Things to Do with Kids in Marion, IL

  • TripBuzz found 25 things to do with kids in or near Marion, Illinois, including 14 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carbondale, Makanda and Cobden.
  • From Rent One Park to Pirate Pete's Family Entertainment Center, the Marion area offers 34 different types of family activities, including: Off Road & ATV, Family Fun Center, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
  • Williamson County, Illinois is home to the city of Marion, with over 17,000 residents. The city spans an area of 16 square miles with a relatively large population. Marion acts as the largest retail center in Southern Illinois, also maintains a downtown area rich in art and culture, as well as being an industrial center for the area.
  • TripBuzz found 25 things to do with kids in or near Marion, Illinois, including 14 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carbondale, Makanda and Cobden.
  • From Rent One Park to Pirate Pete's Family Entertainment Center, the Marion area offers 34 different types of family activities, including: Off Road & ATV, Family Fun Center, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
  • Williamson County, Illinois is home to the city of Marion, with over 17,000 residents. The city spans an area of 16 square miles with a relatively large population. Marion acts as the largest retail center in Southern Illinois, also maintains a downtown area rich in art and culture, as well as being an industrial center for the area.
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48.1 Miles
97% 506 votes
Scenic Walks Water St./Jefferson St. to Washington St., Paducah, KY MoreLess Info
Painted during a 5 years period on the town's floodwalls, the Floodwall Murals are an easy way of finding out the town's history while taking a walk.
48.1 Miles
86% 58 votes
Specialty Museums 117 South Water Street, Paducah, KY 42001 MoreLess Info
The River Heritage Museum displays exhibits artifacts concerning the area and the river, which include ship models, hands-on models, photographs and a professional boating simulator.
48.2 Miles
86% 44 votes
History Museums 121 South Second Street, Paducah, KY 42001 MoreLess Info
Exhibits, photographs, and artifacts combine to make the extensive collections at the William Clark Market House Museum. All the items within the 4,000 square feet exhibition space focus on the complex history of Paducah.
48.2 Miles
86% 43 votes
History Museums 631 Kentucky Ave., Paducah, KY MoreLess Info
The Lloyd Tilghman House and Civil War Museum is a Greek Revival home that was built in 1852. The confederate general's home is part of the Kentucky Civil War Heritage Trail and remains an important part of the state's history.
48.2 Miles
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Theaters 132 Market House Sq, Paducah, KY 42001 MoreLess Info
With five productions per season, Market House Theatre showcases the talent of local actors and entertainers. The theater offers select family oriented plays that cover fairy tales and book adaptations.
48.3 Miles
60% 42 votes
Specialty Museums 2nd and Washington Street, Paducah, KY MoreLess Info
With the Freight House constructed in 1925, the Paducah Railroad Museum was opened in 1996. It displays artifacts concerning the railroad history, including engine and car equipment.
48.3 Miles
88% 64 votes
Parks 22 miles upstream from the confluence of the Tennessee River with the Ohio, Paducah, KY MoreLess Info
At 206 feet high, Kentucky Dam provides outdoor activities like walking, jogging, and biking. Visitors can sign up for a group tour of the dam to see how it operates, or simply enjoy views of the reservoir from the top.
48.7 Miles
90% 103 votes
Visitor Centers Lone Oak Road, Paducah, KY MoreLess Info
Whitehaven is a welcome center with its main two story structure built in the second half of the 19th century. It is included in the National Register of Historic Places. The tour includes the entire house, with explanations about all the antiques inside.
48.9 Miles
79% 63 votes
Historic Districts Jefferson St.-Park Ave., 3rd-9th Sts., Paducah, KY MoreLess Info
No less than 47 businesses find their home in the Lowertown Arts District. Galleries and studios, art and home decorations and plenty of other shops are found in here.
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