Location: Marietta
Top Things to do in Marietta
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Marietta, Ohio (OH)
Marietta is a city in and the county seat of Washington County, Ohio, United States. During 1788, pioneers to the Ohio Country established Marietta as the first permanent settlement of the new United States in the Territory Northwest of the River Ohio. Marietta is located in southeastern Ohio at the mouth of the Muskingum River at its confluence with the Ohio River. The population was 14,085 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Marietta
1. Hidden Marietta
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 70 reviews
We have an array of walking tours both inside historic locations and downtown. We focus on the hidden, the shocking and the spooky side of Marietta's history! It is our mission to introduce you to the delights of historic Marietta, Ohio. Our passion is research, history and storytelling; all of our tours and events have an authentic, historical basis. We take you behind-the-scenes and offer you multiple ways to experience the town's history. We know that each time you visit with us you will learn something new and fun! Our tour season runs from May - October, but we still operate on a private request basis in the winter! Give us a call any time!
2. Mound Cemetery
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5.0 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By SafeTravels20
Beautiful area! The grounds are very well kept although watch for uneven earth, footing could be tricky with tree roots etc. Lots of history within this gorgeous cemetery. Be cautious of the steps ascending the mound itself; can be uneven as well.
3. Peoples Bank Theatre
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5.0 based on 56 reviews
A history of great entertainment! Beautifully renovated and painstakingly restored to its early 20th century splendor, Peoples Bank Theatre features a full calendar of national headline entertainers, live music, movies, and theatrical productions in downtown Marietta, Ohio. Box office open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and 1-2 hours prior to show times.
Reviewed By mjpk25 - Parkersburg, United States
enjoyed a lovely evening @ the newly renovated theatre~ ondekoza, a japanese taiko drumming group was a phenomenal performance!......roll call tickets were a breeze to pick up...many friendly volunteers available for guidance...according to their upcoming schedule, they offer an array of programming...we look forward to attending many more events!...
4. The Basilica of Saint Mary of the Assumption
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5.0 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By ElaineAndGreg - Chesterland, United States
Marietta, Ohio is one of the earlier Ohio settlements. It's actually named for Marie Antionette due to the French monarchy's support of the American Revolution.Skip the part by the freeway - about 1,000 yards away the actual, nice town begins. This attractive church became a basilica in 2013, although it is much older. In an odd way, it is both a smaller church and a very large one. The footprint isn't all that big, but it is immensely tall with massive stained glass windows and a huge dome. The church has been renovated and is very bright and attractive. The basilica is in a nice neighborhood. If this area were located in, say, Washington DC instead of Ohio, none of us could afford to live here. There are walking tours, both guided and self-guided, of Marietta. This impressive church is well worth a visit either way, and regardless of your religion. Incidentally, the Mound Cemetery, which includes Revolutionary War generals and a large mound, is just a few blocks away, and is very much worth a visit.
5. Campus Martius Museum
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4.5 based on 151 reviews
Reviewed By michaeldP907HN - Dublin, United States
Part of Ohio Historical Society Membership. Complimentary to all members for admission and to purchase gifts at a discount for members from gift shop. This exhiblt as part of Americcan History and Ohio History learned in our public school system during the 1960s is a refresher as to how Marietta OH and Athens OH has been founded as part of the Northwest Territory breaking up from the original Virginia colony in 1788 just before founding of Ohio in 1803 as a 17th state among the earliest after the founding of the original 13 colonies. This depicts such historicans such as Rufus Putnam who drew up the Northwest Terrritory and also established the First University in Athens OH called Ohio University in 1804. Please bear in mind that it was the first established west of the Alleghanies and located in such a remote are only next to S Court Street and Union Street until the enlargement of the East and West Greens around Athens OH beginnning recently in the late 1950s. Since then this campus has rapidly expanded to over 22000 students in much of Athens OH with very little room to move around lately. Although the present student afffairs building Baker Center which overlooks the newly renovated Hocking River Valley and the visitor center located south of Athens downtown on Richand Avenue are encouraged to visitors to view during daytime business hours, however not at this time due to the upcoming health crisis in athens County. However parking is a challenge in Athens OH due to the overcrowding on that campus.
6. Ohio River Museum
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4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By JosieBoston - Boston, United States
I just visited the museum with my parents who are in their 80s and 90s and walk very slowly and with a cane. The staff was extremely helpful putting out chairs for my parents so they could sit while listening to the tour guide and enjoying both the museum and the WP Snyder, Jr. boat. If you can go up and down a full flight of stairs, you can navigate the WP Snyder, Jr! A big thank-you to the incredible staff.
7. The Castle
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4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By Z3681LCjoyceh
Definitely worth the visit especially if you like historic homes. We had a wonderful docent. The house is beautifully kept and furnished
8. The Marietta Brewing Company
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4.0 based on 26 reviews
Located in the heart of historic downtown Marietta, Ohio! We pride ourselves in great hand crafted beer & delicious local cuisine. Drink local, eat local!
9. Historic Harmar Village
10. Valley Gem
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 169 reviews
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