General Francis Marion Hotel, Marion, Va

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For your next vacation, take a look at the beautiful town of Marion in Smyth County Virginia. Below are a few of the most popular destinations in our area and all are a short walk or drive from the General Francis Marion Hotel. Surrounded by National Forest...we have a wide variety of biking, hiking and horse trails, a lake with a beach for swimming and boating, world class trout fishing, Appalachian festivals, museums, authentic Bluegrass and Old Time music, antique shopping, Nascar racing, historic landmarks, and so much more!

	The Lincoln Theatre Located in Historic downtown Marion, and next door to the General Francis Marion Hotel, the Lincoln was originally a movie house built in the 1920s. Today it's been fully restored to host live performances and is one of only three existing Mayan Revival-style theatres in America! Check The Lincoln Theatre's web site for upcoming performances...more
	Song of the Mountains Song of the Mountains is a concert series showcasing Bluegrass and Old-Time musicians. Performances are held at the historical Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia with shows videotaped for later broadcast by Blue Ridge Public Television. The full concert schedule is available online...more
	Hungry Mother State Park Hungry Mother State Park in southwestern Virginia is noted for its woodlands and lake. Easily accessible from Interstate 81 and less than 5 miles from the General Francis Marion Hotel, this park has folklore and history, swimming and a beach, camping, cabin rentals, boat rentals, hiking and a conference center. Hungry Mother is a perfect day trip for hotel guests of all ages...more
	Grayson Highlands State Park Easily accessible from I-81, exit 45 in Marion, Va, and downtown Marion, Grayson is adjacent to the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, a part of Jefferson National Forest. Biking, hiking, horse trails, picnic facilities, and excellent trout fishing are popular park features. Find out more by visiting the web site...more
	The Appalachian Trail The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a 2,174-mile footpath along the ridge crests and across the major valleys of the Appalachian Mountains from Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in northern Georgia. The Appalachian Trail (A.T.) is easily accessible to Marion making it a regular destination for day hikers, weekend and other short-term hikers, section-hikers and thru-hikers...more
	The Museum of the Middle Appalachians Located in Saltville, the Museum of the Middle Appalachians features Geology, Ice Age, Woodland Indians, Civil War and Company Town exibits. You'll also find a collection of more than 4,000 photos of Saltville and the surrounding area which can be viewed and purchased at the Museum Store (Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00am to 4:00pm and on Sunday 1:00pm to 4:00pm) ...more
	Blue Ridge Parkway The Blue Ridge Parkway, sometimes called "America's Favorite Drive," is the most visited unit of America's National Park System. A drive down the Parkway provides stunning, long range vistas and close-up looks at the natural and cultural history of the southern Appalachian mountains. It is designed as a drive-awhile and stop-awhile experience, so please don't be in a hurry...more
	Emory & Henry College Founded in 1836, Emory & Henry is the oldest college in Southwest Virginia. Only 20 miles from Emory, the General Francis Marion Hotel is an excellent choice for Emory & Henry visitors...more
	Bristol Motor Speedway One of the shortest tracks on the Nextel Cup circuit, Bristol has the highest banking, making an appealing combination for driver and spectator alike. The General Francis Marion Hotel is approximately 45 miles from Bristol, Tn making it a great option for your Nascar vacation. Make your reservations early...more

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