Interstate 77 connects Marietta with central Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Or by boat, at the Ohio Riverfront. It is located on the State line with [[West Virginia]]. The Ohio River separates the two states. Directly across the river bridge on Ohio Route 6 is [[Willamstown (West Virginia)|Williamstown]]. [[Parkersburg (West Virginia)|Parkersburg]], West Virginia is a short distance south with access to I-77.
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Interstate 77 connects Marietta with central Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Or by boat, at the Ohio Riverfront. It is located on the State line with [[West Virginia]]. The Ohio River separates the two states. Directly across the river bridge on Ohio Route 6 is [[Willamstown (West Virginia)|Williamstown]]. [[Parkersburg]], West Virginia is a short distance south with access to I-77.
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Marietta[1] is a city in Southeast Ohio. It is located at the confluence of the Muskingum River and Ohio River. Founded in 1788 it is the oldest city in Ohio. From the beginning it was one of Ohio's more important Ohio River ports. It is adjacent to part of the Wayne National Forest.
Marietta, the county seat of Washington County, is the first organized settlement in the Northwest Territory. A small town that has preserved its smalltown charm by having been left off of the rail lines and having had no connection to a highway until 1967. The town derives it's name from Marie Antoinette, the French Queen, who supported the American Revolution.
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Interstate 77 connects Marietta with central Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Or by boat, at the Ohio Riverfront. It is located on the State line with West Virginia. The Ohio River separates the two states. Directly across the river bridge on Ohio Route 6 is Williamstown. Parkersburg, West Virginia is a short distance south with access to I-77.
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Ohio River Sternwheel Festival [[2]]Ohio River Levee on the corner of Front and Greene Streets, downtown Marietta OH, always the weekend after Labor Day. Saturday 7:30 p.m./10:00 p.m. "Harry J. Robinson" Fireworks. They anchor barges in the middle of the Ohio River and produce one of Ohio's outstanding fireworks displays, from the barges, reflected in the water, with illumination of the bridges, by fireworks. Quite a display. Excellent event!
Marietta Aquatic Center; 233 Pennsylvania Avenue; Phone: +1 (740) 373-2445; [3]; Hours: June 3 - September 4: Daily: Noon - 8 PM; - Marietta Aquatic Center is a large water park. Admission: Adults: $6.00, Youth (Up to 17): $5.00
