Marietta, OH - Here we come!
#11
06-29-2019, 08:01 AM
My wife and I ride to Marietta periodically for a fun day. The town is old, scenic, and has plenty of charm. You can park plenty of places in the downtown area and walk from there. Google Maps is your friend for finding places and restaurants. Some things we like:
There's Schafer Leather the downtown block. Not riding leathers mind you...but LOTS of leather goods. Plenty of women's stuff too.
The Hackett Hotel is a very cool old (but removated) downtown hotel. At street level it has....
The Galley which is a really good sit-down restaurant. Very popular spot to eat.
The Boathouse is reputed to be a great bbq joint and favorite of the bike crowd.
Marietta Brewing Company has plenty of food and favorite beers. Across the street is....
Austyn's, which is a fine(r) dining experience if you want some really classy food.
Lafayette Hotel sits at the confluence of the Muskingum and Ohio Rivers. A true landmark.
Tampico's is a Mexican restaurant on 2nd St and it has excellent food with a full bar to boot.
National Forest Covered Bridge Scenic Highway heads north out of town on Greene St and becomes Rt 26. A very superior ride for sure.
Sistersville, WV still has one of the last functioning ferries on the river. Your bikes will go easily, and it's like a trip back in time to cross the river.
There is great riding up the Muskingum River with lots of small dams, locks, scenic views and history. You can ride as far as Zanesville if wanted.
Pomeroy, OH is a 50 mile ride south on Rt 7. Notoriously popular stop for bikes. Cute and historic. Lunch at the Wild Horse Cafe for sure.
Athens, OH is an hour away via Rts 7 and 50. Home of Ohio University full of good things to see and do.
Good luck. PM me if you have any questions or need assistance.
There's Schafer Leather the downtown block. Not riding leathers mind you...but LOTS of leather goods. Plenty of women's stuff too.
The Hackett Hotel is a very cool old (but removated) downtown hotel. At street level it has....
The Galley which is a really good sit-down restaurant. Very popular spot to eat.
The Boathouse is reputed to be a great bbq joint and favorite of the bike crowd.
Marietta Brewing Company has plenty of food and favorite beers. Across the street is....
Austyn's, which is a fine(r) dining experience if you want some really classy food.
Lafayette Hotel sits at the confluence of the Muskingum and Ohio Rivers. A true landmark.
Tampico's is a Mexican restaurant on 2nd St and it has excellent food with a full bar to boot.
National Forest Covered Bridge Scenic Highway heads north out of town on Greene St and becomes Rt 26. A very superior ride for sure.
Sistersville, WV still has one of the last functioning ferries on the river. Your bikes will go easily, and it's like a trip back in time to cross the river.
There is great riding up the Muskingum River with lots of small dams, locks, scenic views and history. You can ride as far as Zanesville if wanted.
Pomeroy, OH is a 50 mile ride south on Rt 7. Notoriously popular stop for bikes. Cute and historic. Lunch at the Wild Horse Cafe for sure.
Athens, OH is an hour away via Rts 7 and 50. Home of Ohio University full of good things to see and do.
Good luck. PM me if you have any questions or need assistance.
Last edited by Old Sport; 06-29-2019 at 08:04 AM.
#12
06-29-2019, 08:08 AM
I was raised in in Marietta but haven't lived there for over 30 years. Immediate family still does. Great riding on ANY state route that takes you out of Marietta i.e. Route 7, 676, 50, 26, 550, 821. Pull out your map and have at it!
In town plenty of quality restaurants, a brewery, two museums (one being river boat), historic places of interest, paddle wheel boat rides up the Ohio and so on. They have a nice travel bureau office in the Kroger shopping plaza where Interstate 77 & Rt.7 intersect so grap some brochures.
Take Rt. 7 to Belpre along Ohio River then cross over into Parkersburg, WV. Look for Blennerhassett Island ferry. Historic mansion on island from early 1800's where Aaron Burr conspired to take over part of the U.S. Only 20 minutes from Marietta. Enjoy, and watch out for DEER in morning hours and at dusk. Trust me.....
Enjoy the Lafayette Hotel I worked there many eons ago in it's heyday. I recommend eating else where (hint hint). The Gun Room isn't what it used to be. Everything is in walking distance in the downtown area.
In town plenty of quality restaurants, a brewery, two museums (one being river boat), historic places of interest, paddle wheel boat rides up the Ohio and so on. They have a nice travel bureau office in the Kroger shopping plaza where Interstate 77 & Rt.7 intersect so grap some brochures.
Take Rt. 7 to Belpre along Ohio River then cross over into Parkersburg, WV. Look for Blennerhassett Island ferry. Historic mansion on island from early 1800's where Aaron Burr conspired to take over part of the U.S. Only 20 minutes from Marietta. Enjoy, and watch out for DEER in morning hours and at dusk. Trust me.....
Enjoy the Lafayette Hotel I worked there many eons ago in it's heyday. I recommend eating else where (hint hint). The Gun Room isn't what it used to be. Everything is in walking distance in the downtown area.
Last edited by wagsrk08; 06-29-2019 at 08:14 AM.
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06-29-2019, 08:16 AM
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06-29-2019, 08:50 AM
Just two of us with our wives in back - and yes, will will hit this! Thanks!
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06-29-2019, 11:14 AM
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great folks.
Ride safe and enjoy your trip Old Sport.
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