This WorldWeb.com travel and tourism guide for Marion, featuring hotels and other accommodations, tours, attractions, events, shopping and more, will help you plan a successful visit to Marion, Illinois, U.S.A.

Conveniently located at the intersection of Interstate 57 and State Route 13 in southern Illinois, Marion is an easily accessible vacation destination. With Interstate 64 a short drive to the north and Interstate 24 only minutes to the south, Marion is a handy access point to several metropolitan areas, including St. Louis, Indianapolis and Nashville. Accommodations in Marion range from comfortable hotels to campsites to restored log cabins. Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, a popular site for hiking, camping, boating and hunting, is located just west of the city on the northern edge of the Ozark Foothills. The city's Kokopelli Golf Club offers an 18-hole course, an on-site restaurant and an eight-acre practice facility. For visitors that crave sports with more intensity, the dodgeball, soccer and gymnastic facilities at Extreme Indoor Sports are sure to satisfy.