“ AMERICA ’ S Coolest Hometown .”
That ' s a bold statement . But that ' s Marion , Virginia !
the great outdoors . live music . Bluegrass and Americana . nightlife . locally owned shops . Unique eateries . An art school . And a live nationwide television show . that ' s marion , Virginia !
nestled in the heart of southwest Virginia , marion is the quintessential small town , but not one frozen in time . Historic buildings host a vibrant local “ foodie ” and growing night life scene . Unique shops line this Certified Virginia main street Community .
most folks know marion as the home of Song of the Mountains , the official television series of Virginia . the nationally-syndicated bluegrass and Americana music program is taped before a live audience every month at the historic lincoln theatre . Just steps away , the companion General Francis marion Hotel , in all of its restored Art Deco glory , is the premiere boutique lodging in the region .
marion ' s main street offers an easy stroll to a variety of restaurants , diners , bistros and eateries , something for most every taste .
All local , all authentic - all delicious ! Catch a rising star or a regional tunesmith picking on one of the many stages inside while you dine . then shop ' til your heart ' s content .
learn to paint , to letterpress , to build a guitar or to play a banjo at the wayne C . Henderson school of Appalachian Arts . Hike to the top of molly ' s Knob , or kayak on a glimmering 108-acre lake surrounded by mountaintops reaching for the sky . Ride the “ Back of the Dragon .” tap your toes to your favorite bluegrass band , or pull a tap for a craft beer . Camp in a cabin , room at a B & B , or slumber back in time at our downtown hotel . And don ' t miss the parades , the special events , the huge festivals all summer long !
Fill your shopping bags . Bring your appetite . Feed your soul . All in America ' s Coolest Hometown - marion , Virginia !
“ MOST FOLKS KNOW MARION AS THE HOME OF SONG OF THE MOUNTAINS , THE OFFICIAL TELEVISION SERIES OF VIRGINIA .”