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Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum
Museum
ππ It is an absolutely amazing place with a unique history . If.i could go every day i would. so many unique specimens and so many awesome stones to purchase in the gift shop and the prices are SO cheap not kidding. This is a place to visit as a crystal collector or a rock hound.
4.90 (240 reviews)
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The Lincoln Theatre
Performing arts theater
Colorful theater set in a veteran movie house presenting a mix of concerts, stage plays & films.
4.80 (268 reviews)
3
Sultana Disaster Museum
Museum
ππ If you havenβt visited this museum, you should. Free (donations accepted) and open to public, the small museum is staffed by hospitable and knowledgeable staff. Our guide Melody was a wealth of information! Although the museum is small, they will be expanding. They tell the story of a frequently ove...
4.80 (94 reviews)
4
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
ππ Nice park plenty to see it seems like all the wars are covered. Wild Marks@YOUTUBE
4.80 (64 reviews)
5
Marion Union Station Association
Museum
ππ Went to the station on a Saturday to watch trains and visit the museum. The kids loved it. The man at the museum was real nice to the kids and would listen to the scanner and tell us when a train was coming and from what direction. The building is beautiful too
4.70 (231 reviews)
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The Back Of the Dragon - Marion
Tourist attraction
ππ Scenic, twisty, curvy road between Marion and Tazewell, VA. There are 2 beautiful pull offs, one about 6 or 7 miles from Marion overlooking the valley that includes Hungry Mother State Park, and one about 6-7 miles from Tazewell that overlooks the rolling hills and pastures. Drive carefully - curves...
4.70 (100 reviews)
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Sams Lake Bird Sanctuary
Nature preserve
ππ There are two trails, one starts at the north side of the parking lot and travels the wetland the other starts on the south end. They are both very fun, the north route haas a bridge and boardwalk while the south route has a beaver dam and a couple look out points. Well groomed wide paths.
4.70 (80 reviews)
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Marion County Museum
Museum
ππ The Park behind the Museum is beautiful! Historical monuments and displays were informative and uniquely arranged!
4.70 (42 reviews)
9
Matter Park
Park
Scenic, 101-acre park with playgrounds, tennis courts & picnic pavilions, plus a landscaped garden.
4.60 (1.5K reviews)
10
Thomas Park
Park
Disc golf, an ice rink, splash pad, sledding hill & other activities are the draw at this busy park.
4.60 (1.3K reviews)
11
Mandala Gardens
Garden
π Very cute little place. Nice walk in nature, while still basically in town. Definitely worth a $2 donation. Lots of beautiful flowers and stone structures.
4.60 (215 reviews)
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Waldo's Rock Park
City park
π This little park and pond are a hidden gem. To clarify, it is located a little off the beaten path and the entrance is difficult to discern when driving along the road. Once there you park in a relatively small parking lot (always been spots open) which has an outhouse on the perimeter. The walkway...
4.60 (177 reviews)
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Riverbend park
Park
ππ Quant little park with picnic area, walking trail and play ground area (older). No bathroom. Has a parking lot.
4.50 (191 reviews)
15
Boyson Park
Park
ππ We love walking to this park, great trail and picnic spots! My girls love the little creeks to play in. They are packed with tadpoles and frogs for learning.
4.50 (163 reviews)
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The Granger House Victorian Museum
Museum
ππ Iβve been to this location twice. Both were special events with ticket fees.
The first time we attended a presentation on Women Serial Killers. The guest speaker was fantastic.
The second time we went to a presentation by the Iowa Society of Paranormal Research. Super interesting and fun evening....
4.50 (46 reviews)
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Grant Wood Trail
Park
ππ Great trail right in town. Nearly all of it east of 100 is crushed limestone, and great newly paved trail from 100 and almost right to downtown Marion.
4.50 (32 reviews)
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Hanna Park
Park
ππ Cool place, updated basketball court with lights, new mini pitch for soccer, pickleball court and more. Basically everything my cedar rapids parks are missing
4.40 (208 reviews)