Explore Marion

From weekend getaways to staycations, Marion is one of the Midwest’s fastest-growing cities – and one of the Midwest’s fastest-growing cities – and one of the youngest.

Located just minutes north of one of the youngest. Located just minutes north of Cedar Rapids, get lost in the historical buildings, Cedar Rapids, get lost in the historical buildings, boutique shopping, delicious cuisine and beautiful boutique shopping, delicious cuisine and beautiful parks of this quaint urban village parks of this quaint urban village.

Marion is the perfect shopping spot for everything from custom fashion and exclusive 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. Discover even more at marionreachhigher.org.

Unique Finds

Antiques of Marion, linncountyia-antiques.com
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
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
Bistro 3 Nineteen, bistro3nineteen.com
Brick Alley Pub & Sports Bar, brickalleymarion.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
QDogs BBQ Company, qdogsbbqcompany.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. Discover even more at marionreachhigher.org.