The Historic Waterfront Trail In Ohio That Is An Adventurer's Dream
By April Dray|Published July 05, 2018
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April Dray
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April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.
Ohio’s oldest town is home to a historic waterfront trail that all Ohio explorers and history buffs should explore. The town of Marietta, Ohio borders West Virginia and is nestled along the banks of both the Muskingum and Ohio River. It’s known for its Victorian-style houses, rich history, European ambience, brick streets and sternwheelers—and it just might be your next summer adventure destination.
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The historic riverboat town of Marietta, Ohio is known as the first permanent settlement of the Northwest Territory—and it’s unbelievably charming.
It all began in 1788, when pioneers aboard the "Adventure Galley" landed at Marietta and deemed it the first permanent settlement in the Northwest Territory.
One of the most unique features of the town is its gorgeous riverfront views.
This gorgeous three-mile trail along the Muskingum River passes through Marietta’s quaint downtown and Harmar Railroad Bridge (pictured), which allows pedestrians to cross over the Muskingum River and into the historic Harmar Village.
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It's common to see a sternwheeler or two out on the river.
The annual Ohio River Sternwheel Festival is the town's most popular festival, bringing in people (and sternwheelers) from all over. The festival always takes place on the weekend after Labor Day at the Ohio River Levee on the corner of Front and Greene Streets downtown.
Narrated trolley tours of the town are also available in April-October, which give a historic overview of the architecture and sites of the city.
All tours start and end at the Levee House Cafe on the corner of Ohio and Second Street. The cost is $12 per adult, $10 for seniors and $7 for children ages 5-12.
Have you ever explored this historic trail before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!
