There are plenty of ways for you to enjoy Marietta’s history and scenery. The 3.28-mile River Trail is perfect for walking, taking a break from work, bicycling or enjoying a leisurely stroll. The Marietta Trail Network leads through many trails of off-road terrain perfect for hiking and mountain biking if you’re looking for some more intense exercise. More fun awaits you at the Marietta Aquatic Center at Indian Acres Park! Enjoy waterslides, pools and playgrounds to cool off in the summer months. Not only is Marietta the site of the prehistoric Marietta Earthworks, a complex more than 1,500 years old, but it’s home to many other preserved monuments as well. Find one of the familiar landmarks in Marietta—the Start Westward Monument in Muskingum Park—to learn more about the city. Another notable landmark is the Celeron Monument, a lead plate that was buried near the mouth of the Muskingum River in present day Harmar in 1749. The plaque lists the members of the Marietta College Ambulance Corps, one of the first American units to set foot on French soil during World War I.
Immerse yourself in Marietta’s history by attending the Marietta Civil War Reenactment, held at the end of September. It includes Union and Confederate re-enactors battling across the scenic Muskingum River. Start your journey in Ohio by visiting the first organized settlement in the Northwest Territory.
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