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Marietta

4 Depot Street NE · Marietta, GA

Why you should go…

Marietta is a city in Cobb County, Georgia, just northwest of Atlanta, built around a historic town square. Visit Marietta, a nonprofit visitors bureau established in 1984, promotes the city's attractions, dining, and lodging from the Marietta Welcome Center inside the restored 1898 Western and Atlantic Passenger Depot. The bureau highlights the city's Civil War history, museums, and shopping around Marietta Square.

  • #history
  • #downtown
  • #historic square
  • #shopping
  • #day trip

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Marietta, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Acworth, Georgia

    Free

    A small lakeside city on Lake Allatoona, about 35 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta.

    9.9 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
    Iconic

    Atlanta History Center

    $25–$50

    Buckhead's 33-acre history campus: the immersive Battle of Atlanta cyclorama, 1928 Swan House mansion, and woodland gardens.

    12 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Attractions
    Thrill seeker

    Six Flags Over Georgia

    $25–$50

    Georgia's coaster capital since 1967, Goliath, Twisted Cyclone, and Hurricane Harbor water park on 290 riverside acres.

    13 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Theatre & Events
    Family favorite

    Center for Puppetry Arts

    Under $25

    Where Jim Henson's Muppets live on, puppet shows, a world-class puppetry museum, and build-your-own workshops in Midtown.

    14 mi awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

  • Sightseeing
    Date Night

    SkyView Atlanta

    Under $25

    A 20-story Ferris wheel with climate-controlled gondolas serving up sweeping skyline views over Centennial Park.

    16 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Atlanta

    Free

    Georgia's capital and largest city, a major hub for museums, sports, and Southern food.

    17 mi awayMore like this