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Things to see in Marietta (United States): 8 places and when to go
Marietta is a town in United States, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly Nature (2), Mountains (2), Museums and art (2). The best known are Black Mountain, Halls Butt and Kentucky Coal Museum. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 36.9911, -82.8098
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (2) · Mountains (2) · Museums and art (2) · History (2) · Food and drink (1) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 707 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Black Mountain, at 1,259 m.
What to see in Marietta
The places in and around Marietta, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Black MountainMountain in Kentucky, United States11 km
- Halls ButtMountain in Kentucky, United States of America4.6 km
- Kentucky Coal MuseumHeritage center in Benham, Kentucky13 km
- Portal 30Mine in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America10 km
- Portal 31Mine in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America10.0 km
- Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State ParkBig Stone Gap, VA, listed on the NRHP in Virginia14 km
- Kentucky Mist Moonshine DistilleryDistillery14 km
- Pine Mountain TrailHiking12 km
When to go to Marietta
The best time to visit Marietta is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:44
- FebPossible10:38
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:57
- MayBest time13:59
- JunBest time14:31
- JulBest time14:18
- AugBest time13:25
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:01
- NovPossible9:59
- DecPossible9:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. In April, 8 of the 8 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Marietta
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 707 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Bristol, Tennessee5 places71 km
- Johnson City, Tennessee11 places86 km
- Arlington16 places92 km
- London, Kentucky22 places114 km
- Seven Devils20 places129 km
- Newland8 places137 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Marietta?
The best known: Black Mountain, Halls Butt, Kentucky Coal Museum, Portal 30, Portal 31. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Marietta?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28.
How do you get to Marietta?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 707 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Marietta as the destination and these 8 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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