Get ready to experience true Midwestern country living in Marion, Illinois. You'll find antique stores, department stores, butcher shops, and restaurants scattered along the main roads. Pick up supplies to grill outside and enjoy the surrounding forest.
With a population of 17,539, Marion has a small-town feel, but it's one of the fastest-growing cities in Southern Illinois. Enjoy shops, restaurants, and nightlife in the highly Instagrammable Mural District, where you'll find 20+ amazing murals along a walkable route.
This city also has a Park District made up of seven parks. A highlight of the city park system is the Heartland Regional Medical Center Inclusive Playground — it's specially designed for children of all abilities.
Marion experiences four distinct seasons, so expect snow in the winter and hot, humid days in the summer.
Fireworks Spectacular - Start your 4th of July celebration a bit early at the Fireworks Spectacular in Johnson City, Illinois. You'll see one of the best fireworks displays in Southern Illinois. There will also be live music and food vendors. This event is held in late June.
Glow Paint and Sip Party - Spice up a basic boozy wine event by adding glow body paint into the mix at Walker's Bluff Wine Cave in Carterville, Illinois. Paint on canvas or each other while drinking and jamming out with the DJ in late July.
Williamson County Fair - Check out the area's major event of the year at the Williamson County Fair in Marion. Enjoy all the rides and games throughout the event, stopping to take in traditional carnival food along the way. You can also paint haystacks and root for your favorite contestant in the Miss Williamson County Fair Queen Scholarship Pageant. Check it out in early October.
You can't fully explore our beautiful country without venturing underground into the caves. Where better to do that than at Mammoth Cave National Park, home to the world's longest cave system? Pick from a variety of cave tours, including crawling cave tours, river cave tours, and historic cave tours. Everyone can find a tour for their comfort level and mobility limitations! You can also enjoy the hiking, fishing, and horseback riding offered on the grounds.
Take a trip back to a crucial yet dark time in American history by visiting Shiloh National Park in Tennessee, where you'll get the chance to walk Civil War sites, such as the battlefield of Shiloh and the battlefield of Corinth. You can also pay your respects to the fallen soldiers at the National Cemetary.
Stand in awe of the majesty of the Smoky Mountains at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. While at the park, you can tour the rivers that flow through the mountains and hike the trails to arrive at waterfalls and the beautiful scenery of the mountains. Brave visitors can hike to the peak of the mountains or try their hand at rock climbing.
Less than 15 miles away, Ferne Clyffe State Park offers 2,430 acres of camping, hunting, fishing, and hiking, making it the perfect state park for people who enjoy field sports.
Dixon State Park in Golconda, Illinois offers stunning natural features. While walking the hiking trails, you'll encounter scenic waterfalls and canyons — the park was developed on a massive 315 million-year-old sandstone block.
Named for the 55-foot limestone cave naturally created by water erosion over the years, Cave in Rock State Park has numerous hiking trails, a pond for fishing, and a marina.
For an elegant change of pace, visit Blue Sky Vineyard in Makanda. You can explore the vineyard and learn about how wine gets made, taste the wine, and enjoy gourmet appetizers at the cafe. RV parking is allowed in the parking lot.
A fort built in 1720 by the French occupants of the area, Fort de Chartres is the oldest building in Illinois. After you take a self-guided tour of the area, you can camp in one of the on-site campgrounds on a first-come, first-served basis. This attraction is in Prairie Du Rocher, Illinois.
If you feel the itch to gamble, stop by the Harrah's Casino in Metropolis, Illinois to enjoy video slots, video poker, table card games, and roulette. Don't forget to take a picture with the giant Superman Statue downtown before you leave. RVs are allowed in the parking lot.
Park at one of the following nearby RV parks or campsites:
Marion Campground & RV Park in Marion, Illinois - 38 sites at $40/night
Arrowhead Lake Campground in Johnston City, Illinois - 66 spaces starting at $18/night
Four Seasons Campground in Herrin, Illinois - 42 sites at $30/night
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Marion, IL, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Marion?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Marion from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Marion?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.