Marion’s small town charm is authentic, real, vibrant, alive! A Certified National Main Street Community since 1995, Smyth County’s courthouse town is the epicenter of Southwest Virginia. Music, food, history, outdoor recreation - it’s all right here! Visit our historic downtown, with locally owned shops, restaurants and eateries, the award-winning 1920’s vintage General Francis Marion Hotel, the
historic Lincoln Theater - Home of the nationally-syndicated “Song of the Mountains” television series. Hike, kayak, swim and camp at nearby Hungry Mother State Park. See the wild ponies at Grayson Highlands State Park, hike the Appalachian Trail, ride to the top of Mount Rogers, the highest peak in Virginia. Enjoy a cold Mountain Dew - formulated right here in Marion! Ride the zip line, drive the “Back of the Dragon”. Sample craft beer at 36Fifty Brewery, enjoy authentic mountain moonshine at Highlands Distillery, sip local wine at nearby Davis Valley Vineyards. Come relax, stretch out, and live your best life with us here in the heart of the highlands! Interested in joining our Marion business family? Town leaders have partnered to develop their own small business loan pool to assist getting entrepreneurs funded, bring in national retail and restaurant experts to assist small businesses, and have their own “One Stop Shop” to help entrepreneurs and existing business owners with every aspect of business, from planning to marketing to celebrating their Grand Openings and special events. Known as "America's Coolest Hometown," Marion is always working hard to maintain the tagline - offering a sense of complete uniqueness. Come for a weekend - or for a lifetime! You’ll find “A Little Cool Around Every Corner”! We’re Marion, Virginia. And we’re glad to have you here! PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU NEED IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, PLEASE DIAL 911. If you have a question or concern about the Town of Marion, please email [email protected] for a personal response. Town staff monitors social media, but generally individual responses will be available during normal business hours M-F 9-5 not including holidays. You may also call (276) 378-5026, and we will return your call during business hours.
