Marion’s best local businesses

The 70 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

70 businesses listed65 added this month7 categories

● Updated Sep 22

What changed this month

Sep 22– Midwest Music Supply retired from the list
Sep 17✓ River's Edge Family Golf Center re-checked — details verified
Sep 15✓ Bits & Pieces Art and Antiques re-checked — details verified
Sep 9✓ Stay Fit Training Center re-checked — details verified
Sep 3✓ Alter Ego Comics re-checked — details verified

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Aspire Yoga
Health & Wellness
Aspire Yoga in Marion brings heated and non-heated vinyasa, hatha, power, Barre, and PiYo-style sweat sessions, plus calming Yin and a…
603 N Court St · aspireyogastudio.com ↗
RAW Fitness
Health & Wellness
Raw Fitness is a locally owned gym in Marion led by an ISSA-certified lifter that keeps it simple with 24/7 access, no contracts, and a…
2002 Bittle Pl · rawfitnessmarion.com ↗
Black Diamond Harley-Davidson
Other
Legendary brand of American motorcycles, plus apparel & more at some branches.
3000 W Deyoung St · blackdiamondhd.com ↗
Krispy Kreme
Bakeries & Sweets
Longtime chain serving a variety of donut flavors & shapes, plus coffee & frozen drinks.
1307 Halfway Rd · site.krispykreme.com ↗
Panera Bread
Bakeries & Sweets
Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
2704 W Deyoung St · panerabread.com ↗
Lip Curl Scents
Sporting Goods
From their own whitetail herd, Lip Curl Scents bottles fresh, field-proven deer scents that actually smell like the real deal. Stock up on…
12820 Prosperity Rd · lipcurlscents.com ↗
Top Outfitters Army Surplus
Sporting Goods
Whether you’re after tough Belleville boots, legit surplus finds, or custom dog tags, Top Outfitters Army Surplus keeps shelves packed with…
Corner of Rte 37 and, Stotlar Rd (Johnston City) · topoutfitters.net ↗
Little Egypt Arts Association
Arts & Culture
Part community hub, part artist co-op, Little Egypt Arts Association has been nurturing Southern Illinois creativity since 1995 with…
601 Tower Square Plaza · littleegyptarts.com ↗
Pure Pet
Pets
Pure Pet in Marion is a go-to for folks who treat their dogs and cats like family. Think self-service dog wash when the backyard becomes a…
2720 W Main St Ste G · purepetstore.com ↗
Pyramid Park
Parks & Outdoors
Green space with a disc golf course & playgrounds, plus a skate park, picnic shelters & ball fields.
1421 Pharaoh's Wy · marionparks.com ↗
Ray Fosse Park
Parks & Outdoors
Ray Fosse Park packs 27 acres with eight baseball and softball fields, a kid-magnet train-shaped playground, and an outdoor pool that saves…
500 E Deyoung St · marionparks.com ↗

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