Marietta (Georgia)

Marietta is a city in Metro Atlanta.

Travel to Marietta (Georgia)

Travel north on Interstate 75 from Atlanta.

Marietta Plaza - 33.9528, -84.5496 ☎ +1 770 429-1115 - Around Church Street (Marietta Parkway can also be used). Open all day, every day. Marietta Plaza is the center of old Marietta, with many shopping and historical attractions including a Gone with the Wind Museum, History Museum, Theater, and a number of shops. There are also a number of events and attractions, including Art In The Park, a yearly art festival showing the local talent. Prices vary depending on attraction.

The Big Chicken 12 Cobb Pkwy North 33.95059, -84.52101 intersection of Cobb Parkway (US 41) and Roswell Road (S. R. 120) ☎ +1 770 422-4716 - Big Chicken This restaurant (now a KFC) at the city's biggest intersection features a 53-foot steel-sided Chicken beak and neck rising from its roof, and has become a well known landmark in the area. In the old days it was referred to as the center of the Universe as when you gave directions you said, "Go to the Big Chicken and turn north".

Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum - Scarlett On the Plaza - 18 Whitlock Avenue in Marietta Plaza ☎ +1 770 794-5576 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM - 5PM $7 Adults, $6 Seniors and Students Houses one of the world's most extensive collections of memorabilia related to both the book and the film.

The Kennesaw House - The. - located west of the town square, is one of only two buildings in Marietta not burned to the ground in Sherman's March to the Sea.

Six Flags White Water - 250 Cobb Parkway North #100 ☎ +1 770 424-9283 Adults $36.99. Children under 48 $26.99. Parking $10 A large water park offering a variety of water rides, slides and waterfalls, including Tornado and the Ultimate Storm and Cliffhanger, one of the tallest free falls in the world.

Meeting Park - Is a mixed-use development just off the Marietta Plaza, featuring townhomes, condos, shops, restaurants, and office space.

Aussie Bakery, located in Marietta Plaza, offers the usual bakery items as well as hala Meat pies and other Australian cuisine. Open for breakfast and lunch.
Daabha Indian Cafe, Cumberland Drive (near the Cumberland Mall). Excellent.

Falafel Cafe 950 Cobb Parkway - Suite 100 (behind the Dive Shop), +1 770 419-8999. Open Tuesday - Sunday 11AM Monday - 9PM. Has the world's best Rice, and some mighty tasty Kebab.

The Pub Restaurant - Overlooks the Marietta Resort's championship golf course. Features a full drink café.

Cheerwine, a regional soda from North Carolina, can often be found in and around Marietta.

Comfort Inn - 2100 Northwest Pkwy. I-75 & Delk Road ☎ +1 770 952-3000
Best Western Marietta Inn & Suites - 639 Franklin Road Southeast ☎ +1 678 355-5050 +1 678 355-5050
Courtyard Atlanta Marietta/I-75 North - 2455 Delk Road ☎ +1 770 956-1188 +1 770 933-0489
Crowne Plaza Hotel - 1775 Parkway Place Se ☎ +1 770 428-4400
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites - 2265 Kingston Ct (formerly Delk Rd) ☎ +1 770 952-7581
Motel 6 Atlanta - Marietta - 2360 Delk Road ☎ +1 770 952-2395 +1 770 956-7502
Motel 6 Atlanta Northwest - Marietta - 2360 Delk Road ☎ +1 770 952-8161 +1 770 984-2307
Hyatt Regency Suites Atlanta NorthWest - 2999 Windy Hill Rd. off I-75 Newly renovated.