Patricia’s Guidebook to Marietta, OH

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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
10 locals recommend
Campus Martius Museum
601 2nd St
10 locals recommend
A 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.
8 locals recommend
Valley Gem Sternwheeler
531 Front St
8 locals recommend
Best 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
6 locals recommend
Peoples Bank Theatre
222 Putnam St
6 locals recommend
Check out the schedule on their website or Facebook
Great trails or the less experienced hiker. Mostly level ground
North Bend State Park Lodge
202 N Bend Park Rd
Great 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
51 locals recommend
The Wilds
14000 International Rd
51 locals recommend
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

Food scene

Live music
The Hackett Hotel
203 2nd Street
Live music
One of my favorite places to eat out.
6 locals recommend
The Galley
203 2nd Street
6 locals recommend
One of my favorite places to eat out.
Farm to table. Best breakfast in town. Located in historic Harmar Village.
8 locals recommend
Busy Bee
226 Gilman Ave
8 locals recommend
Farm to table. Best breakfast in town. Located in historic Harmar Village.

City advice

Getting around

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).
What to pack

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.
Don't miss

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
Useful phrases

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.