DINING In Marion KY

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	Address / Phone	Features
The Main Street Italian Grill	108 S. Main Street 270-965-5185 View Website	Main Street Italian Grill, Marion’s newest eatery, features pastas, sauces, salads and desserts. Located on the site of the town’s first stagecoach inn, The Grill specializes in Italian food made fresh each day. Newly renovated with a loft style atmosphere, The Grill also has private and public dining availability. If your epicurean tastes run toward Italian be sure to drop in and enjoy a fabulous pasta dish of your choice followed by a sweet treat for dessert.
Dairy Queen	213 Sturgis Road 270-965-4261	Marion's DQ serves the authentic Dairy Queen lineup of foods including breakfast, sandwiches, and those famous ice cream treats. You won't find better breaded mushrooms in the county! Come and be treated like royalty at Marion's Dairy Queen.
Front Porch Restaurant	U.S. Highway 641 South 270-965-3035	Located just south of town on U.S. Highway 641, this home-owned restaurant serves their famous catfish and seafood selections. Don't miss out on the complimentary bowl of white beans, red tomato relish, hush puppies and cornbread. They also serve sandwiches and children's items.
Hickory Heaven	1890 US Hwy. 60E 270-965-0200	Specializing in Ribs- "All Pigs Dream of Going to Hickory Heaven" Hours: Friday & Saturday 11:00 AM until 7:00 PM, Sunday & Monday 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM -- Or until Sold Out!
Jones' 88 Dip Restaurant	113 Sturgis Road 270-965-4538 View Website	Located at 113 Sturgis Road, the "Dip" is truly a Marion tradition. The menu may read like a fast food restaurant, but each item is grilled fresh as you order. It may take a little longer than the local drive through, but the first bite tells you it was well worth the wait.
Justa Burg'r	305 North Main Street 270-965-5775	Looking for a quick lunch?
The Marion Cafe	100 South Main Street 270-965-2211 View Website	Thom Hawthorne painstakingly restored the interior of the former Hunt's Department Store to create an oasis of gentility and gastronomy. Country cooking meets French country decor, with a dash of fun and Cajun spice! You'll have to return to see all the art, antiques and collectibles for sale. Don't forget dessert! Open Sunday - Monday 6AM - 2 PM, Tuesday - Saturday 6AM - 8PM
Marion Pit Bar-B-Q	Rt. 641 South 270-965-3318	Marion Pit Barbecue, Marion's longest running barbecue location serves, barbecue by the sandwich, plate or pound along with available side orders. Drive through or eat at their screened-in picnic tables.
McDonald's	129 North Main Street 270-965-5866	Located at 129 North Main Street in Marion, this McDonald's restaurant offers quality service and food in their indoor dining room, outdoor patio, and at their drive-up window.Offers McDonald's standard menu items, but served with friendly Southern hospitality!
Pizza Hut Restaurant	Highway 60 North 270-965-5201	Pizza Hut Restaurant is located in the Darben Plaza Shopping Plaza on Highway 60 North, (Sturgis Road). This chain pizzeria offers all the usual Pizza Hut specialties, as well as a fully loaded salad bar and a pizza buffet on Wednesday evenings.
La Potosina	113 N. Maple Street 270-965-9787	Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine in a festive decor. From the guacamole to the salsa to the carne asata, it's all home-made with the freshest ingredients. Taste the difference!
Subway	214 North Main Street 270-965-3730	Marion's Subway Restaurant is located at 112 North Main Street. They serve the regular Subway menu with a welcoming smile to all who come their way. Owner Cameron Taleban sees that quality employees are on hand to serve you.
Thoms's Sweet Shoppe	102 S. Main Street 270-965-2211 View Website	In Marion's answer to the Hollywood landmark Schwab's, Thom Hawthorne has restored the historic woodwork and mirrors of the former City Drug Store. Come and relax with friends!.
DELICATESSENS:	Marion has two grocery stores which have delicatessens and provide plate lunches, sandwiches and desserts to their customers. You can call the delicatessen line in both stores to check their menu for the day.
Conrad's Food Store	515 South Main Street, 270-965-4533
Food Giant - Darben Plaza	U.S. 60 East (Sturgis Road), 270-965-4565
Five Star Deli	Corner of Main and Bellville St. 965-4608
Liberty Fuels	825 S. Main St. 965-4922

LODGING in Marion KY

	Address / Phone	Features
Grace House	320 Sturgis Rd 270-965-0010 View Website	Grace House is a family-operated, family-friendly, modern, brick, ranch home located on the quiet main street of Marion, Kentucky. We're close to antique shops, the Amish community, and only 30 minutes from Barkley and Kentucky Lakes.   Casual bedrooms feature ceiling fans, TV/DVD, and some refrigerators. Breakfast is served at your convenience.    Come as guests, leave as friends
The Marion Inn	2362 US 641 South 270-965-5391 1-800-879-7749 9 Rooms	Whether you are travelling on business or looking for a country setting, the Marion Inn affords one the luxuries of staying in the country yet giving quick access to major highways and Interstate 24. There is a hot tub and barbecues in the back yard. Perhaps you would prefer to enjoy the privacy of your room where you can view movies or read a book from our lending library.   Sleep to the sounds of nature and wakes to the scents of your hostess Rosalind's homemade muffins and danish pastries. Enjoy breakfast in the kitchen before the fireplace or on the glassed-in porch.
Honeysuckle Cottage	4002 US 60 East 270-704-1027	Come relax in a unique country cottage, set amid extensive gardens. We are located in rural Crittenden County Kentucky on a working cattle and horse farm. The cottage sleeps 6, and will soon be able to accommodate 8 guests. A walking trail located along the old Illinois Central railway, a fishing pond and beautiful scenery on 125 acres of pasture and woodland. We are within 5 minutes of the local Old Order Amish community. See the buggies, one room school houses and purchase home made bread, jam, jelly and a variety of other goods as well as handcrafted furniture, quilts and crafts
Royal Inn & Suites	225 Sturgis Road 270-965-5241 19 Rooms	Ground Level Rooms, Ample Parking. 27” remote cable TV. Internet connections. New Heating and Cooling Units with Remote Control. Recent Room Upgrades.
Riverview Park	411 State Rt. 387	Riverview Park at Dam 50 features Seven full service RV hookups, primitive camping, three picnic pavilions, boat ramp, and playground equipment.
War Eagle RV Park	1597 US Highway 60 West	We have 10 paved campsites with water, electric, and sewage.  We have daily, weekly, and monthly rates available. It is a quiet setting located 2 miles from Marion. Phone: 270.339.2382 Email :joshrenfro78@yahoo.com.
For information call the Marion Welcome Center at 270-965-5015 or email director@marionkentucky.us

ATTRACTIONS in Marion KY

There's ALWAYS something to do in Marion
Fohs Hall 201 N. Walker St. 270-965-3529	Fohs Hall was built by Julius Fohs, an internationally-know geologist, and given to the city of Marion and the Board of Education in 1926. The two-story building with four Ionic columns flanking the main entrance contains a large auditorium and meeting rooms. The building's limestone foundation is an earthquake-resistant style of masonry often seen in Peru. The building was selected as a Kentucky Landmark in June of 1981, and it was accepted on the National Register of Historic Places in May of 1982.
Wheeler Log Cabin Hwy 91 N	Wheeler Cabin Built in 1835, this two-story log cabin is one of Crittenden County's oldest homes. Barbara Wheeler's Log Cabin Shop features primitive antiques, herb gardens, fruit trees and a glimpse into days gone by. She's happy to answer your questions about Kentucky frontier life. It all awaits you on Hwy 91 N., just six miles north of town. Open Wednesdays 10-4, Mid April through Late October.
Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum 205 N Walker St. 270-965-4263	Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum houses an outstanding collection of minerals, gemstones, carvings, period journals, photographs, mining tools and other items. The collection has been visited by various authorities on minerals and is believed to be one of the finest in existence. The Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum, Inc. was formed in June 1990 to make the attraction something that would generate outside interest in the mineral and mining heritage of West Kentucky.
Crittenden County Historical Museum 124 E Bellview St. 270-965-9257	The Crittenden County Historical Museum is housed in the oldest church in Marion, built in 1881, which includes the original pulpit, balcony and stained glass windows. Among the hundreds of local items on display are a large military collection dating back to the Civil War; a 200 year old loom; spinning wheels; a large collection of farm related items; the old telephone switchboard; vintage Marion photos, clothing and accessories dating back to the early 1900's; papers and memorabilia from Marion's two United Sates senators, as well as toys showing the everyday life of the county.
Trail of Tears	Our Native American heritage includes mound sites and thousands of years of habitation. The Ohio River was part of a Native trade route stretching from western New York down to the Caribbean.The northern route of the Trail of Tears comes through the county. While the historical route passes just south and west of Marion, the Auto Route designated by the National Parks System comes through the center of town, marked by distinctive road signs.
Cave in Rock Ferry Hwy 91N	Cave-In-Rock Ferry, one of two ferries still running on the Ohio River, is open seven days a week, and it's free!
Amish Community	While the Amish Community is a recent addition to the Marion area (1977), they're a visibile and distinctive part of county life.
The Outlaw Trail	The Outlaw Trail was once the treacherous road from Marion to Ford's Ferry. Named for county ferry operator, innkeeper, and justice of the peace "Big Jim" Ford, who moonlighted as a bandit chief, Ford's Ferry Road is a now quiet, scenic backroad, where your most dangerous encounter will be with an Amish produce stand. Jesse and Frank James (left) and the Cole Younger Gang were regular visitors to the area.
The Courthouse Gazebo	The Courthouse Gazebo, site of free summer concerts
Marion Country Club  651 Blackburn Street 270-965-1604	9 hole golf course open to the public
Riverview Park 411 State Route 387	Riverview Park at Dam 50 features Seven full service RV hookups, primitive camping, three picnic pavilions, boat ramp, and playground equipment.

Come Find Your Specialty Treasures in Marion, Kentucky!

	Address / Phone	Features
Bowtanicals	202 South Main Street, Marion, KY 270-965-2056	Pottery, Collectible Items, Splatter ware, Crabtree & Evelyn Bath Products, Floral Arrangements, Wreaths and Silk Flowers. Candles, Potpourri, Birdhouses, Garden Ornaments and Rugs. Open Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm, Saturday 8 am to 2 pm
Clement Mineral Museum Gift Shop	205 N. Walker St. 270-965-4263	Semi Precious Gem Stone Jewelry, Gem Stone Sculptures, Home Décor, Fun and Educational items, Rock and Mineral Books.
Gran Gran's Clothesline	109 Morningside Dr. Marion, KY 270-965-3115	Infant to Teens clothes major brands Healthtext, Peaches and Cream & Carters Email: grangranwilson@gmail.com
Hodges Sports & Apparel	219 Sturgis Road, Marion, KY 270- 965-4717	The latest in sportswear, including hunting apparel. Footwear from running shoes to hip waders
Johnson Furniture and Appliance	118 N. Main Street, Marion, KY 270-965-4242	A third generation family business offering furniture, appliances, electronics and carpet. Also provides service and professional installations.
Louise’s Flowers	121 N. Main St. 270-965-2749	Floral Designs and Gifts including Yankee Candles, Woodwick Candles, Fenton Glassware, Turvis Tumbles.  Free Delivery FTD, Teleflora and BloomNet
Marion Feed Mill	501 East Bellville St, Marion, KY 270-965-2252	Known locally as the county's top producer of custom-blend feeds and source for pet and equestrians needs, the Mill is becoming popular among visitors because of their fine selection of Wrangler western wear and collectible Breyer horses.
Mystic Water Gardens & Antiques	4002 US 60 East, Marion 270-704-1027	Marion's newest shopping destination! Diana Herrin has opened this charming store devoted to water gardens as well as fine antiques and accessories. Drop by for a visit!
Ron's Sports Shop	2287 US 60 East Marion KY 42064 270-965-2662	Browning, Rugar, Colt, Smith & Wesson, Winchester, H&K Benelli
Shopco	306 Sturgis Rd. 270-965-4003	Department store, Clothing, Home Décor, Household items including small appliances, Electronics, Health and Beauty Aids, Groceries, Automative and Sporting Goods.
Superior Trophy & Screen Printing	214 S. Main Street, Marion 270-965-4310 800-34-AWARD	We have a complete line of trophies, plaques and awards, and feature complete screen printing services. Everything is produced in-house in our new state-of-the- art 4,000 square foot facility. Our professional staff has over 70 years of combined experience in the awards and printing industry. In addition, we carry giftware that includes Fiesta Dinnerware as well as Blenko hand-blown glassware.
Tactical Arms	106 S. Main St. 270-967-9054	Buy Sell Trade all Firearms, Gunsmithing and Detailing, Special Orders, Ammunition and shooting supplies.
The Daisy Patch	215 Sturgis Rd.  270-965-2200	Floral Designs and Gifts including Ganz, Bittersweet Candles, Fresh Flowers and Plants, Grapeview wreaths, Fee Delivery
The Picket Fence Antiques & Primitives	6670 US Hwy. 641 270-584-2800	Glassware, Furniture & Collectables.  Vendor Booths Available.
Wheeler's Antiques , Furniture, Herbs & Backroads Gallery	127 E. Carlisle Street, Marion, KY 270-965-0059 270-704-3999	Specializes in Early Country Furniture from Kentucky and Tennessee, along with quilts, smalls, Amish Prints, Kentucky Photos, Kentucky Inspired Gifts and accessories. Open Monday thru Saturday 10 - 4
We're getting better all the time! Our downtown shopping opportunities are growing. More and more of our visitors are thrilled with the treasures they find in our local establishments.       Whether you're looking for the perfect gift or a special find to add to your collection, come see for yourself in downtown Marion, Kentucky