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MarionMarion, Massachusetts
Half a day is enough: walk the harbor, see Silvershell Beach, and have lunch. Not a base unless you have family here.
Marion is a quiet coastal town on Buzzards Bay, mostly residential with a pretty harbor and a few beaches. It works as a short stop between New Bedford and Cape Cod, not as a destination on its own. Most visitors come for the beach or to visit friends.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Nov–Mar (many places closed or quiet)
- Airports
- PVD · BOS
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Marion911 ▾
- Police, Fire, Ambulance911
- Marion Police (non-emergency)508-748-1212
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Marion, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 508-748-1212 Marion Police (non-emergency)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPVD T.F.
- Getting aroundCar is essential.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–5
- Sit-down mealDinner entrée$18–30
- Street or quick mealLunch sandwich$10–15
- BeerBeer (draft)$6–8
- Budget bedHostel bed (Wareham area), a night, per personUS$40
- Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$120
- High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$180
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PVD T.F. Green Airport (Providence) (About 45 min drive; rental car recommended) · BOS Boston Logan International (About 1 h 15 min drive)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Mar (11 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Marion: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
10 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
9 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is essential. Parking at Silvershell Beach is limited; arrive early on summer weekends. Bicycle possible on quiet roads.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 25 min
I-195 west, about 20 min
Whaling museum, historic district, seafood.
Door to door: About 15 min
Route 6 west, about 10 min
Mattapoisett Harbor, Shipyard Park.
Cape Cod
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Route 6 east, about 30 min to the Bourne Bridge
Full day trip; beaches, Provincetown.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Marion village
A few B&Bs and inns; walk to harbor and beach.
Wareham or Mattapoisett
More motels and chain hotels, 10–15 min drive.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–100 excl. bed
- Mid
- $100–180 excl. bed
- High
- $180+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel double room1 × 1 night × US$120 | US$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Lunch at a casual restaurant2 × US$20 | US$40 |
| Dinner at a sit-down restaurant2 × US$40 | US$80 |
| Parking at Silvershell Beach (resident sticker required; non-resident pay lot nearby)2 × US$10 · check | US$20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$50 |
| Trip total≈ US$275 per person per day, bed included | US$550 |
2026 estimate in USD; car rental and gas excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–5 |
| Lunch sandwich | $10–15 |
| Dinner entrée | $18–30 |
| Beer (draft) | $6–8 |
| Gallon of gas | $3.50–4.50 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Parking at Silvershell Beach fills by 10:00 on summer weekends.Parking at Silvershell Beach fills by 10:00 AM on summer weekends.
- No gas station in Marion village; fill up in Wareham or Mattapoisett.
- Restaurants may close early or be seasonal; check hours ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police, Fire, Ambulance
- 911
- Marion Police (non-emergency)
- 508-748-1212
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Emergency
- Police, Fire, Ambulance911
- Marion Police (non-emergency)508-748-1212
Embassy
Embassies in Washington, DC; consulates in Boston and New York.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi from Marion to New Bedford: about $30–40
- Taxi from Marion to Wareham: about $15–20
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Marion. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Nov–Mar (many places closed or quiet) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Beach parking and seasonal hours verified for Silvershell Beach.
- Restaurant and inn pages with seasonal closures.
- Bicycle route from Marion to Mattapoisett via the bike path.
Sources
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