Up & Away - Marion, VA

10/13/2024

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Whether you want to come for the day or spend the night, we're open. We hope to see you this weekend.

07/04/2024

Two times in a row now! Thank you!! 🎉🎉🎉

05/30/2024

We love the drive-in! ❤️ 🎥 🍿

05/20/2024

Summertime!! ☀️ 🇺🇸

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For additional information, contact Ken Heath [email protected] (276) 378-5026

MARION VA HEATING UP SUMMER WITH LIVE MUSIC, CAR SHOW, CRAB FEAST AND MORE!

“America’s Coolest Hometown” is red hot this summer! From Cruise ins to the July 4th Car Show, live concerts, “Hungriest Mother Food Challenges” and the first-ever “Crab Feast”, Marion is ready for the sun!

Juneteenth Celebration June 14 & 15
- Friday, June 14th Marion Celebrates Juneteenth Concert at The Farmers Market Pavilion, featuring ENTICE LIVE from 6pm-9pm. Admission is free.
- Saturday, June 15 Juneteenth Programs at Mount Pleasant African-American Museum and Historical Society with programs, live music and more. Admission is free.

Cruise In at the Farmers Market Saturday, June 15 6pm-9pm featuring Jigsaw Jane.

“Red, White and YOU” Festival at Riverbend Park Thursday, July 4th
- 11am – 3pm Marion Downtown Annual Car Show at Riverbend Park. Gates open at 10, event begins at 11am. Live music by Victor Lawson & Boogie Chillin’. Gates open at 10am. Spectator admission is free. Vehicle registration is $25.

- 5pm – 9pm Southeast Crab Feast at Riverbend Park. ALL YOU CAN EAT fresh Blue Crabs, one side of Fish & Chips, Live Band and a Family Friendly Environment for the entire family. Tickets are $45 adult/$15 kids, and MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE. SouthEast Crab Feast seafood is seasoned to a great taste however you are welcome to bring your own personal condiments such as dipping sauces, special seasoning and/or crab mallet. Sorry no outside coolers, beverages or large bags. All ticket sales are final. Order tickets online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/southeast-crab-feast-marion-va-tickets-864992364447.

“Downtown Marion Hungriest Mother Food Festival” July 19 & 20
- Friday, July 19 6-10pm “Phantom’s Annual Comin’ Home Block Party on Main”

- Saturday, July 20 3pm-10pm “Hungriest Mother Food Festival” featuring:
Jigsaw Jane 3:30pm-5:00pm
FOOD CHALLENGES 5:30pm
Over a dozen food challenges where folks can compete to see who can chow down on local dishes the fastest to win a custom medal and bragging rights as “The Hungriest Mother”!
“Songs of The South” Alabama Tribute 8:30pm-10:00pm

05/16/2024

05/16/2024

Another ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 😊😍

05/02/2024

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MARION DOWNTOWN DESIGNATED AS A 2024 ACCREDITED PROGRAM BY MAIN STREET AMERICA

Marion, VA– The Marion Downtown Revitalization Association has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of designated programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™.

In 2023, the Main Street America programs generated $5.68 billion in local reinvestment, helped open 6,630 net new businesses, facilitated the creation of 35,162 net new jobs, catalyzed the rehabilitation of 10,556 historic buildings, and leveraged 1,664,763 volunteer hours. On average, for every dollar that a Main Street program spent to support their operations, it generated $18.03 of new investment back into their downtown and commercial corridor communities.

“We are incredibly excited to celebrate this year’s 800 Accredited Main Street America programs, and their remarkable efforts to reenergize their local economies and public spaces,” said Main Street America President and CEO Erin Barnes. “Main Street leaders are visionaries that see things that no one else can see and create the future world we all want to live in. The size and impact of our network demonstrates that great things happen when visions are realized through strategic, grassroots collaboration.”

Marion Downtown’s performance was evaluated through assessments conducted by the organization’s personnel and board of directors, and Virginia Main Street which works in partnership with Main Street America to identify local programs that meet rigorous national community evaluation standards.

These standards provide the Main Street America network with a strong foundational framework to review progress, recognize strengths, understand trends, and identify strategies that move Main Street programs forward. To quality for Accredited status—Main Street America’s top designation tier—communities must demonstrate a proven track record of achieving outcomes in alignment with the Main Street Approach and exceptional performance in six areas: broad-based community commitment to revitalization; inclusive leadership and organizational capacity; diversified funding and sustainable program operations; strategy-driven programming; preservation-based economic development; and demonstrated impact and results.

“Marion is honored to be an Accredited Main Street Community for our 29th consecutive year,” said Ken Heath, Marion’s Director of Community and Economic Development Director. “The national recognition this brings our community continues to be a critical key to Marion’s success, and we are so appreciative of this recognition of the work put into our program by my staff, our Town Council, our downtown board and volunteers, property owners and business owners. We LOVE being a Main Street Community!”
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For more information on business opportunities in Marion, contact Heath at (276) 378-5026 or email [email protected]

ABOUT MAIN STREET AMERICA
Main Street America leads a movement committed to strengthening communities through preservation-based economic development in older and historic downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts. For more than 40 years, Main Street America has provided a practical, adaptable, and impactful framework for community-driven, comprehensive revitalization through the Main Street Approach™. Our network of more than 1,600 neighborhoods and communities, rural and urban, share both a commitment to place and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. Since 1980, communities participating in the program have generated more than $107.62 billion in new public and private investment, generated 175,323 net new businesses and 782,059 net new jobs, rehabilitated more than 335,675 buildings, and levered over 35.3 million volunteer hours. Main Street America is a nonprofit subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. For more information, visit mainstreet.org.

04/28/2024

is a must when strolling around downtown Marion. Fudge, home goods, fresh-made sandwiches, and so much more!

04/21/2024

Sisters Cafe & Gifts is one of our favorite breakfast spots. Incredibly friendly staff and delicious food. We love a good locally themed menu too. Check out their delicious coffees too! ☕️ 🍳 🥞

04/18/2024

We apologize in advance for the nosy neighbors. We’ve explained that staring is rude but they don’t seem to get it. 🐄👀

04/17/2024

Did you know that Marion is an official Appalachian Trail Conservancy Trail Town? Located just seven miles off of the AT, this is a great spot for not only thru-hikers but also those who just love outdoor recreation. Come see what makes Marion ‘America’s Coolest Hometown’.
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04/14/2024

Did you know we are dog-friendly? 🐕 We love our dogs and think you should be able to travel with yours. We even provide a few dog amenities like bowls, treats, couch covers & clean up bags for the yard. 🚮 We want your fur-babies to have a good time too. 🐶🏡

04/12/2024

is a must when in Marion. 🥃 Tours and tastings are available. Smoked whiskey, rye, vodka, gin and more.

04/11/2024

We love exploring neighboring towns when we stay somewhere. Wytheville is a town not far from Marion and if you’re looking to go bowling (my husband’s favorite) then you’re in luck. offers bowling, darts, billiards, food/bar, and more. Very clean and great prices.

04/04/2024

We were awarded Superhost status!! 🎉 This recognition may not mean much to some but, to us, it means that we’re doing our best to make sure our guests are having the best stay possible. 😊🏅🏠

03/23/2024

These beautiful ladies enjoyed their recent stay along with their Dad. Gitta & Torley got to do some trail-running and followed it up with some spoiling by the crew at Sister’s Cafe in downtown Marion. Thanks for posing by our mural, girls. Hope you come to visit again soon! ❤️🐶

03/22/2024

This makes us so happy! We want your stay to be the best possible. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

03/04/2024

Come visit Marion and see all that Southwest Virginia has to offer.

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02/26/2024

Saltville is such a cute town and just a short drive from Up & Away.

Visit Saltville, Va. This vibrant Smyth County town boasts thriving industry, a bustling downtown and plenty of family-friendly attractions.

02/22/2024

I’m ready for boating season at Hungry Mother State Park. 🛶

02/19/2024

Book your Spring getaway now!

https://www.airbnb.com/h/upandawaymarion

02/18/2024

Who is ready for Spring? 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🌷🌷🌷

02/16/2024

Ready for the weekend! 😍

02/10/2024

Whether you’re a coffee, tea, or hot chocolate person in the morning, we’ve got you covered. What’s your drink of choice? ☕️