Located just minutes north of Cedar Rapids, get lost in the historical buildings, boutique shopping, delicious cuisine and beautiful parks of this quaint urban village.
COMMUNITY:
Uptown Marion is the place to be all year long with fairs, festivals and events for every season and everyone.
- Christmas in the Park & Peppermint Walk
- Chocolate Walk
- Eat. Drink. & Be Marion.
- Fireworks & Fireflies
- Intercultural Festival
- Marion Arts Festival
- Marion by Moonlight
- Uptown Marion Market
- Moonlit Movies
- Music Under the Moon
- Oktoberfest
- Pop-Up Acts in the Artway
- Uptown Getdown
UNIQUE FINDS:
Find memorable gifts, one-of-a-kind statement accessories, your next art acquisition or the perfect piece to complete your vintage aesthetic.
- Antiques of Marion
- Culver’s Garden Center and Greenhouse
- Designs by Michele
- Di Moda Boutique
- DKW Art Gallery & Studios
- The Grill Works
- Iowa Popcorn Company
- JOY Women’s Clothing & Accessories
- Lily & Rose Floral Studio
- Lush Puppy Pet Boutique
- The Marion Chocolate Shop
- Marion Welcome Center
- MODE
- Philip’s Diamond Shop
- Puddle Jumpers
- The Purple Wagon
- Refined Living (coming in 2025)https://marionheritagecenter.org/
- Roots in Bloom
- SCOUT of Marion
- SCRIBE Stationer Uptown
- Swamp Fox Bookstore
LATTES TO LAGERS:
From your morning latte to evening lager, Marion offers your palate an unrivaled culinary experience!
- Barrel House
- Brick Alley Pub & Sports Bar
- Daisy’s Garage
- The Eat Shop
- The Edison Pub & Eatery
- Eva’s Mexican Restaurante
- Frydae
- Goldfinch Tap + Eatery
- the hip-stir
- La Cantina
- Mandarin Spice Asian Grill
- MIX Sushi & Kitchen
- Morning Story
- Mr. Beans
- Napoli’s Italian Restaurant
- Nara Thai Cuisine
- Naso’s Pizza
- New York Gyro Marion
- Ohana Pokè Shop
- Pizza Ranch FunZone Arcade
- Short’s Burger & Shine Marion
- Tomaso’s Marion
- Trading Grounds
- Uptown Coffee Company
- Uptown Snug
- Villa’s Patio Mexican
- West End Diner
- Your Pie Pizza
- Zio Johno’s
- Zoey’s Pizzeria
Adventures
Don’t miss your chance to catch a game, discover a new trail, visit one-of-a-kind museums, art galleries and relaxing spa treatments.
- Collins Road Theatres
- D-Bat Marion
- Gardner Golf Course
- Giving Tree Theater
- Granger House Victorian Museum
- Hunters Ridge Golf Course
- Indian Creek Country Club
- Lowe Park
- Marion Heritage Center
- Marion Soccer Mini Pitch
- Marion Public Library
- Marion YMCA & Community Rec Center
- Prospect Meadows
- Sea Love — A Candle Bar and Boutique
- The Sanctuary Spa
- The Shops at West End
- Uptown Artway
- Uptown Marion
- Victory Sports Center
- Wanatee Park
By all measures it's Marion!
Escape the mundane and make your visit uniquely Marion! Our Incredible recreational amenities, trails, sports fields, golf courses and parks reinforce that healthy living is in our DNA and offer a variety of adventures for young and old. Historic preservation and a unique culture elevate the charm you will experience in Marion. If the arts are what you crave, we have you covered.
Find family-friendly events and detailed itineraries at marionreachhigher.org. It's no wonder marion is one of the fastest growing cities in the Midwest - and one of the youngest. Here we reach higher and achieve more, in business and in life.