Patricia’s Guidebook to Marietta, OH
Sightseeing
A good start on your tour of Marietta to get a feel for the history of the settlement of Ohio
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Campus Martius Museum
601 2nd StA good start on your tour of Marietta to get a feel for the history of the settlement of Ohio
Best evening on the river. Alcohol is not served until the boat is in West Virginia waters.
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Valley Gem Sternwheeler
531 Front StBest evening on the river. Alcohol is not served until the boat is in West Virginia waters.
Check out the schedule on their website or Facebook
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Peoples Bank Theatre
222 Putnam StCheck out the schedule on their website or Facebook
North Bend State Park Lodge
202 N Bend Park RdGreat trails or the less experienced hiker. Mostly level ground
The Wilds is a private, non-profit safari park and conservation center that combines cutting-edge conservation science and education programs with hands-on experiences and adventures that include ziplining, horseback riding, fishing and more
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Las Tierras Salvajes
14000 International RdThe Wilds is a private, non-profit safari park and conservation center that combines cutting-edge conservation science and education programs with hands-on experiences and adventures that include ziplining, horseback riding, fishing and more
Food scene
The Hackett Hotel
203 2nd StreetLive music
The Galley
203 2nd StreetOne of my favorite places to eat out.
Farm to table. Best breakfast in town. Located in historic Harmar Village.
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Busy Bee
226 Gilman AveFarm to table. Best breakfast in town. Located in historic Harmar Village.
Consejos sobre la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Marietta is a very friendly and walkable town
Most sites are a few blocks from the city parking lot under the Putnam St. bridge on Front St. There is also CABL bus line (for a schedule visit wmcap.org/transportation).
Qué meter en la valija
Casual is the norm and bring a good pair of walking shoes.
Biking and hiking trails abound as well as the Ohio River water trail.
No te lo pierdas
This is a town of Festivals, 5Ks and events
Check Marietta Mainstreet for up to date calendar of events. There is something going on every weekend during the spring, summer and fall.
Marietta Main Street
https://www.mariettamainstreet.org
Frases útiles
Be prepared to leave the hustle behind.
Bring good walking shoes
If you like antiques, leave extra space in the trunk or bring an extra suitcase.
Although we are not isolated, there are not a lot of large chain stores or malls within a 2 hour drive.
Few liquor stores in town but The Cork & Bottle is across the river in West Virginia and The House of Wine is a short drive just north of town.