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198 W Center St, Marion OH 43302
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Encounter, Experience, and Explore Marion, OH
We invite you to encounter Midwestern hospitality, experience memory-making moments, and explore all that makes Marion County a destination worth the visit.
Welcome all!
Adventure starts here
Whether getting away for a day trip or looking for a multi-day destination, Marion offers a variety of experiences for making memories. Situated in a convenient location in the heart of Ohio, Marion sits along State Route 23 just a short drive north of Columbus.
Rich in history, Marion offers the opportunity to stand in the spot a president made famous when you visit Harding’s renovated home and newly opened museum. Visit historic locations like Heritage Hall, Union Station, and the Marion Palace Theatre where you can enjoy live entertainment in a unique atmospheric theatre.
Marion’s reimagined Downtown is a welcoming setting for sharing laughs with friends at a local dining favorite along the Eaterarian Trail, hopping between breweries and specialty bars, shopping in unique retail stores, or participating in hands-on arts activities. While in downtown Marion, stroll the streets to experience Marion’s newly installed public art display, The Cardinal Project.
It’s all here waiting for you. Come get away with us and experience Marion for your next memory-making moment!
Marion Area Attractions
We invite you to encounter midwestern hospitality, experience memory-making moments, and explore all that makes Marion County a destination worth the visit.
 The Marion Collective (Formerly Marion Antiques & Mercantile)
Introducing The Marion Collective, formerly known as Marion Antiques & Mercantile. This is a new destination for antiques, vintage finds, and artisan-made goods that celebrate…
Paradise Park Miniature Golf
This challenging 18-hole putt-putt course offers not only miniature golf but also a variety of additional activities. In the clubhouse, you can enjoy a scoop…
Birch Tree Bookery
Birch Tree is the only independent bookstore in Marion, offering a wide selection of new and used books across various genres, as well as other…
Jerzee Drive-In
Jer-Zee is the ice cream shop where locals line up to get their first treat of the season—serving up a Marion version of all your…
Lincoln Park Family Aquatic Center
This pool features zero-entry wading, swimming, diving boards, dump bucket fun, dual racing tube slides, a wide family slide, and a lazy river. Soak up…
Coffee & Crumb Cafe
Serving delicious breakfast fare and arguably the best chicken salad croissant this side of the Mississippi. Drip coffee and specialty drinks, sweets, salads, soups, and…
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Chapel
The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Chapel was erected in 1887. The Marion County commissioners issued a tax levy to pay for the construction. Inside the…
Plan your visit
It’s all here
Whether getting away for a day trip or looking for a multi-day destination, Marion offers a variety of experiences for making memories. Come get away with us and experience Marion for your next memory-making moment!
Upcoming Events
There’s plenty of activity in the Marion area. Check our events calendar. Do you have an upcoming event? Submit an event to our calendar.
Traveling Ohio?
View the Marion County Visitors Guide
The Marion County Visitors Guide is now available! View it online in a convenient flipbook format, or order a print version by calling 800-371-6688.