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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.
191 Social at The Coop
This event space features an inviting atmosphere, complete with chic decor and a cozy fireplace that welcomes you. Enjoy the jukebox while sipping on drinks…
Owens Station and Opera House
In the 1860s, John D. Owens opened a quarry in western Pleasant Township at what is now the intersection of Owens and Gooding Roads. The…
May Pavilion
The May Pavilion is located adjacent to the Marion Palace Theatre and provides ample gathering space for large receptions, corporate training, and celebrations of life’s…
Kin & Kilt
This Scottish pub is an axe-throwing venue that offers a lively atmosphere alongside a selection of fine spirits. You can throw axes, enjoy whisky flights,…
Hemmerly’s Flowers & Gifts
Hemmerly’s Flowers & Gifts has proudly served Marion and the surrounding counties since 1935. As a family-owned and operated business, Hemmerly’s has a single location…
Baking People Happy
This family-owned business bakes delicious sweets, including cookies, brownies, and cupcakes, and serves ice cream. BPH has limited storefront hours, offering a light dinner menu…
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…
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.