3 days in Marion Itinerary

Marion is a city in McDowell County, North Carolina, United States. Change things up with these side-trips from Marion: Moses H. Cone Memorial Park (in Blowing Rock), Pisgah National Forest (in Pisgah Forest) and Lake Lure (Zipline & Lake Lure Flowering Bridge). There's lots more to do: explore the fascinating underground world of Linville Caverns, grab your bike and head to Greenway Bike Trail, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Grandfather Mountain.

For more things to do, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Marion online travel route planner.

In May, daily temperatures in Marion can reach 78°F, while at night they dip to 55°F.