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Ohio River - Marietta - 2007 Sternwheeler Festival

Marietta is a city of 13,000 people (2019) in Southeast Ohio. It is at the confluence of the Muskingum River and Ohio River. Founded in 1788 it is the oldest city in Ohio. From the beginning it was one of Ohio's more important Ohio River ports. It is adjacent to part of the Wayne National Forest.

Understand

Marietta, the county seat of Washington County, the first organized settlement in 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 the Ohio Valley and Southeastern Ohio's favorite destinations.

Get in

Map
Map of Marietta (Ohio)

Interstate 77 connects Marietta with central Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Or by boat, at the Ohio Riverfront. It is on the State line with West Virginia. The Ohio River separates the two states. Directly across the river bridge on Ohio Route 6 is Williamstown. Parkersburg, West Virginia is a short distance south with access to I-77.

Get around

Marietta is a small town on the banks of the Ohio River. The historic downtown is easy to walk, except everything is downhill to the river. There is a public boat ramp. Exploring the river with a guide should not be too difficult to find.

See

Marietta is rich in history as is made visible by a scattering of Ohio Historic Markers as well as markers placed by the Rotary Club in front of historic buildings. Walking along the streets and through the parks you will encounter dozens or more. In addition to these there are a variety of specific locations to see including the following.

Ohio River Sternwheeler

Do

Don Drumm Stadium
  • 1 Ohio River Sternwheel Festival, Ohio Riverfront Park. Ohio River Levee on the corner of Front and Greene St, downtown, always the weekend after Labor Day. Sa 7:30PM/10PM. "Harry J. Robinson" Fireworks. They anchor barges in the middle of the Ohio River and produce one of Ohio's outstanding fireworks displays, from the barges, reflected in the water, with illumination of the bridges, by fireworks. Quite a display. Excellent event!.
  • 2 Marietta Aquatic Center, 233 Pennsylvania Ave, +1 740 373-2445. Jun 3-Sep 4: daily noon-8PM. Marietta Aquatic Center is a large water park. Adult $6, youth (Up to 17) $5.
  • 3 Washington County Fair, 922 Front St (Washington County Fairgrounds), +1 740-373-1347. early September.
  • Fourth of July celebration. early July.
  • 4 People's Bank Theatre, 222 Putnam Street Marietta, OH 45750, +1 740-371-5152, . Peoples Bank Theatre (Q43162379) on Wikidata
  • 5 Mid-Ohio Valley Players Theatre, 229 Putnam Street Marietta, OH 45750, +1 740 374-9434. Mid-Ohio Valley Players Theatre (Q43162359) on Wikidata

Buy

  • 1 Fenton Art Glass, 700 Elizabeth Street, Williamstown (in Williamstown, across the Ohio River). The largest manufacturer of handmade colored glass in the United States. Each piece of glass is an artistic creation by skilled glassworkers and decorators. (Note: The Fenton Art Glass Factory nearly closed 2007, adding to the collectability. The factory stores are still open.)
  • 2 Lafayette Shopping Center, 464 Pike St.
  • 3 The River City Farmer's Market (Marietta Farmer's Market), Butler Street between Front and Second, +1-740-516-6253, . 8AM-noon. Saturday mornings the farmers market takes over the street of downtown Marietta and you can find local crafts, meats, dairy, plants, mushrooms, honey, and more.

Eat

Festival
  • 1 Napolis Pizza, 335 Pike St, +1 740 423-1111, . Su-Th 11AM-11PM, F Sa 11AM-midnight. Homemade pizza, pasta and subs. All breads, including for sandwiches and subs, are baked from scratch that very morning. Dine in, carry out and delivery. $10 and under.
  • 2 Smitty's Pizza, 500 Front Street, +1 740-374-2280. Locally-owned pizzeria with a wide menu of pizzas, subs, soups, and desserts. Delivery, dine-in, and carry-out all available.
  • Las Trancas (Located in the Lafayette Plaza off of Pike Street), +1 740 373-9508. Mexican restaurant with a huge menu of traditional fare. Snack on chips and salsa while waiting for your meal, or try one of the many margarita flavors. Great family atmosphere with plenty of seating.

Drink

Sleep

  • 1 Baymont by Wyndham Marietta, 701 Pike St, +1 740 374-9660. Check-in: 3:00 pm, check-out: 11:00 am.
  • 2 The Lafayette Hotel, 101 Front St, toll-free: +1-800-331-9336. Located at the confluence of the Muskingham and Ohio Rivers, is the focal point of the downtown district. The hotel, is on the National Register of Historic Places, and has a spectacular view and top-notch service.

Connect

Go next

Marietta to Williamstown, WV, Bridge
Routes through Marietta
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