Unique & Hidden Gem Activities for Families

Explore the best unique & hidden gem activities for families options for kids and families in Marion

Giving Tree Theater

Giving Tree Theater

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Hanna Park

Hanna Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Thomas Park

Thomas Park

Ice rink, disc-golf course & splash pad. Disc golf, an ice rink, splash pad, sledding hill & other activities are the draw at this busy park.

The Fun Station Cedar Rapids

The Fun Station Cedar Rapids

Games of all kinds for kids 12 & under. 3-story indoor playground designed for kids 12 & under plus concessions & birthday packages.

Bever Park

Bever Park

Huge green space with an ice rink & pool. Expansive park with facilities for tennis & softball, plus an ice rink & swimming pool.

Indian Creek Nature Center

Indian Creek Nature Center

Scenic destination with trails & events. Nature preserve with scenic trails & educational events, plus a sustainable building with exhibits.

The History Center

The History Center

Historical society library & archives. Library & archives of the local historical society, open by appointment for research.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

Galleries with a focus on American works. Over 7,000 works on display with emphasis on 20th-century American art plus classes for all ages.

Ellis Park

Ellis Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

CSPS

CSPS

Historic brick building & arts center. 1890s Richardsonian Romanesque brick building housing a contemporary arts organization.

African American Museum Of Iowa

African American Museum Of Iowa

Exhibits of African American heritage. Museum celebrating the heritage of African Americans in Iowa through exhibits, events & workshops.

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

Central European culture & history. Galleries showcasing the Czech & Slovak experience plus genealogy library, Christmas market & more.

Prairie Park Fishery

Prairie Park Fishery

Lake for fishing & skating in winter. Lake with motor use restricted, mainly used for fishing or ice skating during winter.

Dragon's Lair

Dragon's Lair

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Hanging Bog State Preserve

Hanging Bog State Preserve

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Morgan Creek Park

Morgan Creek Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

American Gothic Barn

American Gothic Barn

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Bloomsbury Farm

Bloomsbury Farm

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Devonian Fossil Gorge

Devonian Fossil Gorge

Rare site of a prehistoric ocean floor. Archeological wonder revealing the ancient remains of an ocean floor from 375 million years ago.

The Iowa Children's Museum

The Iowa Children's Museum

Interactive educational museum for kids. This colorful museum is aimed at teaching kids about the world around them through fun & play.

University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Animals, biodiversity & Iowa history. Permanent exhibits about the natural world, including mammals & birds, plus the history of Iowa.

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