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Marion
is one of the fastest growing cities in the state of Illinois. Located at the intersection of Interstate 57 and State Route 13 in the southern part of the state, Marion has a population of 17,011 residents. It is the county seat for Williamson County and is home to the first supermax prison in the United States - the United States Penitentiary Marion. The towns slogan is "Marion: Hub of the Universe," and everything can be found here, from antique shops to shopping malls and super stores. The town is also just 30 minutes from Interstate 64 (to the North) and minutes to Interstate 24 (to the South,) which puts it within easy access to Indianapolis, St. Louis and Nashville. Marion is considered the "gateway" to the Shawnee National Forest and several of the regions most beautiful recreational lakes, including Devils Kitchen, Little Grassy, Lake of Egypt, Rend Lake, Cedar Lake and Kinkaid Lake. The Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge is just a short drive from Marion, and encompasses 44,000 acres plus the largest man-made lake in Southern Illinois. Two State Parks are also nearby: Ferne Clyffe State Park, a 1,000-acre scenic park with unique rock formations and Giant City State Park, which features over 3,000 acres of lush forest and sandstone formations. Many golf courses are in the Marion area, and other recreational activities include hiking, mountain biking, fishing, boating, swimming, skiing and sightseeing.
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Marion Vacation Rentals
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Marion Hotels and Resorts
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| Americas Best Inns | 2700 W Deyoung | Marion, IL | | (618) 997-9421 | | Best Western Airport Inn | Rt 8 | Marion, IL | | (618) 993-3222 | | Comfort Inn | 2600 W Main | Marion, IL | | (618) 993-6221 | | Comfort Suites Marion | 2608 W Main | Marion, IL | | (618) 997-9133 | | Days Inn Marion | 1802 Bittle PL | Marion, IL | | (618) 997-1351 | | Drury Inn Marion | 2706 W Deyoung | Marion, IL | | (618) 997-9600 | | Econo Lodge | 1806 Bittle Plce | Marion, IL | | (618) 993-1644 | | Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott | 1400 Halfway Rd | Marion, IL | | (618) 993-3011 | | Hampton Inn | 2710 W Deyoung St | Marion, IL | | (618) 998-9900 | | Holiday Inn Express | 400 Comfort Dr | Marion, IL | | (618) 998-1220 | | Motel 6 | 1008 Halfway Rd | Marion, IL | | (618) 993-2631 | | Super 8 Motel Marion | 2601 W Deyoung St | Marion, IL | | (618) 993-5577 | | America's Best Value Inn | 1001 Factory Outlet Blvd | West Frankfort, IL | 11.5 mi. | (618) 932-2171 | | Gray Plaza Motel | 1010 W Main St | West Frankfort, IL | 11.7 mi. | (618) 932-3116 | | Hampton Inn | 2175 Reed Station Pkwy | Carbondale, IL | 12.2 mi. | (618) 549-6900 | | Holiday Inn | 2300 Reed Station Pkwy | Carbondale, IL | 12.2 mi. | (618) 549-2600 | | Best Inns Of America Carbondale | 1345 E Main | Carbondale, IL | 13.5 mi. | (618) 529-4801 | | Comfort Inn | 1415 E Main St | Carbondale, IL | 13.6 mi. | (618) 549-4244 | | Heritage Motel | 1209 W Main St | Carbondale, IL | 13.8 mi. | (618) 457-4142 | | Super 8 Motel Carbondale | 1180 E Main St | Carbondale, IL | 13.9 mi. | (618) 457-8822 | | Holiday Inn Carbondale | 800 E Main St | Carbondale, IL | 14.5 mi. | (618) 529-1100 | | Comfort Inn Carbondale | 141 E Main | Carbondale, IL | 15.0 mi. | (618) 519-4244 | | Ramada Inn | 801 N Giant City Rd | Carbondale, IL | 15.7 mi. | (618) 351-6611 | | Giant City State Park Lodge And Cabins | | Makanda, IL | 16.7 mi. | (618) 457-4836 | | Days Inn Benton/West City | 711 W Main St (#a) | Benton, IL | 18.3 mi. | (618) 439-3183 | | Super 8 Benton/West City | 711 W Main St (#B) | Benton, IL | 18.3 mi. | (618) 438-8205 | | Riverside Inn Motel | Rt 5 | Murphysboro, IL | 21.6 mi. | (618) 687-2244 | | Limited Inn | 709 E Vine | Vienna, IL | 21.8 mi. | (618) 658-6300 | | Comfort Inn | 100a E Seright St | Harrisburg, IL | 21.9 mi. | (618) 252-2442 | | Budget Inn Motel Vienna | Rt 146 & I-24 | Vienna, IL | 22.1 mi. | (618) 658-2802 | | Super 8 | 100 E Seright St | Harrisburg, IL | 22.6 mi. | (618) 253-8081 | | Uptown Motel | 605 E Poplar St | Harrisburg, IL | 22.9 mi. | (618) 253-7022 | | Royal Inn | 1010 S Jefferson St | Duquoin, IL | 24.3 mi. | (618) 542-4335 | | Rend Lake Resort | Rt 1 | Whittington, IL | 24.7 mi. | (618) 629-2211 | | Budget Inn Motel Du Quoin | RR 2 | Du Quoin, IL | 25.1 mi. | (618) 542-5014 | | Anna Plaza Motel | 150 E Vienna St | Anna, IL | 25.2 mi. | (618) 833-5215 | | ST Nicholas Hotel | 12 S Oak St | Du Quoin, IL | 25.2 mi. | (618) 542-2183 | | Hub Motel | 423 W Main St | Duquoin, IL | 25.5 mi. | (618) 542-2108 | | Lincoln Motel | 601 E Broad St | Jonesboro, IL | 26.6 mi. | (618) 833-2181 | | Fountain Motel | 112 S Main St | Pinckneyville, IL | 29.2 mi. | (618) 357-2128 |
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Marion Weather & Climate
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The southern tip of Illinois has a humid, continental climate that borders on a humid subtropical climate. The weather varies widely, but the climate is generally one of hot, humid summers and cold winters. The area can receive heavy snowfall and experiences blizzards periodically, although winters in the southern region are more moderate than the northern parts of the state. Average precipitation for southern Illinois exceeds 44 inches per year. Snowfall in this region is usually less than 14 inches. Illinois averages around 50 days of thunderstorm activity per year, which is somewhat above the national average. The state is also vulnerable to tornadoes, with an average of 35 occurring annually.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
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Ocean Temp |
| January |
38°F |
19°F |
3.26 in. |
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| February |
44°F |
22°F |
3.17 in. |
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| March |
54°F |
32°F |
4.45 in. |
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| April |
65°F |
42°F |
4.54 in. |
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| May |
74°F |
51°F |
4.93 in. |
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| June |
83°F |
60°F |
4.32 in. |
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| July |
87°F |
65°F |
3.89 in. |
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| August |
86°F |
62°F |
3.72 in. |
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| September |
79°F |
54°F |
3.13 in. |
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| October |
68°F |
42°F |
3.06 in. |
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| November |
54°F |
33°F |
4.77 in. |
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| December |
42°F |
23°F |
3.72 in. |
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Marion Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Williamson County Regional airport (MWA) located about 4 miles northwest of Marion, the Southern Illinois airport (MDH) located approximately 17 miles west of Marion in Carbondale - Murphysboro, Illinois, the Mt Vernon airport (MVN) located roughly 41 miles north of Marion in Mount Vernon, Illinois, the Barkley Regional airport (PAH) located around 47 miles south of Marion in Paducah, Kentucky, the Cape Girardeau Regional airport (CGI) located about 49 miles southwest of Marion in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and finally the Perryville Municipal airport (K02) located approximately 51 miles west of Marion in Perryville, Missouri.
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Marion Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Millsprings Amusement Park | Paducah | KY | 48.6 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Venture Waterpark | Eddyville | KY | 64.7 mi. | | | Raging Rivers Water Park | Grafton | IL | 117.6 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Hartland Golf & Recreation Center | Marion | IL | | | | Kokopelli Golf Course | Marion | IL | | | | Green Acres Golf Club | Energy | IL | 5.0 mi. | | | Janscos Stardust Golf & Country Club | Johnston City | IL | 6.1 mi. | | | Crab Orchard Golf Club | Carterville | IL | 8.2 mi. | | | Franklin County Country Club | West Frankfort | IL | 10.9 mi. | | | Hickory Creek Golf Course | Frankfort | IL | 11.8 mi. | | | Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center | Carbondale | IL | 14.7 mi. | | | Midland Hills Golf Course | Makanda | IL | 16.5 mi. | | | Stone Creek Golf Course | Makanda | IL | 16.5 mi. | | | Benton Country Club | Benton | IL | 20.0 mi. | | | Shawnee Hills Country Club | Harrisburg | IL | 21.9 mi. | | | Gambit Golf Club | Vienna | IL | 22.5 mi. | | | Rend Lake Golf Course | Whittington | IL | 24.1 mi. | | | Union County Country Club | Anna | IL | 26.5 mi. | | | Saline Golf & Country Club | Eldorado | IL | 28.4 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Ferne Clyffe State Park | | IL | 14.9 mi. | | | Giant City State Park | | IL | 16.0 mi. | | | Lake Murphysboro State Park | | IL | 24.2 mi. | | | Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park | | IL | 25.4 mi. | | | Dixon Springs State Park | | IL | 28.8 mi. | | | Pyramid State Park | | IL | 31.9 mi. | | | Trail Of Tears State Park | | MO | 35.1 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| National Quilt Museum | Paducah | KY | 48.6 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| St. Louis Zoological Park | St. Louis | MO | 92.1 mi. | |
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