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Lake James State Park

You can take time to visit Lake James State Park during your travels to Nebo. Discover the area's mountain views and coffeehouses.

Lake James State Park
The McDowell County Courthouse in Welch, West Virginia. Detectives from the Baldwin-Felts agency assassinated Matewan Police Chief Sid Hatfield on the courthouse steps.

McDowell County Courthouse

After visiting McDowell County Courthouse, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Marion. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

McDowell County Courthouse
The Orchard at Altapass is the only orchard that I have been to. Each time I go to Crabtree falls I try to go to the orchard, but this is not always possible because the store is closed during the winter for offseason. I also have never actually gone apple picking, but instead go inside the store and buy the already picked apples. The majority of the times I have visited, there is live bluegrass music. Different kinds of preserved canned foods line many shelves in the store. Homemade fudge is sold, as well as ice cream. During the fall parking can be rough, since it is peak leaf and apple season. This picture captures the vastness of the Appalachian region in my eyes: the life present, the rich colors, and the visibility of the mountains far away. I can recall the sweet smells of the many trees producing apples. #appalachianechoes

The Orchard at Altapass

You can take time to visit The Orchard at Altapass during your travels to Spruce Pine. Discover the mountain views and breweries in this relaxing area.

The Orchard at Altapass

Boat Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Boat Beach during your trip to Nebo? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Boat Beach

McDowell County Public Library

McDowell County Public Library is just one of the places to see in Marion, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

McDowell County Public Library

Marion Greenway Trailhead

You can take time to visit Marion Greenway Trailhead during your travels to Marion. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Marion Greenway Trailhead

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