What to expect? Anything and everything! Sophisticated tastes won't be disappointed and neither will the person searching for good old-fashioned comfort food, often served with a twist!
You'll find locally crafted specialty foods including cheeses, pulled pork BBQ, vegetarian favorites, and sweet treats. Marion's downtown area is home to local taprooms, breweries and is home to one of the few meaderies in North Carolina.
Follow the Blue Ridge Traveler's Wine Trail! The varying styles, terroir, and personalities are reflected in each bottle. These boutique vineyards are scattered throughout our region, between the Linville Falls area and the Lake James region.
Marion's downtown tailgate market is a great place to shop for seasonal items, picnic goodies or 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.
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New Arby's location in Marion, just off I-40 Exit 81.
Artesana Ice Cream is locally sourced goodness with a delicious and unique twist on a tasty treat. Our creamy blend ...
Locally owned, this small diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some dishes are served with a "Greek flavor" and others ...
Bear Creek Marina is part of a 200+ acre combined residential and recreational facility located on picturesque Lake James. Boat ...
Not a guest of Big Lynn Lodge? That's ok. The public is welcome to join them for breakfast or ...
Bojangle's famous chicken and biscuits is served daily. Breakfast, lunch and dinner options.
Fast food chain offering three meals and snacks daily.
Opening September 1st, Boondocks offers lunch and dinner service, plus bar service including regionally crafted beers. They're easy to ...
Bruce and Barbara Brown own this local lunch time favorite, that's right, lunch only. Bruce is also known for ...
Two brothers doing what they love with amazing people. Authentic Mexican cuisine, where everything is made from scratch!
Locally owned, open daily for lunch or dinner, take out only. Serving pizza, salads and wings! Convenient Marion ...
Famous for providing a family atmosphere with on site smoked pork BBQ and chicken, accompanied by southern sides and homemade ...
Crabby Abby's is a fun, hip and vibrant restaurant in downtown Marion! Made from scratch menu and great cocktails ...
The Crooked Door offers more than just wonderful coffee, they pride themselves on their warm welcome, comfortable surroundings, and great ...
Eddie's offers all of your favorite pizza, sandwiches, pasta and salads using fresh ingredients. Order pizza by the slice ...
Located on US 221 North only a short drive away from both Asheville and the NC high country, our farm ...
Situated on three county lines, choose your favorite! Family operated restaurant featuring home cooked meals, fresh baked pies, best ribs ...
The burrito express concept comes to Marion.
Serving customers for over 40 years! This period drive-in restaurant also offers inside seating. When you're ready to place ...
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 ...
Mouthwatering food, made specifically to your liking, with indoor and outdoor seating. Holly's menu features a variety of salads ...
A local favorite featuring an 18 item buffet plus salad bar. Of course, you may order off the menu and ...
Authentic Tex-Mex cuisine, locally owned restaurant with meeting facilities and catering services.
Keeper’s Cut Meadery makes traditional and flavored mead from their new space in Marion, NC's The 310 District. Hours ...
Open daily for lunch and dinner, Las Salsas is a local favorite and as the name states, offers multiple salsas ...
The ONLY golf course on Lake James, dating back to 1923, when it was designed by famed golf course architect ...
Opened in 2007, Marion's Tailgate Market has supplied regional residents with fresh produce, cheeses, meats and baked goods. ...
You'll find three locations in our region. Marion: 122 US Hwy. 70 West (828-659-3302 600 West Henderson Street ...
Did you realize our area is in the heart of Sourwood Honey territory? It is! We have 23 honey producers ...
A downtown Marion restaurant open Tuesday-Saturday. Featured in Our State magazine - https://www.ourstate.com/mcdowell-local-dishes-up-a-foothills-feast/, these owners ...
Mill Creek Village is located in downtown Old Fort, NC and is comprised of the following businesses and attractions. ...
Delicious, authentic Mexican flavors with full service menu, bar and buffet. Save room for dessert. Friendly and fast service seven ...
Serving lunch and dinner in a comfortable, casual dining area with panoramic views of the Blue Ridge mountains. Outdoor seating ...
* Temporarily closed during the COVID-19 outbreak. * Mr. Bob creates the most aromatic, deliciously soft and fresh doughnuts you could possibly ...
* Temprarily closed during the COVID-19 outbreak. * Locally owned, handmade fresh daily! Mr. Bob's Old Fort location features their nationally ...
Enjoy a wide variety of authentic, Mexican cuisine using fresh ingredients, served in a colorful family friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Catering ...
Japanese cuisine served in a casual atmosphere, with take out and drive thru service.
Pizza Hut located in Marion with full lunch and dinner service or call ahead to use the drive-thru option.
Craft beer and wine taproom featuring local beverages, all from North Carolina. Great selection of non-alcoholic drinks as well. Family ...
Roma Restaurant is celebrating their 10th Anniversary in Nebo, North Carolina, close to Lake James and Lake James State Park ...
Old fashioned, southern style food and cafe serving breakfast and lunch between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm. Stop ...
Unique, seasonal shopping at its best, located directly across the street from the Switzerland Inn and Chalet Restaurant. Choose from ...
* Temporarily closed during the COVID-19 outbreak. * The SIMPLE things are the BEST things in life! Simply is a collaborative effort ...
Pulled pork BBQ, ribs and more. Look for the "big barrel gun" out front, it's our smoker! Serving lunch ...
Fast, fresh deli style sandwiches and salads. Open daily serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Serving deli style sandwiches and salads plus, breakfast daily. Located inside the Love Truck Stop.
For over 30 years, the cafe has been serving homemade sandwiches, soups and quiche. Their Applewood smoked, pulled pork ...
Choices. That’s what your stay at the Switzerland Inn is all about. Select from spacious rooms flavored with a touch ...
The Chalet is a full service restaurant located at the Switzerland Inn in Little Switzerland, NC. Serving three meals daily ...
The Fowl Play Pub is located at the Switzerland Inn and is a great place to meet for drinks or ...
Former commercial mine, operating today as a recreational mine with campsites, hook ups, restrooms, showers and the Miner's Diner ...
Preserving the history, culture and heritage of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this historic orchard covers 280 acres on both sides ...
Located at the Linville Falls Golf Club, yes it's open to the public, The Sand Trap Grille & Pub ...
Tom Johnson Camping World is more than a campground, it also serves as a performance/event venue. Located beside Historic ...
Locally owned burger and BBQ pick up/take-out restaurant located in Old Fort, NC. Jeff creates hand patted burgers with ...
* Temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. * The Waffle House is conveniently located in Marion, just off I-40 Exit 86 ...
* Temporarily closed during the COVID-19 outbreak. " The Waffle House is conveniently located in Marion, just off I-40 Exit 86/Hwy ...
Wendy's old fashioned hamburgers, serving salads, chicken and more.
Zaxby's offers fried chicken wings, chicken fingers, salads and more.
A travel guide for Marion, Old Fort, Lake James, Linville Falls and Little Switzerland, NC.
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