Greybeard’s Old Fort & Marion Guidebook

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Greybeard’s Old Fort & Marion Guidebook

Neighborhoods

Old Fort is approximately 30 minutes east from downtown Asheville, but has so much to offer guests looking to explore the Blue Ridge Mountains. Explore downtown Black Mountain or Marion, both approximately 15-20 minutes from Old Fort. These small, mountain towns are perfect places to grab a bite to eat, try local craft brews, or explore numerous local shops for local arts and crafts. If you love the outdoors, hike to Catawba Falls- a 100 ft waterfall. The Blue Ridge Parkway can be accessed in East Asheville or north of Marion. South Mountains State Park and Lake James State Park in Morganton are also 30 minutes away.
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Old Fort
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Old Fort is approximately 30 minutes east from downtown Asheville, but has so much to offer guests looking to explore the Blue Ridge Mountains. Explore downtown Black Mountain or Marion, both approximately 15-20 minutes from Old Fort. These small, mountain towns are perfect places to grab a bite to eat, try local craft brews, or explore numerous local shops for local arts and crafts. If you love the outdoors, hike to Catawba Falls- a 100 ft waterfall. The Blue Ridge Parkway can be accessed in East Asheville or north of Marion. South Mountains State Park and Lake James State Park in Morganton are also 30 minutes away.
Downtown Marion is a small, mountain town that is quickly becoming a must stop location during your stay. Approximately 40 minutes to Asheville, Marion is close enough to explore Asheville in a day, but so charming you may want to spend all your time exploring the local shops, restaurants, breweries, and outdoor activities.
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Marion
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Downtown Marion is a small, mountain town that is quickly becoming a must stop location during your stay. Approximately 40 minutes to Asheville, Marion is close enough to explore Asheville in a day, but so charming you may want to spend all your time exploring the local shops, restaurants, breweries, and outdoor activities.

Grocery

Whether you need to pick up just a couple groceries for your stay or you plan to cook full meals for the whole family, here are the convenience and grocery stores we recommend on your way into town.
Pick up all your grocery needs at Ingles in Marion.
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Ingles Market
625 W Henderson St
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Pick up all your grocery needs at Ingles in Marion.
Right off of I-40 at exit 81, pick up your groceries and remaining vacation needs before heading to your vacation rental.
Walmart Supercenter
2875 Sugar Hill Road
Right off of I-40 at exit 81, pick up your groceries and remaining vacation needs before heading to your vacation rental.
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Food Lion
1210 U.S. 70
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Just need to pick up a couple items for your stay? Stop by Dollar General in Old Fort.
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Dollar General
7854 NC-9
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Just need to pick up a couple items for your stay? Stop by Dollar General in Old Fort.
Grab your essentials quickly at Old Fort's only grocery store.
Frisbee's Piggly Wiggly
Grab your essentials quickly at Old Fort's only grocery store.

Hiking

Easy to moderate hike up to Lower Catawba Falls- a 100 ft. waterfall. Creek runs parallel to the trail and is shaded for most of the hike. For the more adventurous, continue the more difficult climb up to Upper Catawba Falls.
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Catawba Falls
530 Warren Mountain Dr
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Easy to moderate hike up to Lower Catawba Falls- a 100 ft. waterfall. Creek runs parallel to the trail and is shaded for most of the hike. For the more adventurous, continue the more difficult climb up to Upper Catawba Falls.
South Mountains State Park features several levels of hiking trails, including hikes to several beautiful waterfalls. Pack a picnic and enjoy exploring!
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South Mountains State Park
3001 South Mountain Park
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South Mountains State Park features several levels of hiking trails, including hikes to several beautiful waterfalls. Pack a picnic and enjoy exploring!
Green Knob Overlook and Lookout Tower
Green Knob Overlook
Blue Ridge Parkway
Green Knob Overlook and Lookout Tower
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Crabtree Falls
39000 Blue Ridge Pkwy
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Chimney Rock State Park has several trails for different skill levels, as well as an elevator for those with mobility issues. Hike to Hickory Nut Falls or to the top of Chimney Rock for panoramic views of the valley and Lake Lure.
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Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main St
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Chimney Rock State Park has several trails for different skill levels, as well as an elevator for those with mobility issues. Hike to Hickory Nut Falls or to the top of Chimney Rock for panoramic views of the valley and Lake Lure.

Outdoor Activities

Tubing on the Catawba River in Marion. Catawba River Outdoors features 2 hour float rides or 4 hour float rides.
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Catawba River Outdoors
2334 US 221 Business N
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Tubing on the Catawba River in Marion. Catawba River Outdoors features 2 hour float rides or 4 hour float rides.
Lake James State Park is perfect for anyone looking to spend time swimming, boating, or fishing.
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Công viên tiểu bang Lake James
7321 NC-126
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Lake James State Park is perfect for anyone looking to spend time swimming, boating, or fishing.
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Lake Lure
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Andrews Geyser
2111 Mill Creek Rd
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North Carolina's best family zipline experience! Enjoy 5 interconnected zips ending in our 520' megazip. Have little ones? This course is perfect. While they can zip-line solo, our Beanstalk Builder engineered course enables tandem zipping!
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Beanstalk Ziplines
701 Sanford Dr
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North Carolina's best family zipline experience! Enjoy 5 interconnected zips ending in our 520' megazip. Have little ones? This course is perfect. While they can zip-line solo, our Beanstalk Builder engineered course enables tandem zipping!

Food scene

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Burrito Bros.
29 N Main St
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Crabby Abby's
105 S Main St
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McDowell Local
23 N Main St
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Whistle Stop Pizza & Subs
27 E Main St
This local bakery operates out of "Old Yellow," a house where the owner's grandmother, Gogo, lived for 72 years. The place is filled with charm, and the cinnamon rolls are phenomenal!
Gogo's
212 East Main Street
This local bakery operates out of "Old Yellow," a house where the owner's grandmother, Gogo, lived for 72 years. The place is filled with charm, and the cinnamon rolls are phenomenal!

Bars and Breweries

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Mica Town Brewing
25 Brown Dr
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Spillway Bridge & Co. is Marion's premier music venue with a state of the art sound system that showcases amazing local and regional talent.
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Spillway Bridge & Co.
93 S Main St
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Spillway Bridge & Co. is Marion's premier music venue with a state of the art sound system that showcases amazing local and regional talent.
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Keeper’s Cut Meadery
175 W Henderson St
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Xưởng rượu Silver Fork
5000 Patton Rd
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Hillman's Old Fort location was just recently named one of the best breweries in North Carolina. They offer a large selection of beers, Selzers, and cider, along with a food menu to satisfy everyone.
Hillman Beer Old Fort
Hillman's Old Fort location was just recently named one of the best breweries in North Carolina. They offer a large selection of beers, Selzers, and cider, along with a food menu to satisfy everyone.

Sightseeing

On Main St in Marion you'll find 310 District, an indoor shopping space that’s home to Marion Wing Factory, Toonez Chop House, Marion Hot Wheelz indoor skating rink, Chances of Sprinkles Bakery, and several retail shops.
Main Street
Main Street
On Main St in Marion you'll find 310 District, an indoor shopping space that’s home to Marion Wing Factory, Toonez Chop House, Marion Hot Wheelz indoor skating rink, Chances of Sprinkles Bakery, and several retail shops.