The 2022 holiday season of historic Merry-etta is one you won’t want to miss. Join us on the Armory lawn on November 19th to kick off the holiday season with the tree lighting ceremony. At 6pm, we will light up the whole block with thousands of lights as the town gathers around the tree. This … Continued
If you think economic growth is only derived from flat spots out of the floodplain with all utilities, you’re wrong. Well, not entirely wrong. Just partly wrong. Economic development in the current era is much more than real estate and infrastructure. It’s now arguably as much about quality of life – and place – as … Continued
During the July 23rd, 2020 Planning, Zoning, Annexation and Housing Committee of City Council, the Marietta-Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) proposed an increase in their allocation of the bed tax from 2% to 3%, equating to an additional $110,000 according to 2019 finance records. This increase in bed tax funding would allow the … Continued
https://www.columbusalive.com/news/20200723/weekend-wanderlust-to-marietta-ohios-first-permanent-settlement By Kevin J. Elliott Posted Jul 23, 2020 at 10:33 AMUpdated Jul 23, 2020 at 1:42 PM A monthly guide to day trips across Ohio What’s most amazing about the tale of Marietta is time. Only 12 years after 1776, the year America became America, General Rufus Putnam took an expedition of cultured, East Coast intellectuals and curious explorers to their “new world” — … Continued
Posted by Brian Cicioni | Jul 16, 2019 | Ohio | 1 | MARIETTA Named in honor of Queen Marie Antoinette of France, Marietta was the first permanent European settlement in what is now the state of Ohio. The city of 14,000 is surrounded (counterclockwise) by the Muskingum River, The Ohio River, Duck Creek, and the Appalachian Plateau. You can see West Virginia … Continued
Have you heard of the weekly Farmers Market on Front Street that’s located right on the Armory lawn? Well if you haven’t, read all about it here and hopefully you’ll be able to head over to see what the talk is all about. Every Tuesday, starting on May 16 and ending on August 29, dozens … Continued
Peoples Bank Theatre I’ve lived in Marietta, Ohio, for almost my entire life (which is only 21 years), and I have yet to visit this attraction, simply because I have never heard of it. Many people are caught up in the”state of the art” movie theaters nowadays, and most fail to realize there’s the Peoples … Continued
Elegantly dine at premium restaurants while you feast on filet mignon with a strawberry spinach walnut salad, or kick back and relax at restaurants that offer the best burgers and brews in town. Marietta, Ohio is your one-stop shop for your never ending food cravings. Featured below are the top dining options here in Marietta, … Continued
10 Reasons to Visit Downtown Marietta It only takes one visit to Marietta, Ohio to absolutely fall in love. From our past to the present and looking forward to our future, the passion of Marietta’s community can be felt wherever you walk. Downtown Marietta is truly the heart of our town, and although you don’t … Continued
On July 4, 1788 in Marietta there were only a few dozen inhabitants, little infrastructure, and no buildings completed. But there was a proud spirit – and great optimism about the new town and the nation. They had a big time and noisy celebration on that first July 4th. Read about it here. Source: earlymarietta … Continued
By Nedra McDaniel Leave a Comment I honestly didn’t know much about Marietta, Ohio prior to my visit, but I discovered that the area has a lot to offer visitors. Marietta is positioned along the Ohio River which provides lots of opportunity for outdoor adventure. Marietta is named in honor of the Queen of France, … Continued
Marietta, Ohio is not only Ohio’s oldest settlement but the first permanent settlement in the entire Northwest Territory. Whether you’re a history buff or outdoor enthusiast, you’ll find lots of ways to explore Ohio’s First Adventure. Hit the Trails. Marietta’s trail network is phenomenal no matter how you choose to use it. While visiting I had … Continued