Marion is a charming, historic small town with a walkable downtown, antebellum architecture, and a relaxed countryside pace — ideal for comfortable multi‑week stays where evenings are peaceful but weekends offer easy local exploring.
You’re about 28 miles from Selma (civil‑rights sites, museums and weekend dining) and roughly 54 miles from Tuscaloosa (University of Alabama energy, larger hospital options, more restaurants and entertainment), so you can enjoy quiet workweeks in Marion while tapping bigger‑city amenities on weekends.