well as sofas for sitting down to relax and read a good book.
Parks & Nature
Linville Falls
Walk, run, or bike alongside the Catawba river on a paved trail. Great for families! Free.
The Marion Greenway
Sam Phillips DriveWalk, run, or bike alongside the Catawba river on a paved trail. Great for families! Free.
Lake James State Park
7321 NC-126Family friendly and swimming available.
Sightseeing
Linville Caverns, Inc.
19929 U.S. 221Family oriented. Guided tours.
George Vanderbilt's famous Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC. Lots of American history and architecture.
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StGeorge Vanderbilt's famous Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC. Lots of American history and architecture.
National Parkway which is part of the Appalachian Mountains (The Great Smoky Mountains and Blue Ridge mountains are part of this). Beautiful scenic route for miles and miles!
68 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge ParkwayNational Parkway which is part of the Appalachian Mountains (The Great Smoky Mountains and Blue Ridge mountains are part of this). Beautiful scenic route for miles and miles!
Entertainment & Activities
Catawba River Outdoors
2334 US 221 Business NRiver rafting and water tubing.
Shopping
Asheville Mall
3 S Tunnel RdBiltmore Village
Walmart Supercenter
60 Airport RdIngles Market
625 W Henderson St