![]() Then Mick found me and I went over to the cool kids table with the distributor dudes. I sat at the cider house bar for a few minutes to figure out what I wanted to start with. I picked up a tasty Caprese sandwich from across the street. It was officially 6-9pm (when the 2 Towns guys were there), but they had the 2 Towns selections on tap much earlier. ![]() I got there quite awhile before the event started. Sarah from Cider Log is the manager at the Schilling Cider House now, I finally got to meet Mick from Click Distributing (we’ve chatted on Facebook quite a bit), and I also met some folks from some other distributors as well. ![]() It was only my second time there, but I’ve already gone back for a third visit the following week. #TWO TOWNS MADE MARION PLUS#You can’t beat their 32 cider tap selection! Plus they have a huge bottle selection, all chilled, and you can see every bottle and look at the label and such. I’m a fan of 2 Towns, and got to meet up with some great cider folks, so I was very happy nonetheless. I honestly would have rather gone to the Barrel Aged event they had the night before, but that didn’t work for my schedule. Some of our other favorite small towns nearby include Old Fort (12 miles), Little Switzerland (17 miles), Morganton (22 miles), Black Mountain (20 miles) and Rutherfordton (24 miles).The last Washington Cider Week event I attended was the 2 Towns Tap Night at the Schilling Cider House in the Fremont neighborhood from Seattle (Thurs Sept 17, 2015). Woods Mountain: One of the most challenging hiking/mountain biking trails in western North Carolina, this 24.9-mile single-track loop crosses the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.ĭirections to Marion: It's located 36 miles east of Asheville along I-40. The trail is open to the public from sunrise to sunset.įounders' Art Walk: This new public outdoor art exhibition downtown showcases local iconic places. Ida Wilderness Area: This 36-acre park features a picnic shelter and a one-mile roundtrip hiking trail with views of downtown Marion from the top. The greenway's entrance road (Sam Phillips Drive) is located off of US 70 West, just past Lowe's and next to Table Rock Quarries.Ĭatawba River Outdoors (2334 Hwy 221 Business North) offers tube and kayak trips with shuttles to drop-off points upriver, ending at their location in town. Joseph McDowell Historical Catawba Greenway: Walk or bike this new, one-mile recreational trail, picnic area, fishing pier, wildlife observation deck, and access to the historic Round Hill cemetery. (175 West Henderson St)Ĭarson House: Built in 1793, this house museum is one of the oldest standing structures in western North Carolina, having served as a stagecoach inn and stopping point for important historical figures. Also enjoy mead cocktails, charcuterie & cheese boards, desserts, snacks, and soft drinks. Keeper's Cut Meadery: Offering wine-style and draft mead by tasting, flight, glass, and bottle in their large tasting room.Downtown's "310 District": The Miller Building (29 Logan Street) is a new indoor shopping space and home to Marion Wing Factory, Toonez Chop House, Marion Hot Wheelz (indoor skating rink), Chances of Sprinkles Bakery, and retail shops. ![]() The market is located at the intersection of West Henderson Street and Logan Street, admission and parking are free. Downtown Marion Tailgate Market: Stop by during the growing season every Tuesday 3-6 PM for the freshest produce, meats, cheeses, flowers, baked goods, and locally-made crafts.Spillway Bridge (93 S Main St): a new music venue and taproom with 20 beers on rotation, and their first craft brewery.McDowell Arts Council Gallery & Theatre (50 South Main Street).Mitchell (30 miles) and Linville Falls (25 miles).ĭowntown Marion has really blossomed during the last couple of years! Some highlights include: This small town sits at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains near popular attractions like Mt. Marion's Main Street is lined with historic buildings, churches and the courthouse. ![]()
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