Planning a Visit?
Specialty Tropicals and Root & Relic are located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, just 30 minutes from the famous Biltmore Estate, the largest private home in the United States. Our region is full
of opportunities for breathtaking drives and hikes, climbing, water sports, motorcycle riding, biking, horseback trails, and much more!
If you're traveling from our of the local area, please let us know in advance, because we'd love to be available to welcome you personally.
We're located at: 879 Forest Hill Drive
Marion, North Carolina 28752
Our Current Hours are: Sunday - Tuesday CLOSED, except by advance appointment
Wednesday - Saturday Open Noon to 5:00 pm
Well-behaved pets, children, and housebroken spouses are always welcome, too!
Biltmore Estate, just a short drive from Specialty Tropicals, home of George
Washington Vanderbilt, early 20th Century railroad and shipping magnate,
features American's largest private home, elaborate gardens and an exquisite glass tropical conservatory filled with rare and unique plants from around the world, appropriate to the Georgian period.
Each season brings new beauty to our Southern Appalachian Mountains!
With streams and rivers everywhere you turn, Western NC has lots of
beautiful waterfalls.
(But please, watch your step and obey posted signs!)
The first tract of national forest in the eastern U.S., Curtis Creek
Wilderness is a paradise for hikers, fishermen, and campers!
Hiking for all ages and abilities is a favorite pastime in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, some of the oldest mountains on earth and full of unforgettable vistas at every turn.
Western North Carolina is full of beautiful, pristine waterways for everything from a lazy canoe trip to the home of training and trials for Olympic whitewater events. There's an option for every ability level and plenty of family adventure!
On a clear day, you'll think you can see heaven from our mountaintops!
Black Bears are our largest native mammals, and are best observed
from a discreet distance.