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Hometown Cinemas

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Skip the couch and catch a big-screen escape close to home in Marion at Hometown Cinemas. It keeps things affordable, feels hometown…

1212 N Main St

“Skip the couch and catch a big-screen escape close to home in Marion at Hometown Cinemas. It keeps things affordable, feels hometown casual, and makes for a perfect last-minute plan when you want a simple, no-fuss night out without the I-40 trek.”

From the Marion newsletter, September 28, 2026

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Mimosa Hills Golf Club

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If you play your weekends around tee times, Mimosa Hills Golf Club brings a 1929 Donald Ross design with Blue Ridge views and a serious…

611 Golf Course Rd (Morganton)

“If you play your weekends around tee times, Mimosa Hills Golf Club brings a 1929 Donald Ross design with Blue Ridge views and a serious tournament pedigree, consistently ranked among North Carolina’s best. It’s private and member-focused, but for Valdese folks eyeing a home club, this one delivers.”

From the Valdese newsletter, September 22, 2026

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Vic’s Place

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Set under pines with a pond and water features, Vic's Place is an 18-hole miniature golf course that feels like a quick escape close to…

67 Meadow View Rd (Spruce Pine)

“Set under pines with a pond and water features, Vic's Place is an 18-hole miniature golf course that feels like a quick escape close to home. After the round, reward yourself with shaved ice in 15-plus flavors, then brag about your ace until Tuesday.”

From the Marion newsletter, October 9, 2026

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