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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Marion
Spend a half‑day in Marion, Arkansas – see the Sultana Disaster Museum and grab a bite, then head back to Memphis or nearby Delta towns.
Marion is a small Delta town just across the Mississippi River from Memphis. Its main attractions – the Sultana Disaster Museum and nearby Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge – can be explored in a few hours, making it a day‑trip or a half‑day stop for travelers heading to or from Memphis.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $70–$100 excl. bed · Mid $100–$150 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Burger & shake at Tacker's Shake Shack | $8–$12 |
| Steak dinner at Colton's | $15–$30 |
| Gasoline per gallon | $3.30–$3.80 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MEM · Memphis International Airport
- About 30 min drive north via I‑40 to Marion
Typical fares
- I‑40 northbound to Marion (car)
- ≈ 15 mi, 20 min, fuel $1.50 (check current gas price)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is the easiest way; Marion sits on I‑40 just north of the Hernando de Soto Bridge. Parking is plentiful at hotels and the museum.
See and do
Known for
- Sultana Disaster Museum
- Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge
- Elvis‑themed diners
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge | Drive north on US‑77 about 15 mi (≈ 25 min). | ≈ 45 min round trip |
Sleep
- Hampton Inn Marion
- Outdoor pool; convenient to I‑40. $99 per night (2026 estimate).
- Best Western Plus Executive Residency Marion
- $86 per night (2026 estimate); indoor pool.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much is this? | How much is this? |
| Where is the museum? | Where is the museum? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Traffic on I‑40 can be heavy during Memphis rush hours; allow extra travel time.
Marion is a typical small town with low crime; standard US precautions apply.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Marion yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Sultana Disaster Museum
- Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge
- Elvis‑themed diners
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Sultana Disaster Museum: www.sultanadisastermuseum.com/
- Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge: www.fws.gov/refuge/wapanocca/visit/plan_your_visit/
- Hampton Inn Marion: www.hilton.com/en/hotels/memmahx-hampton-marion/
- Best Western Plus Executive Residency Marion: www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.04119.html
- Wikivoyage: Marion (Arkansas), revision 4386109 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4386109
Pocket card
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Marion
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- Police / Fire / Ambulance911
US citizens: 911 for emergencies; nearest US consulate in Memphis.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/marion-arkansas). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.