Marietta was established in 1788 as the first permanent settlement of the Northwest Territory and is named after Marie Antoinette in honor of France’s role in the Revolutionary War. As you drive down our brick streets lined with tall trees, Marietta College students, and historical homes, you’ll see why National Geographic magazine named Marietta “One of the Best Places to Live” and “Best Adventure Town”, the New York Times says it’s “where the West began”.

Our river town is tucked in between the Ohio and Muskingum Rivers, and provides multiple local festivals, culture, and activities. The Ohio River Sternwheel Festival happens every September filling downtown with people and vendors from all across the Mid-Ohio Valley to awe over the sternwheel boats floating in the river. A couple other events not to miss are the Washington County Fair and the fireworks display on Independence Day! The seasons do not stop the hustle and bustle of Marietta; fall and winter events bring locals together to enjoy activities such as historical home tours while they are perfectly decorated for the holidays and ghost walking tours.

Our charming community offers a diverse experience for residents including extensive biking and hiking trails, lakes for kayaking, sternwheel tours, a national forest, parks and wetlands just to name a few to-dos for the adventurer. Our region also offers a diverse culture, from a multitude of the outdoor activities to the local theater that brings big name talent like Kansas, REO Speedwagon and others. We support local with our unique shops, galleries, local restaurants, cafés, farmer’s markets, and museums, alongside brand names you already know like, H&M, Sephora, Starbucks, Bath & Body Works, and more. Marietta offers all of this plus, yet we are just a short drive away from several major metro cities of your choice.