Marion’s best local businesses

The 107 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Aug 20

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107 businesses across 11 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants26 places · newest: Applebee's Grill + Bar, Aug 20
• 02Beauty11 places · newest: Boho Beauty Co., Aug 20
• 03Shopping21 places · newest: Boyson Jewelry, Aug 20
• 04Entertainment3 places · newest: Cedar Rapids Bowling Center, Aug 20
• 05Nightlife6 places · newest: Brick Alley Pub and Sports Bar, Aug 20
• 06Bakeries & Sweets6 places · newest: Cold Stone Creamery, Aug 20
• 07Health & Wellness5 places · newest: Anytime Fitness, Aug 20
• 08Home & Garden8 places · newest: Blooms Garden Center • Nursery, Bistro & Gift Shop, Aug 20
• 09Hobbies, Books, & Crafts6 places · newest: Alter Ego Comics, Aug 20
• 10Sporting Goods3 places · newest: Austad's Golf - Cedar Rapids, Aug 20
• 11Pets6 places · newest: Home Grown Pets, Aug 20

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Businesses in categories too small for their own page — yet.

• DKW Art Gallery & Studios

  Arts & Culture

  Charming gallery carrying paintings, sculptures and other artwork from local artists of all levels.

  840 7th Ave · dkwgallery.com ↗

• The Granger House Victorian Museum

  Arts & Culture

  Victorian mansion, now a museum, furnished in late 1800s style and offering tours and paranormal events.

  970 10th St · grangerhouse.org ↗

• Lindale Mall

  Other

  A wide array of shopping options plus chain restaurants, a food court, family activities & Wi-Fi.

  4444 1st Ave NE (Cedar Rapids) · lindalemall.com ↗

• Style Encore

  Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

  Consignment shop featuring clothing, bags and shoes for adults and teens.

  4444 1st Ave NE #3001 (Cedar Rapids) · style-encore.com ↗

• Treasure Chest Collectibles

  Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

  If you love the thrill of the find, Treasure Chest Collectibles is an all-things-collectible trove packed with nostalgia, quirky keepsakes,…

  238 Blairs Ferry Rd NE Ste. 1 (Cedar Rapids) · crtreasurechest.com ↗

• Uptown Coffee Company - Marion

  Cafes

  Casual, welcoming, homey cafe and bar offering specialty coffees, breakfast fare, plus a selection of donuts.

  760 11th St A · uptowncoffee.co ↗

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