marshall & mars hill

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Nestled in the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, the towns of Mars Hill and Marshall are wonderful places to live, work, shop, learn, and enjoy a leisurely pace and quality of life. Residents and visitors enjoy easy access to mountain sports and family activities as well as to the cosmopolitan city of Asheville, only 20 miles away via Interstate 26. Marshall and Mars Hill are also near the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Appalachian Trail, and many national and state parks and recreation areas. On a clear day, Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak in the eastern United States, is visible from town, and skiing, hiking, cycling, horseback riding and whitewater rafting are among the many easily accessible outdoor activities. Popular communities and neighborhoods include:

French Broad Crossing
The Preserve at Little Pine
Bend Of Ivy
Full View Estates
Laurel Highlands
Mountain Home Estates
Scenic Wolf Resort
Wolf Laurel
The Preserve at Wolf Laurel

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area highlights

Marshall & Mars Hills key attractions and highlights

nantahala outdoor center

Family-friendly white water rafting on the scenic French Broad River. Explore the third-oldest river in the world, located deep in the rugged Pisgah National Forest. Accommodations from deluxe cabins to rustic camping and restaurants are located on site.

i-26 scenic byway

The only section of North Carolina interstate to be designated a scenic byway, this road includes unique engineering marvels, wildlife passages, stunning views of Mt. Mitchell and drives through Sams Gap and Buckner Gap near the Tennessee border.

southern appalachian repertory theatre

Professional theatre in the mountains! In residence at the historic Owen Theatre on the campus of Mars Hill University, SART produces plays, musicals, and original works, many portraying the rich culture and heritage of Southern Appalachia.