Marietta (Ohio) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in and county seat of Washington County, Ohio
About Marietta (Ohio)
Marietta, the county seat ofWashington County, the first organized settlement of the Northwest Territory, is a small town that has maintained its small-town charm due to having been left off of the rail lines and having had no connection to a highway until 1967. Since the construction of Route 7 and the new bridge across the river, Marietta has been on a slow path to resurrection. It has grown to extend from the Ohio Riverfront to the intersection of Interstate 77. The historic downtown has gone through several renovation phases, with a streetscape program being the crowning touch. The town's name is derived from Marie Antoinette, the French Queen, who supported the American Revolution. It is now one of theOhio Valleyand Southeastern Ohio's favorite destinations.
Top Attractions in Marietta (Ohio)
Explore the best things to see and do in Marietta (Ohio):
- ★Campus Martius Museum
- ★Children's Toy and Doll Museum
- ★Fourth of July celebration
- ★Kroger Wetlands
- ★Marietta Aquatic Center
- ★Marietta College
- ★Marietta Earthworks
- ★Mid-Ohio Valley Players Theatre
Where to Eat in Marietta (Ohio)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Busy Bee Restaurant
- 🍴Las Trancas
- 🍴Levee House Bistro
- 🍴Napolis Pizza
- 🍴Smitty's Pizza
- 🍴The Original Pizza Place
Where to Stay in Marietta (Ohio)
- 🏨Baymont by Wyndham Marietta
- 🏨The Hackett Hotel
- 🏨The Lafayette Hotel
Marietta (Ohio) Travel Guide Sections
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