Attractions in Marion, Indiana

Amusements

Mini Indy Go-Carts 765-664-7207
800 Third Street, Marion, IN 46952
Open mid-April to mid-October, this venue features go-carts plus batting cages, an arcade, bumper boats, and slam dunk basketball. more info map

Wilson-Vaughan Historic Hostess House 765-664-3755
723 Fourth St., Marion, IN 46953
Listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places, this historically significant house is one of Grant County's treasures and hosts many cultural events... more info map

James Dean Birthsite 765-668-5435
Corner of Fourth & McClure Sts.
At this corner stood the house, known as the "Seven Gables", where James Dean was born on February 8, 1931. The house no longer stands but there is a stone with a... more info map
Marion National Cemetery 765-674-0284
1700 38th Street, Marion, IN 46953
Originally intended as a simple burial plot for the aged men at the national soldiers' home, this cemetery is open to anyone who served honorably in the US military, as... more info map
Miami Indian Cemetery 765-668-5435
3750 County Road 600, Marion, IN 46952
Confirmed to the Meshingomesia Indians by the US in the Treaty of 1840, this cemetery is the largest Indian cemetery in Indiana and is the burial site of Miami chief... more info map
Mississinewa Battlefield
Seven miles north of Marion on State Rd. 15
This battlefield was the site of the first victory of the US Army during the War of 1812 where, on December 17th and 18th, 1812, a 600-man mounted force attacked and... more info map

Compton Art Collection 765-998-5144
236 Reade Avenue, Marion, IN 46989
Upland
This art gallery is located on the upper level of Sickler Hall at Taylor University and features a collection of over 300 Asian items and artifacts donated by Neil and... more info map
Fairmount Historical Museum 765-948-4555
203 Washington Street, Marion, IN 46928
Located in Fairmont
Found in a historic landmark building, this museum's exhibits include authentic memorabilia of film star James Dean, Garfield creator Jim Davis, and community history. ... more info
James Dean Memorial Gallery 765-948-DEAN
425 Main St., Marion, IN 46928
Fairmount
The exhibits at this museum including thousands of James Dean items including films, high school yearbooks, a rare Warner Brothers life-mask, original movie posters, and... more info
Marion Public Library Museum 765-668-2900
600 Washington St., Marion, IN 46953
This museum features a 1952 Crosley Super Sports Car, Grant County pioneer and Victorian exhibits, local history and genealogy collections, turn-of-the-century medical... more info map

Gas City Mini Zoo 765-674-1629
329 Broadway St., Marion, IN 46928
Gas City
This zoo features an abundance of small animals including whitetail deer, llamas, pigmy goats, Australian black swan, peacocks, and pheasants. Animal food vending... more info map
James Dean Memorial Park 765-668-5435
Corner of Second & Main Sts.
This park was dedicated on September 30, 1995 to commemorate the 40 year anniversary of James Dean's death and features a larger-than-life size bronze bust of James... more info map
Matter Park 765-662-9931
River Road & Quarry Road
Marion's largest and oldest park featuring softball and baseball fields, picnic area, playgrounds, tennis courts, a fishing pond, soccer and football field, sand... more info map