Marion
is a small town located along the Catawba River Basin at the eastern foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina. A high quality of life, safe neighborhoods and lots of recreational opportunities describes the town of Marion. It is conveniently situated just north of Interstate 40 about 35 miles east of Asheville and serves as a gateway between the mountains and the Piedmont district. Five parks are located in the town, including one at the Community Building in Downtown Marion, one in West Marion, one in Cross Mill, one on West Court Street and the Maple Leaf Ballfield. Marion is also just minutes from Lake James, which includes public boat ramps, a state park and camping facilities. Other activities in the area include hiking, mountain biking, gem mining and golf. Just a few minutes south of town is the spectacular Blue Ridge Parkway, and other nearby attractions include Mount Mitchell State Park, Linville Caverns and Linville Falls, the Pisgah National Forest and Lake Tahoma reservoir. The city of Charlotte, with its museums, gardens, sports and historical sites, is also just as short drive from Marion.
Surrounding areas: Charlotte, North Carolina (8.9 mi), Monroe, North Carolina (16.5 mi), Mountain Island Lake, North Carolina (19.4 mi), Lake Norman, North Carolina (22.5 mi), Burnsville, North Carolina (25.8 mi), Lake Wylie, North Carolina (28.6 mi), Badin Lake, North Carolina (37.1 mi)
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Marion Vacation Rentals
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Marion Weather & Climate
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The Heartland, near the city of Charlotte, has a moderate, four-season climate. The single most important factor in the state that influences weather is altitude. The Heartland, or central part of the state, is partially protected by the western mountain ranges from the cold air that moves southeastward across the central States. Extreme cold temperatures are rare outside the mountains. The warmest days are found in the interior rather than near the coast. Autumn is the driest season and the season of most rapidly changing temperature. There is no distinct wet or dry season in the state, although July is usually the wettest month. North Carolina is outside the principal tornado area of the U.S., but still averages two or three per year, mostly east of the Mountains in the spring. Tropical hurricanes come close enough to influence the weather about twice in an average year.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
51°F |
32°F |
4.00 in. |
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| February |
55°F |
34°F |
3.55 in. |
- |
| March |
64°F |
41°F |
4.39 in. |
- |
| April |
72°F |
49°F |
2.95 in. |
- |
| May |
79°F |
58°F |
3.66 in. |
- |
| June |
86°F |
66°F |
3.42 in. |
- |
| July |
90°F |
70°F |
3.79 in. |
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| August |
88°F |
69°F |
3.72 in. |
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| September |
82°F |
63°F |
3.83 in. |
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| October |
72°F |
50°F |
3.66 in. |
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| November |
62°F |
41°F |
3.36 in. |
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| December |
54°F |
34°F |
3.18 in. |
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Marion Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Charlotte Douglas International airport (CLT) located about 14 miles west of Marion in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Shelby Municipal airport (EHO) located approximately 51 miles west of Marion in Shelby, North Carolina, the Smith Reynolds airport (INT) located roughly 70 miles northeast of Marion in Winston - Salem, North Carolina, and finally the Piedmont Triad International airport (GSO) located around 75 miles northeast of Marion in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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Marion Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Paramount's Carowinds | Charlotte | NC | 8.9 mi. | | | Jeepers | Concord | NC | 16.1 mi. | | | Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe | Greensboro | NC | 79.0 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Paramount's Carowinds-Water Works | Pineville | NC | 13.8 mi. | | | Emerald Pointe Water Park | Greensboro | NC | 79.0 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Larkhaven Golf Club | Charlotte | NC | 3.9 mi. | | | Divide | Matthews | NC | 6.0 mi. | | | Emerald Lake Golf Club | Matthews | NC | 6.0 mi. | | | Charles T Myers Public Golf Course | Charlotte | NC | 7.9 mi. | | | Charlotte Golf Links | Charlotte | NC | 7.9 mi. | | | Golf Club at Ballantyne | Charlotte | NC | 7.9 mi. | | | Highland Creek Golf Club | Charlotte | NC | 7.9 mi. | | | Oak Hills Golf Course | Charlotte | NC | 7.9 mi. | | | Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation | Charlotte | NC | 7.9 mi. | | | Paradise Valley Par 3 | Charlotte | NC | 7.9 mi. | | | Pawtucket Golf Club | Charlotte | NC | 7.9 mi. | | | Renaissance Park Golf Course | Charlotte | NC | 7.9 mi. | | | Revolution Park Golf Course | Charlotte | NC | 7.9 mi. | | | Sunset Hills Public Golf Course | Charlotte | NC | 7.9 mi. | | | Charlotte National Golf Course | Indian Trail | NC | 8.7 mi. | | | Pebble Creek Golf Course | Indian Trail | NC | 8.7 mi. | | | White Oak Greens | White Oak | NC | 12.4 mi. | | | Crystal Creek Golf Club | Pineville | NC | 13.8 mi. | | | Monroe Country Club | Monroe | NC | 17.1 mi. | | | Stonebridge Golf Club | Monroe | NC | 17.1 mi. | | | Birkdale Golf Club | Huntersville | NC | 17.2 mi. | | | Skybrook Golf Club | Huntersville | NC | 17.2 mi. | | | Firethorne Country Club | Waxhaw | NC | 19.2 mi. | | | Green Meadows Golf Course | Mount Holly | NC | 19.2 mi. | | | Fort Mill Golf Club | Fort Mill | SC | 19.5 mi. | | | Regent Park Golf Club | Fort Mill | SC | 19.5 mi. | | | Springfield Golf Club | Fort Mill | SC | 19.5 mi. | | | Lakewood Golf Course | Cramerton | NC | 21.4 mi. | | | Tega Cay Golf Club | Tega Cay | SC | 22.2 mi. | | | Eagle Chase Golf Club | Marshville | NC | 23.8 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 92.7 mi. | | | Ski Beech | Banner Elk | NC | 94.3 mi. | | | Sugar Mountain Ski Area | Banner Elk | NC | 94.3 mi. | | | Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 113.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Andrew Jackson State Park | | SC | 25.9 mi. | | | Landsford Canal State Park | | SC | 31.0 mi. | | | Crowders Mountain State Park | | NC | 33.4 mi. | | | Duke Powder State Park | | NC | 35.2 mi. | | | Morrow Mountain State Park | | NC | 37.0 mi. | | | Kings Mountain State Park | | SC | 37.6 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Lightfactory | Charlotte | NC | 8.9 mi. | (Art) | | Mint Musuem of Art | Charlotte | NC | 8.9 mi. | (Art) | | Historic Latta Plantation | Huntersville | NC | 17.3 mi. | (History) | | Schiele Museum of Natural History | Gastonia | NC | 28.5 mi. | (Science) | | Stanly County Historic Preservation Commission Museum | Albemarle | NC | 29.7 mi. | (History) | | Hickory Museum of Art | Hickory | NC | 52.3 mi. | (Art) | | Rankin Museum of American and Natural History | Ellerbe | NC | 53.2 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Doors | Advance | NC | 54.0 mi. | (Miscellaneous) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| North Carolina Zoological Park | Asheboro | NC | 60.8 mi. | | | Riverbanks Zoological Park and Botanical Garden | Columbia | SC | 84.8 mi. | | | Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 99.4 mi. | | | Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 108.8 mi. | |
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