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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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- Airport
- MEM
- Nights
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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
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- 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
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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
- SafetyMarion is a typical small town with low crime; standard US precautions apply.
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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
- 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.
- AirportMEM Memphis International Airport (About 30 min drive north via I‑40 to Marion).
- Getting aroundCar is the easiest way; Marion sits on I‑40 just north of the Hernando de Soto Bridge.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Sit-down mealSteak dinner at Colton's$15–$30
- Budget bedBest Western Plus Executive Residency, a night, per roomUS$86
- Mid-range bedHampton Inn, a night, per roomUS$115
- High-end bedHampton Inn, a night, per roomUS$150
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$180
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
- MEM Memphis International Airport (About 30 min drive north via I‑40 to Marion)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jan (9 rain days), driest May (5). 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
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
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Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
9 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 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 & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge
goDoor to door: ≈ 45 min round trip
Drive north on US‑77 about 15 mi (≈ 25 min).
Great for birdwatching and short walks.
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.
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.
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
- $70–$100 excl. bed
- Mid
- $100–$150 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hampton Inn1 × 1 night × US$115 | US$115 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Museum entry2 × US$5 · Check for free days. | US$10 |
| Car rental (mid‑size, 1 day)2 × US$60 · Check local rates. | US$120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$49 |
| Trip total≈ US$267 per person per day, bed included | US$534 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Burger & shake at Tacker's Shake Shack | $8–$12 |
| Steak dinner at Colton's | $15–$30 |
| Gasoline per gallon | $3.30–$3.80 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Traffic on I‑40 can be heavy during Memphis rush hours; allow extra travel time.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Fire / Ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
US citizens: 911 for emergencies; nearest US consulate in Memphis.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- I‑40 northbound to Marion (car): ≈ 15 mi, 20 min, fuel $1.50 (check current gas price)
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- How much is this? — How much is this?
- Where is the museum? — Where is the museum?
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
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: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 1 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a car‑rental guide for I‑40 travelers.
- Link to Memphis attractions for cross‑river visitors.
Sources
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