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Things to see in Marietta, Georgia (United States): 20 places and when to go
Marietta, Georgia is a town in United States with around 61,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (11), Nature (3), Mountains (3). The best known are Kennesaw Mountain, Sweat Mountain and Little Kennesaw Mountain. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 45. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 33.9556, -84.5432
- Population
- About 61,000
- Places
- 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (11) · Nature (3) · Mountains (3) · Museums and art (3) · History (2) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 941 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Kennesaw Mountain, at 543 m.
What to see in Marietta, Georgia
The places in and around Marietta, Georgia, 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.
- Kennesaw MountainMountain in Georgia, United States4.1 km
- Sweat MountainMountain in United States of America15 km
- Little Kennesaw MountainMountain in United States of America4.4 km
- Six Flags White WaterWater park in Cobb County, Georgia2.0 km
- Ruff's Mill and Concord Covered BridgeHistoric district in Smyrna, United States of America12 km
- Archibald Smith Plantation HomeHistoric house in Roswell, Georgia19 km
- Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive HistoryMuseum in Kennesaw, Georgia, USA10 km
- Teaching Museum NorthMuseum in Roswell, Georgia, USA18 km
- Atlanta Hard Cider CompanyDistillery2.0 km
- Contrast Artisan AlesBrewery695 m
- Divers Supply MariettaDive site4.2 km
- Dry County Beverage CompanyBrewery8.7 km
- Horned Owl BrewingBrewery9.9 km
- Lazy Guy DistilleryBrewery10 km
- Reformation BreweryBrewery16 km
- Round Trip BrewingBrewery12 km
- Schoolhouse BrewingBrewery5.3 km
- Stout Brothers Coffee Co.Brewery16 km
- Variant Brewing CompanyBrewery19 km
- Viking Alchemist MeaderyBrewery9.4 km
When to go to Marietta, Georgia
The best time to visit Marietta, Georgia 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.
- JanPossible9:58
- FebPossible10:47
- MarBest time11:45
- AprBest time12:51
- MayBest time13:46
- JunBest time14:15
- JulBest time14:03
- AugBest time13:16
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:08
- NovPossible10:12
- DecPossible9:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 45. In June, 20 of the 20 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, Georgia
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 941 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
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- Norcross8 places29 km
- Buford7 places53 km
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- Dahlonega11 places88 km
- Athens, Georgia8 places108 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Marietta, Georgia?
The best known: Kennesaw Mountain, Sweat Mountain, Little Kennesaw Mountain, Six Flags White Water, Ruff's Mill and Concord Covered Bridge. In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Marietta, Georgia?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 45.
How do you get to Marietta, Georgia?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 941 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Marietta, Georgia as the destination and these 20 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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