Marion: An Enticing City that Knows How to Do Festivities Right
Birthplace to some of the most notable names like James Dean and Jim Davis (creator of Garfield), Marion is a small city in Grant County, Indiana. Marion, IN is known for hosting big events celebrating the arts and culture. Some of the events this year include the James Dean Spring Run Car Show and the Grant-County 4-H Fair which is an annual fair. So, if you’re looking to join in the fairs, there are a lot of accommodation options available from hotels and motels to bed and breakfast and home away from home style lodgings.
Best Time to Visit
Marion, Indiana has generally pleasant weather throughout the year. To enjoy a lot of festivities though, the perfect time to visit is in the months from June through September. If you’re opting to stay longer it would be suitable to book a home-style accommodation like the Brick House Upland just right across of Taylor University or the Rejoyce House. If you’re in for a short visit and would like to stay in a hotel you could try Comfort Suites and Hampton Inn Marion.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Right after you arrive at the Marion Municipal Airport or Fort Wayne International Airport— the closest airports to Marion, IN— you can enjoy a good dine-in at Brook’s Uppercrust Pizza overlooking the Mississinewa River or the historic Hostess House. Families can continue the fun at Grand County’s Garfield Trail and Matter Park. Visit some historical sites like the Quill Hall of Fame and enjoy some beers at Bad Dad Brewery later on.