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Quality of Life in Marion
As a vibrant micropolitan area, Marion can offer:
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growth potential -an increasing number |
of Americans are flocking to
smaller, friendlier communities
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proximity to metros - only an hour's |
drive from the "retail and arts
center" of Columbus and two hours
to the sports and cultural activities
offered in Cleveland
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dedicated workers - an environment for |
successful business and the availability of a labor force with
good work ethics
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lower cost of living - a savings in living costs as reflected in residential real |
estate selling about 30 percent less than in Columbus.
Health Care | Housing | Recreation and Entertainment
Marion has Ohio's best availability ratio of doctors and medical specialists.
Marion General Hospital is a private, not-for-profit medical facility. Areas of expertise
include cancer care, critical care transition, maternal/child care, and mental health.
MGH also provides services such as home health care, homemaker services, hospice
care, and Alzheimer's program, laboratory courier services, mobile x-rays, and social
services.
Smith Clinic is a multi-specialty medical group practice of more than 50 physicians. Its 23 medical departments provide expertise in nearly every specialty from allergies to cardiology to family practice to nuclear medicine and many others.
Residential areas of Marion offer a broad selection of homes to suit a variety of tastes, needs, and budgets. Newcomers can expect to receive value for their housing dollars, whether they select an apartment or a home. The Marion Board of Realtors can be of assistance in identifying available homes in the area.
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Sports facilities, city and state parks, shopping
centers, and many recreational facilities are available in the area. Marion's close proximity to other cities
and to Lake Erie provides other possibilities within a two hour drive.
Tennis lessons
Shopping
Marion offers modern shopping areas, including a 55-store enclosed mall and three large strip centers, numerous specialty stores and major grocery chains, as well as a wide selection of restaurants and fast food establishments.
Area retail links
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Crown Tower Coffee and Tea
Events
The Marion Popcorn Festival, held each September, features nationally known entertainers, hundreds of food and entertainment vendors, a preliminary competition to the Miss Ohio Pageant, and more.
View the community event calendar here.
Children in the Popcorn Festival Parade
Arts and Culture
Cultural life centers around the historic Palace Theatre,
a 1920's architectural jewel, listed in the National Register
of Historic Places. The Palace seats 1,400 and offers some 100 performances each year, including concerts, opera, dance,
and variety. Other arts involvement opportunities include the Madrigal Singers, Marion Concert Band, Marion Palace Players, Woodcarver's Club, Mid-Ohio Fine Art Society, Inc., Marion Art Club, Lecture Recital Club, Garden Club, Marion Camera Club, and the Civic Chorus.
Marion's Historic Palace Theatre
Marion's
claim to fame is being the home
town of U.S. President Warren G. Harding.
One of the most popular tourist attractions
is the marble-columned memorial tomb of
the late President. The Harding Home is
also a favorite. Marion boasts more than a
dozen museums, including the Wyandot
Popcorn Museum, The Stengel True Museum and the Huber Museum.
President Warren G. Harding's Home
Indoor and Outdoor Recreation
Marion offers a wide variety of indoor and outdoor recreation including fitness centers, golf courses, parks and sports.
Golf Courses (list of all)
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Athletic/Fitness Clubs
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Racquetball Club |
206 S. Prospect Street, Marion, Ohio 43302
(800) 841-7302 or (740) 387-2267
Fax:(740) 387-5522
