Marietta

Marietta, located in northwest Georgia, was first settled by Cherokee Indians, in 1834, after they had won the lands lottery. The location of Marietta quickly attracted a seasonal population of farmers. During the Civil War, as General Sherman was pushing back his troops to nearby Atlanta, a battle occurred between the Union and Confederate soldiers just beyond the Marietta boundaries in what is presently called Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. Two cemeteries are left over from this battle, one for the Union troops and one for the Confederate troops. Today, when you visit Marietta, you can see the old Southern houses, have a picnic at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, or go rafting down the Chattahoochee.
Favorite Restaurants
Marietta Attractions
Bed & Breakfasts

Chicago's Steak, Seafood and Pasta

990 Whitlock Ave NW
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 590-1500

Features charbroiled steaks, fresh seafood and pasta.  Live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

The Rib Ranch

2063 Canton Road
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 422-7746

Features Texas-style barbeque that will just make your mouth water and keep you coming back for more.

Grazie A Bistro

1000 Whitlock Ave NW
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 499-8585

Features Italian-American cuisine that will delight your taste buds.

The Georgia Ballet
1255 Field Parkway
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 528-0881

This is a non-profit organization comprised of a regional professional dance company and a dance school.  Performances are held at Anderson Theatre which is located at:
548 S. Marietta Parkway
Marietta, GA 30060

Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art

30 Atlanta Street SE
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 528-1444

This museum of art is Atlanta's only museum dedicated to American Art. The museum boasts a permaneent collection of 19th and 20th century American Art, including such works from artist Andy Warhol and Wyeth.

Six Flags White Water Park

7561 Six Flags Parkway
Austell, GA 30168
(770) 948-9290

This Six Flags owned water park will be sure to entertain you, and it is the largest water park in the South.

The Blue and Gray Bed & Breakfast
2511 Kingswood Drive
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 425-1530

Sixty Polk Street Bed & Breakfast

Whitlock Inn