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

Wilson-Vaughan Historic Hostess House (circa 1900) 723 Fourth St., Marion, IN 46953, 675-664-3755, 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 throughout the year. Lunch is served here Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

Cumberland Covered Bridge (circa 1877) Corner of Third & Front Sts., Matthews, 765-998-2372, This 181 foot covered timbered bridge spans the Mississinewa River and is Grant County's last remaining covered bridge.

James Dean Birthsite Corner of Fourth & McClure Sts., 765-668-5435, 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 plaque and a star on the sidewalk marking the spot.

Marion National Cemetery 1700 38th Street, Marion, IN 46953, 765-674-0284, 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 well as to their spouses and children.

Miami Indian Cemetery 3750 County Road 600, Marion, IN 46952, 765-668-5435, 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 Meshingomesia and members of his tribe. An 1860's Indian schoolhouse still stands on the property. 

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 destroyed four Brittish-allied Indian villages.

Compton Art Collection 236 Reade Avenue, Marion, IN 46989, Upland, 765-998-5144, 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 Renee Compton. 

Fairmount Historical Museum 203 Washington Street, Marion, IN 46928, Located in Fairmont, 765-948-4555, 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. A gift shop is on site. The museum is closed December, January and February. more...

James Dean Memorial Gallery 425 Main St., Marion, IN 46928, Fairmount, 765-948-DEAN, 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 much more. Also features hundreds of tribute and novelty items. Open daily 10 to 5. more...

Marion Public Library Museum 600 Washington St., Marion, IN 46953, 765-668-2900, 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 instruments and clothing, and local glass bottle and fruit jar collections. 

Gas City Mini Zoo 329 Broadway St., Marion, IN 46928, Gas City, 765-674-1629, This zoo features an abundance of small animals including whitetail deer, llamas, pigmy goats, Australian black swan, peacocks, and pheasants. Animal food vending machines available to hand feed the animals. 

James Dean Memorial Park Corner of Second & Main Sts., 765-668-5435, 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 Dean, created by Hollywood artist Kenneth Kendall.

Matter Park River & Quarry Rds., 765-668-4453, Marion's largest and oldest park featuring softball and baseball fields, picnic area, playgrounds, tennis courts, a fishing pond, soccer and football field, sand volleyball, and the Riverwalk.