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This column indicates the typical price range of this hotel. We use the following codes: E=Economy, M=Midrange, U=Upscale, L=Luxury. Please note that room rates fluctuate (seasonal popularity, special events in the area, etc.).

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The approximate distance in miles from the exit to the hotel. These are calculations using GPS data. Distances along city streets will be somewhat different but this should give you a good idea of the distances to hotels near the cited Interstate exit.

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Fit

Hotels near I-40 in Marion offering  'fitness' or exercise facilities are indicated with an F in this column. If the hotel also has a spa, it is so indicated by an S in this column. Most hotels define a 'spa' as a large hot tub with built in water jets. In a few cases, fitness facilities and spas may be off-premises (entry by pass issued by the hotel) in which case dressing rooms are also present for your convenience.

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Kit

Hotels near I-40 in Marion offering a full kitchen or 'kitchenette' are indicated with an 'K' in this column. An 'M' in this column indicates microwave available. If the room also has a refrigerator, it is so indicated by an 'R' in this column. Many hotels have some rooms furnished with microwaves and small refrigerators but you have to request them.

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I'net

Hotels near I-40 in Marion offering Internet access are indicated (with an M for dial-up and W for wideband) in the I'net column. Please note that 'wideband' facilities vary. In addition to a network port (usually installed in the docking station), we suggest you bring along cables and your Windows distribution CD (in case you are required to load a special network driver). For 'dial up dataports', you would only need a modem and an RJ-11 patch cord (which you should always have with you, anyway).

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Marion

Head toward the city of Marion at Exit 81 (if eastbound) or exit 86 (if westbound) and connect with US-221 if you wish to visit Linville Caverns and/or Linville Falls. There is a lot of up hill walking at the Falls and you really will wish you are wearing good walking shoes. Both are attractions well worth viewing.

Lake James State Park - A beautiful park amid the rolling hills of North Carolina's Piedmont. Lake James is a 6,510-acre lake with more than 150 miles of shoreline. This is also where much of the film, Last of the Mohicans was filmed.
  Swimming or sunbathe. Or enjoy a picnic beside this beautiful lake. Boating, water skiing, fishing and hiking are the prevailing activities enjoyed by the Park's visitors.

Park hours:

• November-February, 8a to 6p.

• March and October, 8a to 7p.

• April, May, September, 8a to 8p.

• June-August, 8a to 9p.

• (Closed Christmas Day)

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Park office hours: 8a to 5p weekdays; closed NC State holidays.
  For more information, phone the park ranger: 1-828-652-5047 or visit their web site: LakeJames.
  From I-40 eastbound, take exit 90 (Nebo/Lake James) and head north. After a 0.5 miles, turn right onto Harmony Grove Road and follow it for 2 miles to a traffic light. Proceed straight across the intersection and past Nebo Elementary School to the stop sign. Turn right onto NC 126, and follow the signs to the park entrance (2.3 miles) on the left.
  From I-40 westbound, take exit 94 (Dysartsville/Lake James) and head north for 0.5 miles to the stop sign. Turn left onto US-70 and follow it for 1.5 miles. Turn right onto Bridgewater Road and drive to Benfield's Landing Road (1.2 miles). Turn left and follow Benfield's Landing Road for 2 miles to the stop sign. Turn left onto NC 126, and follow the signs to the park entrance 1.7 miles on the right.