From weekend getaways to staycations, Marion is one of the Midwest’s fastest-growing cities – and one of the youngest. 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. Go for a Chocolate Walk, stroll through blocks of art, celebrate Oktoberfest and ring in the holidays in style.
- Christmas in the Park & Peppermint Walk
- Chocolate Walk
- Eat. Drink. & Be Marion.
- Fireworks & Fireflies
- Intercultural Festival
- Marion Arts Festival
- Marion by Moonlight
- Marion Farmers Market
- Moonlit Movies
- Music Under the Moon
- Oktoberfest
- Pop-Up Acts in the Artway
- Uptown Getdown
- Uptown Marion Market
Find the perfect shopping spot for everything from fashion and décor to nostalgic antiques and gourmet sweets. Visit this charming community and find memorable gifts, one-of-a-kind statement accessories, your next art acquisition or the perfect piece to complete your vintage aesthetic.
Unique Finds
- Antiques of Marion, uptownmarion.com/business/antiques-of-marion/
- Culver’s Garden Center and Greenhouse, culverslandscape.com
- Designs by Michele, designs-by-michele.com
- Di Moda Boutique, dimodaboutique.com
- DKW Art Gallery & Studios, dkwgallery.com
- The Grill Works, thegrillworks.net
- Iowa Popcorn Company, iowapopcorncompany.com
- Joy Women’s Clothing & Accessories, joythestore.com
- Lush Puppy Pet Boutique, facebook.com/p/Lush-Puppy-Boutique
- Lily & Rose Floral Studio, lilyandrosefloral.com
- The Marion Chocolate Shop, themarionchocolateshop.com
- Marion Welcome Center, marioncc.org
- MODE, modeiowa.com
- Philip’s Diamond Shop, philipsdiamonds.com
- Roots in Bloom, rootsinbloom.org
- SCOUT of Marion, scoutofmarion.com
- Staged Dwellings, stageddwellings.com
- Swamp Fox Bookstore, swampfoxbookstore.com
- The Purple Wagon, thepurplewagon.com
From your morning latte to evening lager, Marion offers your palate an unrivaled culinary experience ideal for savoring and spending hours with friends and family. Put a pep in your step with a cup of joe, fill your tummy with local burgers and beers, settle in for a sophisticated lunch paired with your favorite red or white, and discover your new favorite dessert all within strolling distance! Discover even more at marionreachhigher.org.
Lattes to Lagers
- Barrel House, barrelhousepub.com
- Brick Alley Pub & Sports Bar, brickalleymarion.com
- Crab Attack Seafood Kitchen & Bar, crabattack.com
- Daisy's Garage, daisysgarageia.com
- Eva’s Mexican Restaurante, evasmexicankitchen.com
- Frydae, finallyfrydae.com
- The Edison Pub & Eatery, edisonseatery.com
- Goldfinch Tap + Eatery, goldfinchtap.com
- the hip-stir, facebook.com/thehipstir
- La Cantina, lacantinabarandgrill.com
- Mandarin Spice Asian Grill, mandarinspiceasiangrill.com
- MIX Sushi & Kitchen, mixsushikitchen.com
- Morning Story, morningstoryrestaurant.com
- Mr. Beans, facebook.com/MrBeansMarion
- Napoli’s Italian Restaurant, napolimarion.com
- Nara Thai Cuisine, narathai.net
- Naso’s Pizza, nasosmarion.com
- New York Gyro Marion, facebook.com/NewYorkGyroMarion
- Ohana Pokè Shop, ohanapokeshop-ia.com
- Pizza Ranch FunZone Arcade, pizzaranch.com
- Short’s Burger & Shine Marion, shortsburger.com
- Tomaso’s Marion, tomasos4me.com
- Uptown Coffee, uptowncoffee.co
- Uptown Snug, uptownsnug.com
- Villa’s Patio Mexican, villaspatiomarion.com
- West End Diner, facebook.com/WestEndMarion
- Your Pie Pizza, yourpie.com
- Zio Johno’s, ziojohnosonline.com
- Zoeys Pizzeria, zoeyspizza.com
From baseball games to cycling, independent theaters to one-of-a-kind museums, art galleries to relaxing spa treatments, you’ll always find Marion full of fun and excitement. Don’t miss your chance to catch a game, discover a new trail, visit the new Marion Public Library or uncover your new favorite public art exhibits.
Adventures
- Collins Road Theatres, collinsroadtheatres.com
- D-Bat Marion, dbatmarion.com
- Gardner Golf Course, cedar-rapids.org
- Giving Tree Theater, givingtreetheater.com
- Granger House Victorian Museum, grangerhouse.org
- Hunters Ridge Golf Course, hrgolfcourse.com
- Indian Creek Country Club, indiancreekcountryclub.net
- Lowe Park, cityofmarion.org
- Marion Heritage Center, marionheritagecenter.org
- Marion Mini Pitch, facebook.com/MarionMiniPitch
- Marion Parks & Recreation, cityofmarion.org
- Marion Public Library, marionpubliclibrary.org
- Marion YMCA & Community Rec Center, crmetroymca.org
- Prospect Meadows, prospectmeadows.com
- The Sanctuary Spa, thesanctuaryspas.com
- Uptown Artway, cityofmarion.org/uptownartway
- Uptown Marion, uptownmarion.com
- Victory Sports Center, victorysportscenter.com
- Wanatee Park, linncountyiowa.gov
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.
