- The list below includes 25 free or cheap things to do in or near Marion, Illinois, including 33 different types of inexpensive activities like Off Road & ATV, Family Fun Center, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
- From Marion Public Library & Museum to Mandala Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Marion and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carbondale, Cobden and Makanda.
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Appreciation for the visual arts and their creation is the focus of the Yeiser Art Center through a variety of exhibits. In addition to the permanent collection, the center holds seven temporary exhibits throughout the year.
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121 South Second Street, Paducah, KY 42001
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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.
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631 Kentucky Ave., Paducah, KY
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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.
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116 South 6th Street, Paducah, KY 42001
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For those spiritually inclined or for visitors who can appreciate beautiful architecture, stop by the St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. The structure contains beautiful stained glass windows, two gorgeous bell towers, and many other incredible features.
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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.
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Starting at the city's visitors center, Downtown Paducah Civil War Walking Tour takes visitors on a trip through the region's major Civil War sites. These sites include stops at places where the troops lived, as well as battle sites.
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Kentucky Dam
22 miles upstream from the confluence of the Tennessee River with the Ohio, Paducah, KY
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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.
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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.
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Jefferson St.-Park Ave., 3rd-9th Sts., Paducah, KY
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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.