This Might Just Be The Most Peaceful Town In All Of Illinois
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published May 15, 2017
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
Though we may be home to one of the largest, busiest cities in the United States, there’s nothing Illinoisians love more than some peace and quiet. Though there are a wealth of charming towns throughout the state, Southern Illinois is where you’ll find one of the best.
Whether you love chillaxing by the water or getting in a few holes to recoup from the week, you’ll find calmness and tranquility in this lovable town.
Marion is a favorite Southern Illlinois getaway situated just north of the Shawnee National Forest in Williamson County where there are still many woods and creeks.
But Marion has much more to offer. This medium sized town is home to just over 17,000 people, but most residents don't just stick to the square. There are other peaceful havens to visit.
If your idea of tranquility is being surrounded by beauty, Marion's Mandala Gardens are the place to be. Step through Alvin's Moongate and Infinity Arch into a majestic landscape of color and nature that excite your senses but calm your spirit.
True nature lovers will find themselves at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge where, in addition to native trees and flowers, you'll happen upon birds, deer, and any number of other critters that will have you feeling like Snow White in no time.
