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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.
Marion Tallgrass Trail
The Marion Tallgrass Trail reached the Hardin County line in late 2017, a distance of 12.44 miles from the eastern trailhead site at 2093 Holland Road…
Peace & Freedom Mural
The Peace & Freedom Committee worked with an artist to create a beautiful mural on the back of their office location, 790 Kenton Avenue, Marion.
Foxglove Hollow Home Decor
Foxglove Hollow is a home decor store that believes a home should be comfortable, functional, and reflective of your personal design aesthetic. With a keen…
Wyandot Popcorn Museum
Located under a colorful circus tent in Heritage Hall, the Wyandot Popcorn Museum is the largest, most impressive collection of popcorn wagons in the United…
Third Thursdays in Downtown Marion
Marion is “taking it to the street” on the 3rd Thursday of each month May-October. Activities include live music, kids’ activities, a variety of vendor…
Tackett’s Southern Bar-B-Que
Check out this locally owned eatery for ribs, smoked or dry-rubbed, their unique BBQ Sundae, sandwiches, chicken quarters, and delicious sides. Tackett’s often offers daily…
reMARCAble
Discover an eclectic collection of Ohio-made items at The Explore-it-Torium Children’s Museum. The shop, called reMARCAble, is staffed by individuals supported by Marca Industries, Marion…
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.