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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, 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.
Greenspur Nature Preserve
Greenspur, located on St. Rt. 203 2 1/2 miles north of Prospect, is a seven-acre wooded area. It is on the spur line from the…
The Cardinal Project
This project comes as an effort of Downtown Marion, Inc., led by Cardinal Project Committee Chair, Dean Jacob.
Mimi’s Art Hollow
Mimi’s Art Hollow is a hands-on art studio located in Marion, Ohio, offering paint-your-own pottery, canvas painting, board and sign painting, and monthly classes. Current…
Scioto Shoe Mart
Serving Marion since 1964, in addition to top-name shoe brands including men’s and women’s work, athletic, and casual shoes as well as kids’ footwear, Scioto…
Payne’s Pizza & More
A locally owned and operated favorite, you can dine in, carry out, or order delivery. The menu includes grinders, salads, pasta, and of course pizza.…
The Brickyard on Main
Creating a beautiful backdrop for memories and dynamic photo opportunities, the Brickyard brings together an urban industrial vibe with timeless historic architecture dating back to…
Goodwill Industries
Experience the best of thrift shopping at this retail resale store, where you can be both a bargain shopper and a treasure hunter.
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!
Step Into History. Stay for the Hospitality.
In Marion, Ohio, history isn’t tucked away behind glass or confined to footnotes—it’s alive in the streets, the stories, and the people who welcome you. This is a place where presidential legacy meets small-town warmth, where cultural landmarks stand just steps from friendly cafés, inviting patios, and smiling shopkeepers who are happy to share their hometown pride. Step into history here, and you’ll quickly find a reason to stay—for the hospitality.
For those planning an overnight stay, Marion offers cozy and comfortable short-term rentals throughout the Downtown District, blending historic character with modern amenities. These spaces invite you to settle in, slow down, and experience the city like a local. Add in national-brand hotels and thoughtfully restored historic accommodations, and visitors have plenty of welcoming options to extend their stay.
Here, every stop tells a story, and every story is shared with warmth. So come explore the landmarks, stroll the trails, savor the flavors, and settle into the rhythm of a place that values both where it’s been and who it welcomes today.
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.
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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.