Guidebook for Caledonia
Arts & Culture
The historical society was founded by a group of interested parties in 1969, including the host of Terradise AirBnB. Since then it has grown into one of the finest libraries and museums of its type in Ohio. Visit their website at marionhistory.com for more information and hours.
Marion County Historical Society
169 E Church St The historical society was founded by a group of interested parties in 1969, including the host of Terradise AirBnB. Since then it has grown into one of the finest libraries and museums of its type in Ohio. Visit their website at marionhistory.com for more information and hours.
Recently rennovated as part of the Harding 2020 project, including the new Harding Presidential Center adjacent.
Harding Home Presidential Site
380 Mt Vernon AveRecently rennovated as part of the Harding 2020 project, including the new Harding Presidential Center adjacent.
Parks & Nature
The Preserve is located across the Olentangy (Whetstone) River and is accessible by making right turns when leaving our driveway to route 746 and until you enter the preserve at the end of Williamsport Road. Hiking trails and interpretive signs guide you along the paths in this Central Ohio Floodplain, with spring wildflowers the best time to visit. (March-May) Open to the public dawn til dusk at no charge. Operated by the Marion County Park District
Terradise Nature Preserve
County Highway 163The Preserve is located across the Olentangy (Whetstone) River and is accessible by making right turns when leaving our driveway to route 746 and until you enter the preserve at the end of Williamsport Road. Hiking trails and interpretive signs guide you along the paths in this Central Ohio Floodplain, with spring wildflowers the best time to visit. (March-May) Open to the public dawn til dusk at no charge. Operated by the Marion County Park District
You are already there! Be sure to hike the woods - if you have young children, make sure they are supervised and understand the rules around water.
The Nature Center consists of the woods on the right bank of the Olentangy (Whetstone) River around the house at 1536 Whetstone River Road. The Nature Center is a non-profit Ohio corporation, and memberships are available which include a 10% discount on AirBnB stays. Go to terradise.org for information
Terradise Nature Preserve
County Highway 163You are already there! Be sure to hike the woods - if you have young children, make sure they are supervised and understand the rules around water.
The Nature Center consists of the woods on the right bank of the Olentangy (Whetstone) River around the house at 1536 Whetstone River Road. The Nature Center is a non-profit Ohio corporation, and memberships are available which include a 10% discount on AirBnB stays. Go to terradise.org for information
Entertainment & Activities
Marion Palace Theatre & May Pavilion
276 W Center StClassic 1927 Movie Theatre fully restored
Food Scene
Dugout Pizza
116 East Marion StreetBeen in business forever for a reason - good pizza! 419-845-2810
Live Music and great food at reasonable prices. Be sure to visit and support our local businesses.
Bowstring Bar & Grill
109 N Water StLive Music and great food at reasonable prices. Be sure to visit and support our local businesses.
Drinks & Nightlife
OK Cafe Marion,Ohio
734 East Center StreetA Marion institution - friendly crowd and great ambiance.
Essentials
Dollar General
112 Harding Hwy E