Places to visit near

Marion

Marion is a town in Marion district, Ohio, United States of about 36,363 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit: 27 forts & heritage, 21 churches and 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Harding Tomb, Apex Church and Terradise Nature Preserve.

40.5887° N, 83.1285° WPop. 36,363

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Within 30 km15 places
Within 50 km79
Must-see126
Notable123
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Marion

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:51 pm

124 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Marion
  2. Terradise Nature Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Mount Gilead State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Community Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Delaware Damdam · 45 min
  6. 9/11 Memorialmonument · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Marion
Today’s loopMarionStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Marion?

Harding Tomb (tomb, about 2 km), Apex Church (church, about 3 km), Terradise Nature Preserve (nature spot, about 17 km), Mayes Community Temple (temple, about 1 km), Calvary United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), Warren G. Harding Home (museum, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Marion?

79 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 parks, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Marion?

Harding Tomb, about 2 km by road; 9/11 Memorial (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Marion?

Calvary United Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; Central Christian Church (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Marion?

Start in Marion, visit Terradise Nature Preserve, then Mount Gilead State Park, then Community Church, then Delaware Dam, then 9/11 Memorial, and drive back — about 124 km by road in all.