Location: Marietta
Top Things to do in Marietta
The 6 Best Sights & Landmarks 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. 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.
2. Oak Grove Cemetery
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By OnTheRoadAgain1056
Stopped here to visit the grave site of Gen. Rufus Dawes. He fought in many Civil War battles including Gettysburg, Antietam, Chancellorsville and many others. His sons and grand kids are buried nearby. Fascinating just to walk around here and look at the old monuments. Very interesting and just a short couple minute drive to Mound Cemetery which I also visited.
3. 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.
4. Historic Harmar Village
5. Kroger Wetlands
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
6. Legendary Hilltop Speedway
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