The best things to do in Marietta

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Pioneer Family Golf Center (opens in a new tab)

712 Pike St

Pioneer Family Golf Center has a breezy nine-hole public course, a solid driving range to straighten out that stubborn slice, and an…

Pioneer Family Golf Center has a breezy nine-hole public course, a solid driving range to straighten out that stubborn slice, and an 18-hole miniature golf course that actually keeps the kids entertained. Locally owned since 1997, they’ve got lessons and a pavilion for low-stress get-togethers.

From the Marietta newsletter, October 19, 2026

Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park (opens in a new tab)

137 Juliana St · Parkersburg

Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park serves up a stately Palladian mansion on a peaceful Ohio River island plus a legit museum of…

Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park serves up a stately Palladian mansion on a peaceful Ohio River island plus a legit museum of regional history in Parkersburg, perfect for a low-stress afternoon when you want real stories, leafy views, and that just-right Mid-Ohio Valley reset.

From the Mid-Ohio Valley newsletter, October 21, 2026

Blennerhassett Mansion (opens in a new tab)

Island View Dr · Parkersburg

Restored historic island mansion with a museum, a ferry, and a park, with bike rentals.

Restored historic island mansion with a museum, a ferry, and a park, with bike rentals.

Fort Boreman Park (opens in a new tab)

Fort Boreman Dr · Parkersburg

Skip the crowded spots and stretch your legs at Fort Boreman Park, a Civil War fort site with sweeping overlooks of the Little Kanawha and…

Skip the crowded spots and stretch your legs at Fort Boreman Park, a Civil War fort site with sweeping overlooks of the Little Kanawha and Ohio rivers. Perfect for a quick midday reset, a sunset pause, or a quiet moment to remember why we live here.

From the Mid-Ohio Valley newsletter, October 6, 2026

Planet X (opens in a new tab)

205 Grand Central Mall · Vienna

Planet X brings a galactic laser tag arena and a lineup of arcade games with legit prizes, perfect for quick showdowns with the kids or an…

Checked Aug 13

Planet X brings a galactic laser tag arena and a lineup of arcade games with legit prizes, perfect for quick showdowns with the kids or an after-work reset this week. Rally your crew, suit up, and settle the neighborhood bragging rights in neon.

From the Mid-Ohio Valley newsletter, September 23, 2026