North Carolina
Marion Cabins & Vacation Rentals
A foothills base camp between Lake James, Mount Mitchell and Linville Gorge.
Marion sits at the foot of the Blue Ridge with a Main Street of historic buildings and the county courthouse, and it works mainly as a base camp. Lake James, Mount Mitchell and Linville Gorge are all within reach on the same trip.
It is the practical, unfussy side of the mountains, and prices reflect that.
Nearby
Nearby Attractions
Lake James State Park
At the base of Linville Gorge, with more than 150 miles of shoreline for boating, swimming and fishing.
Official site
Linville Falls
A three tiered waterfall off the Blue Ridge Parkway, around 25 miles out.
Official site
Linville Gorge
Twelve miles of river between steep walls, often called the Grand Canyon of the East.
Official site
Blue Ridge Parkway
Linville Falls sits right on it, with overlooks the length of the drive.
Official site