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Marion
is a small city located in Crittenden County in northwestern Kentucky. The population is approximately 3,200 residents. The region surrounding Marion in Crittenden County is home to Kentucky's largest Amish community (with a population of over 500.) Driving through the countryside is a treat, and Amish produce, handmade quilts and furniture and be purchased directly from the farms of the individual families. There's a wide variety of things to do in the area, including hiking, bicycling, fishing, canoeing, camping and scenic drives. You can even load your car onto a free ferry that runs continuously from the Kentucky side of the Ohio River to the southern Illinois town of Cave in Rock. The town of Marion is filled with quaint shops, restaurants and coffee shops. The people are typical friendly Southern folks for which the area is known. A variety of lodging is also available, including bed and breakfast inns, cozy cottages, motels and campgrounds. Marion is also host to the annual Gem & Mineral Show, the first weekend in June, and the Backroads Tour and Festival each April. The latter gives visitors a chance to take a self-guided tour of the Amish Community, visit craft vendors at Marion Commons and view quilts display by local quilters and collectors.
Surrounding areas: Eddyville, Kentucky (16.5 mi), Lake Barkley, Kentucky (23.9 mi), Grand Rivers, Kentucky (24.3 mi), Gilbertsville, Kentucky (24.5 mi), Kentucky Lake, Kentucky (31.1 mi), Paducah, Kentucky (33.4 mi), Cadiz, Kentucky (35.0 mi)
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Marion Vacation Rentals
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Marion Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Tobin Motel | 225 Sturgis Rd | Marion, KY | | (270) 965-5241 | | Cave In Rock Motel | RR 1 | Cave In Rock, IL | 12.1 mi. | (618) 289-3296 | | Country Hearth Inn | 120 Funway | Eddyville, KY | 16.5 mi. | (270) 388-4535 | | Eddy Creek Resort | Hwy 93 | Eddyville, KY | 16.5 mi. | (270) 388-2271 | | Holiday Hills Resort | Rt 1 | Eddyville, KY | 16.5 mi. | (270) 388-7236 | | Twin Tiki Motel | Hwy 62 & 641 | Eddyville, KY | 16.5 mi. | (270) 388-2281 | | Princeton Pkwy Inn | 112 Hwy 62 W | Princeton, KY | 18.9 mi. | (270) 365-2001 | | Stratton Inn | Hwy 91 N & W Ky Pkwy | Princeton, KY | 18.9 mi. | (270) 365-2828 | | Days Inn | 139 Days Inn Dr | Kuttawa, KY | 19.1 mi. | (270) 388-5420 | | Hampton Inn | 62 Days Inn Dr | Kuttawa, KY | 19.1 mi. | (270) 388-5777 | | Relax Inn | Rt 2 | Kuttawa, KY | 19.1 mi. | (270) 388-2285 | | Travelers Motel | Hwy 641 | Suwanee, KY | 20.1 mi. | (270) 388-7241 | | Microtel Inn & Suites | 1017 Dover Rd | Grand Rivers, KY | 21.8 mi. | (270) 928-2740 | | Michael's Motel | Adam's St | Golconda, IL | 22.4 mi. | (618) 683-2424 | | Ky Barkley Lakes Inn | I-24 Exit 31 | Grand Rivers, KY | 24.3 mi. | (270) 928-2700 | | Inn By The Lake | 2184 US 62 | Gilbertsville, KY | 24.5 mi. | (270) 362-4278 | | Ken Bar Inn | Hwy 641 | Gilbertsville, KY | 24.5 mi. | (270) 362-8652 | | Fox Fire Motor Inn | US 62 & I-24 | Calvert City, KY | 25.4 mi. | (270) 395-7162 | | Larry's Motel | Rt 4 | Morganfield, KY | 25.8 mi. | (270) 389-4701 | | Shawnee Chief Motel | Rt 13 | Shawneetown, IL | 26.9 mi. | (618) 269-3193 |
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Marion Weather & Climate
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Northwestern Kentucky has a climate that is classified as humid subtropical, although it lies at the southern edge of the humid continental climate zone. Spring typically begins in mid-to-late March, summer in mid-to-late-May, and autumn is October and November. Severe weather is rare, but there are occasional tornado outbreaks in the region. Winter typically brings a mix of rain, sleet, and snow, with occasional heavy snowfall and icing. Summers are hazy, hot, and humid. The average annual rainfall is 44.5 inches. The wettest seasons are spring and summer, although rainfall is fairly constant year round. January and February are the coldest and snowiest months. Autumn is often the driest and sunniest of the seasons.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
41°F |
22°F |
3.32 in. |
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| February |
47°F |
26°F |
3.47 in. |
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| March |
57°F |
34°F |
4.27 in. |
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| April |
68°F |
43°F |
4.61 in. |
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| May |
77°F |
53°F |
5.14 in. |
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| June |
86°F |
62°F |
4.09 in. |
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| July |
89°F |
67°F |
5.21 in. |
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| August |
88°F |
64°F |
2.79 in. |
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| September |
81°F |
56°F |
3.00 in. |
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| October |
70°F |
44°F |
3.41 in. |
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| November |
57°F |
35°F |
4.06 in. |
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| December |
46°F |
26°F |
4.48 in. |
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Marion Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Barkley Regional airport (PAH) located about 42 miles west of Marion in Paducah, Kentucky, Kyle Oakley Field (CEY) located approximately 48 miles southwest of Marion in Murray, Kentucky, the Evansville Regional airport (EVV) located roughly 57 miles northeast of Marion in Evansville, Indiana, the Owensboro Daviess County airport (OWB) located around 57 miles east of Marion in Owensboro, Kentucky, the Williamson County Regional airport (MWA) located about 58 miles northwest of Marion, Outlaw Field (CKV) located approximately 61 miles southeast of Marion in Clarksville, Tennessee, and finally the Southern Illinois airport (MDH) located roughly 71 miles northwest of Marion in Carbondale - Murphysboro, Illinois.
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Marion Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Millsprings Amusement Park | Paducah | KY | 33.4 mi. | | | Dogwood Lake Fun Park | Dunmor | KY | 62.4 mi. | | | Holiday World | Santa Claus | IN | 83.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Venture Waterpark | Eddyville | KY | 16.5 mi. | | | Nashville Shores Water Park | Nashville | TN | 108.0 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Marion Country Club | Marion | KY | | | | Elkwood Golf Course | Sturgis | KY | 15.4 mi. | | | Eagle Creek | La Grange | KY | 23.4 mi. | | | Pennyrile Forest State Park Resort | Dawson Springs | KY | 24.6 mi. | | | Wildwood Golf Course | Dixon | KY | 24.7 mi. | | | Calvert City Golf & Country Club | Calvert City | KY | 25.6 mi. | | | Breckenridge Golf & Country Club | Morganfield | KY | 25.8 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Cave-In-Rock State Park | | IL | 9.6 mi. | | | Kentucky Dam Village State Park | | KY | 25.7 mi. | | | Dixon Springs State Park | | IL | 32.0 mi. | | | Lake Barkley State Park | | KY | 35.2 mi. | | | Fort Massac State Park | | IL | 35.5 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| National Quilt Museum | Paducah | KY | 33.4 mi. | (Art) | | National Boyscout Museum | Murray | KY | 51.6 mi. | (Children's) |
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