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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.
Perkins Restaurant
Since it was founded in 1958 as a single pancake house in Ohio, Perkins has been a family favorite. Locally owned and operated, the Marion…
Thunderfury Comics
This locally owned and operated shop offers a huge selection of items, including comic books, collectibles, Funko Pops, video games, vinyl records, and local art.…
Al’s County Market
Al’s Country Market is your convenient destination for quality takeout and essential grocery items. Offering a delicious selection of pizza, subs, and fresh deli items…
ECO Center
ECO Center hosts educational field trips, summer camps, an annual fall festival & community Earth Day celebration, and Phobia Haunted Trail. Clients can rent the…
Stitch & Skein
This unique fiber art store offers Indie-dyed, locally spun, and traditional yarn products along with crochet, knitting, and embroidery accessories. Theknowledgeable shopkeeper invites you to…
Fred’s Ice Cream
This seasonal favorite features dairy bar dishes like burgers, coney dogs, and Fred’s unique take on sloppy joes and shredded chicken. With generous portions of…
Baires Restaurante
A visit to Baires is as much about the owner as it is about the food. The energetic chef and owner, Marcela, serves a variety…
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.