Marietta Washington County Convention and Visitors BureauThings To See And Do

Things To See And Do

 
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Discover our rich heritage through our museums and landmarks celebrating the first permanent organized settlement in the Northwest Territory. Watch skilled craftsmen and women handcraft glass using century-old techniques and see talented artists bring heirloom collectible dolls to life. Leisurely cruise the Ohio and Muskingum Rivers on a sternwheeler, take a narrated trolley tour, and enjoy free concerts in historic downtown Marietta.

Discover shopping of historic proportions! Find one-of-a-kind items in our many antique stores, boutique-style shops, and galleries including, collectibles, gourmet foods, chocolate confections, a winery and a brewery, leather goods, home furnishings, and so much more! When you get hungry, choose from more than a dozen locally owned and operated restaurants, diners, and cafes to tantalize and please your tastes.

A must see website for visitors interested in the History of our area is www.remarkableohio.org

There are currently more than 1,200 markers located across the state that recognize Ohio's rich cultural history. Made of cast aluminum and copper, these signposts provide a tangible record of Ohio's history. These markers are all made in Marietta, Ohio.

Through this website our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive list of all the markers located throughout the state and, with your help and through GPS technology, the tools necessary to discover what has made Ohio truly... remarkable.

 
 


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