Marietta is situated in an ideal spot for canoeing and kayaking. Planning a day on the water is super easy because there are numerous public docks and other launch points all over the area.
One boat tour option is the Valley Gem Sternwheeler, which offers narrated sightseeing tours, sunset dinner tours, murder mystery dinner cruises, and other special holiday-related cruises.
The River Trail is a 3.3-mile paved path that stretches from the Indian Acres Boat Ramp to Harmar Bridge, running along the Muskingum River the entire way.
Resembling an Aztec temple, the Earthworks is an archaeological site more than 20 centuries old, and the Mound Cemetery is a ceremonial mound and burial ground originally built by the Adena people.
The natural habitat is awesome for environmental study and recreation. It has a large meadow, a natural stream with a waterfall, and three ponds.
It’s open every Saturday morning all year, hosting an average of 78 vendors. Along with fresh produce, you can pick up handmade and homemade goods.
You won’t find ghost tours everywhere, so consider taking advantage of the opportunity while you’re in Marietta, especially if you’re interested in local and American history.