Our local restaurants, taprooms, wineries, pubs, etc. are practicing North Carolina's COVID-19 guidelines.
We have a diverse group of locally owned properties and national chains serving customers through indoor dining guidelines at 50% capacity, pick-up service, and outdoor seated service. Please call before you go to ask about daily specials, guidelines, and conditions.
Local creations include southern favorites, often with a twist, like pulled pork BBQ, handmade bean burgers, and sweet treats. Call to request a copy of The 310 District brochure and map, the district is home to a variety of restaurants, music hall, micro-brewery, taproom, and more.
Visit the area's diverse boutique vineyards. The varying styles, terroir, and personalities are reflected in each bottle. You'll find them in the Linville Falls and Lake James communities plus in downtown Marion, stop by Keeper's Cut Meadery. It's one of a handful of North Carolina meaderies.
Marion's downtown tailgate market is a great place to shop for seasonal items, picnic goodies and is an ideal spot to pick up specialty items like homemade bread and baked treats. During the growing season, they are open on Tuesday afternoons and Saturday mornings, check for seasonal hours. Cheese lovers don't miss the English Farmstead Cheese Shop and stop by the Switzerland General Store to pick up specialty foods and goodies.
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Bear Creek Marina is part of a 200+ acre combined residential and recreational facility located on picturesque Lake James. Boat ...
Opening September 1st, Boondocks offers lunch and dinner service, plus bar service including regionally crafted beers. They're easy to ...
Location for the season tailgate market every Tuesday during the growing season as well as fall craft and holiday markets ...
Legendary Charlie McKinney made his home here. Now, the site is much more than a century old apple orchard. Take ...
Keeper’s Cut Meadery makes traditional and flavored mead from their new space in Marion, NC's The 310 District. Hours ...
Craft beer and wine taproom featuring local beverages, all from North Carolina. Great selection of non-alcoholic drinks as well. Family ...
Award winning, locally owned boutique winery offering a variety of red and white wines. Tasting and tours available mid-February through ...
For over 30 years, the cafe has been serving homemade sandwiches, soups and quiche. Their Applewood smoked, pulled pork ...
Former commercial mine, operating today as a recreational mine with campsites, hook ups, restrooms, showers and the Miner's Diner ...
2020 - COVID-19 Operating Hours and Policies have changed. Phase I of the Orchard's re-opening process will begin Saturday, June ...
Tom Johnson Camping World is more than a campground, it also serves as a performance/event venue. Located beside Historic ...
A travel guide for Marion, Old Fort, Lake James, Linville Falls and Little Switzerland, NC.
91 South Catawba Avenue
Old Fort, NC 28762
Address
+1 (828) 668-4282
+1 (888) 233-6111
Phone
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