https://circawanderlust.com/2016/03/19/small-town-charm-marietta-ohio/ For our first post, I couldn’t think of a better place to talk about than the small town in Ohio Tim’s family is from, Marietta. This Mid Ohio Valley town is full of history, charm, and things to do, among those heritage homes, historical parks, monuments and cemeteries. Historic Front Street is right in … Continued
It’s not a roadtrip without some good eats, in my opinion so this post will be a break down of the best places to grab some noms that won’t disappoint. THE BUSY BEE Located on the West Side in Historic Harmar Village right along the water and accessible from downtown by the pedestrian-only Harmar Rail-Trail … Continued
https://circawanderlust.com/2016/03/24/marietta-brewing-company-then-and-now-reflections-of-a-beer-snob/ I won’t lie. When I first heard Marietta had a brewery, I didn’t set my expectations too high. After all, I, the high and mighty traveler <read: arrogant beer snob> had been to places like Magic Hat, Wood Chuck, and many other well known breweries. At this point, too, I had over 750 different … Continued
If you live anywhere in Ohio, you know about Marietta tomatoes. The perfect shade of tomato red, sweet, and hearty, they’ve definitely put the city on the produce map. But what’s the draw when it’s not Marietta Tomato season? On a recent trip to the city I discovered 10 reasons why Marietta, Ohio is so … Continued
Sewah Studios Have you ever heard of Sewah Studios? Probably not, but I’ll bet you’ve seen their work many times without even realizing it. How many times have you walked past a historical marker? Maybe you stop to read it if the subject interests you, or maybe you just walk on past. I know I’ve … Continued
The Lafayette Hotel When you are looking for a place to stay in Marietta, Ohio, look no further than The Lafayette Hotel. The Lafayette has 13 different room types from which to choose. There are 77 rooms in total, and they are all unique and are decorated in Victorian themes. My room was a queen … Continued
Incredible History Captured and Created RIGHT NOW in Marietta, Ohio! I struggled with what to title this post because quite frankly there is SO much to explore and learn about in Marietta, Ohio! It’s SO much more than just history in the past – the community there is making history RIGHT NOW! After … Continued
One of the best parts of traveling is getting to visit cool restaurants. Not having to do the dishes is a pretty good perk too. I got to eat at four great places in Marietta, Ohio while in town. I know that you’ll want to visit them too! Marietta Brewing Co. The Marietta Brewing Co. … Continued
Two rivers, the oldest settlement in the Northwest Territory, the two largest artifacts in the Ohio History Connection and 200 miles of mountain biking trails. Add those together and the answer for your next excursion is Marietta, a historic river town at the confluence of the Ohio and Muskingum rivers, with plenty of character … Continued
Posted by David Baker Colleges are struggling to maintain enrollments these days, primarily because of fewer college age students in the population. Marietta College (“MC”), for example, has seen its enrollment decline in recent years. That forces a grim balancing act – cutting back and conserving resources while maintaining a quality experience for students. Imagine … Continued
WPAR AM 1450 was the first radio station in the Parkersburg-Marietta market. Radio swept the country starting in the 1920s, bringing news, music, entertainment, sports, and more – in real time – to millions. Discover the story behind the 74 year run for WPAR, now off the air. Click below. http://earlymarietta.blogspot.com/2017/01/wpar-radio-pioneer.html
Marietta-Washington County with it’s historic charming river boat roots has won over the hearts of travelers for years. From National Geographic’s designation of “Best Adventure Town” to Smithsonian’s ranking Marietta “#6 Best Small Town to Visit” Marietta has received high praise in recent years. Thus far in 2015, Marietta-Washington County peaked the interest of travelers … Continued