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Marietta
is a city located in Cobb County in the northwestern portion of the state of Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the population was 67, 021. It is a principle suburb of Atlanta, and the smallest of the three cities in the Atlanta/Sandy Springs/Marietta metropolitan area. Marietta has a town square that's the site of several public and cultural events throughout the year, as well as a weekly's farmer's market. The community is home to lots of other attractions, as well. The Gone With the Wind Museum, also called "Scarlett on the Square," exhibit's a collection of memorabilia relating to both the book and the movie. Marietta is home to Civil War battlefields, the Marietta National Cemetery and Confederate Cemetery and The Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. The William Root House, which is located two blocks from the town square, is one of the oldest homes in Marietta. This beautifully restored home gives visitors a chance to experience how a local family lived in Marietta in the 1850s. Other places of interest in Marietta, include a firehouse museum, the Marietta Museum of History and the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art. The art museum is the only metropolitan Atlanta fine arts museum that focuses on 19th and 20th century American art.
Surrounding areas: Acworth, Georgia (10.7 mi), Allatoona Lake, Georgia (13.2 mi), Atlanta, Georgia (16.9 mi), Thurmond Lake, Georgia (20.8 mi), Stone Mountain, Georgia (24.0 mi), Cumming, Georgia (29.3 mi), Lake Lanier, Georgia (33.8 mi)
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Marietta Vacation Rentals
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Marietta Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Best Western Marietta Inn & Suites | 639 Franklin Rd | Marietta, GA | | (678) 355-5050 | | Comfort Inn Marietta | 3000 NW Pkwy | Marietta, GA | | (770) 952-3000 | | Courtyard By Marriott Marietta | 2455 Delk Rd | Marietta, GA | | (770) 956-1188 | | Crestwood Suites | 2353 Barrett Acreek Pkwy | Marietta, GA | | (770) 528-9880 | | Crestwood Suites | 2030 Roswell Rd | Marietta, GA | | (678) 560-6667 | | Crowne Plaza Atlanta Marietta | 1775 Parkway Plz | Marietta, GA | | (770) 428-4400 | | Days Inn Marietta | 2191 NW Pkwy | Marietta, GA | | (770) 952-9863 | | Days Inn Marietta | 753 N Marietta Pkwy | Marietta, GA | | (678) 797-0233 | | Drury Inn Atlanta Marietta | 1170 Powers Ferry Pl Se | Marietta, GA | | (770) 612-0900 | | Econolodge | 1940 Leland Dr | Marietta, GA | | (770) 952-0052 | | Extended Stay America | 1967 Leland Dr | Marietta, GA | | (770) 690-9477 | | Extended Stay America | 1051 Canton Rd | Marietta, GA | | (770) 499-9550 | | Hampton Inn Marietta | 455 Franklin Rd | Marietta, GA | | (770) 425-9977 | | Homestead Studio Suites Hotel | 2239 Powers Ferry Rd | Marietta, GA | | (770) 303-0043 | | Howard Johnson Inn | 2375 Delk Rd | Marietta, GA | | (770) 951-1144 | | Hyatt Regency Suites | 2999 Windy Hill Rd | Marietta, GA | | (770) 956-1234 | | La Quinta Motor Inn Marietta | 2170 Delk Rd | Marietta, GA | | (770) 951-0026 | | Marietta Conference Center & Resort | 500 Powder Springs Rd | Marietta, GA | | (770) 425-2700 | | Quality Inn Marietta | 1255 Franklin Rd | Marietta, GA | | (770) 955-0004 | | Ramada Inn Marietta | 2767 Windy HL Rd | Marietta, GA | | (770) 952-3251 | | Ramada LTD Marietta | 630 Franklin Rd | Marietta, GA | | (770) 919-7878 | | Sleep Inn Marietta | 1175 Powers Fry | Marietta, GA | | (770) 952-9005 | | Studio 6 - Marietta #6011 | 2360 Delk Rd Ste 301 | Marietta, GA | | (770) 952-2395 | | Suburban Lodge Marietta | 184 Frey's Gin Rd | Marietta, GA | | (800) 951-7829 | | Super 8 Motel-marietta | 610 Franklin Rd | Marietta, GA | | (770) 919-2340 | | Wingate Inn Marietta | 1250 Franklin Raod | Marietta, GA | | (770) 989-0071 | | Wingate Inn | 1250 S Franklin Rd | Marietta, GA | | (770) 989-0071 | | Wingate Inn Kennesaw | 560 Greers Chapel Rd | Kennesaw, GA | 3.4 mi. | (770) 514-7344 | | Red Roof Inn Kennesaw | 520 Roberts CT NW | Kennesaw, GA | 4.0 mi. | (770) 429-0323 | | Days Inn - Kennesaw | 760 Cobb Place Blvd | Kennesaw, GA | 4.1 mi. | (770) 419-1576 | | Quality Inn- Kennesaw | 750 Cobb Place Blvd | Kennesaw, GA | 4.1 mi. | (770) 419-1530 | | Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta NW/ Kennesaw Town Center | 895 Cobb Place Blvd | Kennesaw, GA | 4.2 mi. | (678) 322-1140 | | Super 8 | 2625 George Busbee Pkwy | Kennesaw, GA | 4.4 mi. | (770) 426-0045 | | Comfort Inn | 2489 George Busbee Pkwy | Kennesaw, GA | 4.6 mi. | (770) 499-9200 | | Amerihost Inn Smyrna | 5130 S Cobb Dr | Smyrna, GA | 4.7 mi. | (404) 794-1600 | | Best Western | 3375 George Busbee Pkwy | Kennesaw, GA | 5.1 mi. | (770) 424-7666 | | Fairfield Inn By Marriott Kennesaw | 3425 George Busbee Pkwy | Kennesaw, GA | 5.1 mi. | (770) 427-9700 | | Country Inn & Suites-carlson | 2221 Corporate PLZ Pkwy Se | Smyrna, GA | 5.2 mi. | (770) 541-1499 | | Holiday Inn Express Cobb Galleria | 2855 Springhill Pkwy | Smyrna, GA | 5.2 mi. | (770) 435-4990 | | Red Roof Inn Smyrna | 2200 Corporate PLZ | Smyrna, GA | 5.2 mi. | (770) 952-6966 |
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| Shellmont Bed & Breakfast Lodge | 821 Piedmont Ave Ne | Atlanta, GA | 15.5 mi. | (404) 872-9290 | | Oakwood House Bed & Breakfast | 951 Edgewood Ave Ne | Atlanta, GA | 17.6 mi. | (404) 521-9320 |
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Marietta Weather & Climate
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North Central Georgia's weather. is impacted by the mountains. Most of the state is humid subtropical, although the weather in winter is colder and snowier in the northern regions. However, even in the mountains, snowfall is moderate compared to other parts of the United States. Freezing rain and ice is more of a problem. Most summer days in north-central Georgia are hot and humid. The entire state receives moderate to heavy rainfall. Autumn's are sunny and cool. September and October are the driest months. The first freeze of the year typically occurs in November, except in the northern mountains, where it occurs in October.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
50°F |
28°F |
5.49 in. |
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| February |
55°F |
30°F |
4.97 in. |
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| March |
63°F |
38°F |
5.80 in. |
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| April |
72°F |
44°F |
4.04 in. |
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| May |
79°F |
53°F |
4.07 in. |
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| June |
85°F |
61°F |
3.92 in. |
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| July |
89°F |
66°F |
4.91 in. |
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| August |
88°F |
65°F |
4.14 in. |
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| September |
82°F |
58°F |
3.75 in. |
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| October |
73°F |
46°F |
3.16 in. |
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| November |
63°F |
38°F |
3.98 in. |
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| December |
53°F |
31°F |
3.99 in. |
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Marietta Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Dekalb Peachtree airport (PDK) located about 15 miles southeast of Marietta in Atlanta, Georgia, the Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International airport (ATL) located approximately 22 miles south of Marietta in Atlanta, Georgia, Gwinnett County Briscoe Field (LZU) located roughly 33 miles east of Marietta in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and finally the Richard B Russell airport (RMG) located around 44 miles northwest of Marietta in Rome, Georgia.
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Marietta Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| American Adventures | Marietta | GA | | | | Six Flags Over Georgia | Austell | GA | 10.8 mi. | | | Lakewood Fairgrounds | Atlanta | GA | 16.9 mi. | | | Stone Mountain Park | Stone Mountain | GA | 24.0 mi. | | | Lake Winnepesaukah | Rossville | GA | 82.6 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| White Water Park | Marietta | GA | | | | Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park | Lake Lanier Island | GA | 33.5 mi. | | | Surfside Water Park | Auburn | AL | 107.3 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| City Club Marietta | Marietta | GA | | | | Centennial Golf Club | Acworth | GA | 10.1 mi. | | | Cobblestone Golf Course | Acworth | GA | 10.1 mi. | | | Cherokee Golf Center | Woodstock | GA | 10.4 mi. | | | Eagle Watch Golf Club | Woodstock | GA | 10.4 mi. | | | Golf Club at Bradshaw Farm | Woodstock | GA | 10.4 mi. | | | Towne Lake Hills Golf Club | Woodstock | GA | 10.4 mi. | | | Dogwood Golf & Country Club | Austell | GA | 10.9 mi. | | | Creek Side Golf & Country Club | Hiram | GA | 13.3 mi. | | | Crooked Creek Golf Club | Alpharetta | GA | 16.9 mi. | | | RiverPines Golf Course | Alpharetta | GA | 16.9 mi. | | | Trophy Club of Atlanta | Alpharetta | GA | 16.9 mi. | | | Alfred Tup Holmes Golf Club | Atlanta | GA | 17.6 mi. | | | Bobby Jones Golf Course | Atlanta | GA | 17.6 mi. | | | Candler Park Golf Course | Atlanta | GA | 17.6 mi. | | | Charlie Yates Golf Course | Atlanta | GA | 17.6 mi. | | | Cross Creek Golf Club | Atlanta | GA | 17.6 mi. | | | Lakeside Golf Club | Atlanta | GA | 17.6 mi. | | | North Fulton Golf Course | Atlanta | GA | 17.6 mi. | | | Sugar Creek Golf & Tennis Club | Atlanta | GA | 17.6 mi. | | | Wolf Creek Golf Course | Atlanta | GA | 17.6 mi. | | | Atlanta International Golf & Country Club | Decatur | GA | 19.5 mi. | | | Bridge Mill Athletic Club | Canton | GA | 19.5 mi. | | | Woodmont Golf & Country Club | Canton | GA | 19.5 mi. | | | Green Valley Greens Golf Course | Cartersville | GA | 20.3 mi. | | | Royal Oaks Golf Club | Cartersville | GA | 20.3 mi. | | | Heritage Club | Tucker | GA | 20.8 mi. | | | Browns Mill Golf Course | Atlanta | GA | 21.2 mi. | | | Country Oaks Golf Course | Thomasville | GA | 21.8 mi. | | | St Andrews Country Club | Winston | GA | 22.3 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 101.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| George Washington Carver State Park | | GA | 13.8 mi. | | | Sweetwater Creek State Park | | GA | 14.7 mi. | | | Red Top Mountain State Park | | GA | 15.5 mi. | | | Panola Mountain State Park | | GA | 31.2 mi. | | | Arabia Mountain State Park | | GA | 34.2 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Kennesaw Civil War Museum | Kennesaw | GA | 6.2 mi. | (History) | | Robert C. Williams American Museum of Papermaking | Atlanta | GA | 16.9 mi. | (Technology) | | Hammonds House Galleries & Resource Center OF African American Art | Atlanta | GA | 16.9 mi. | (Art) | | Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia - MOCA|GA | Atlanta | GA | 16.9 mi. | (Art) | | Oglethorpe University Museum | Atlanta | GA | 16.9 mi. | (Art) | | Oglethorpe University Museum | Atlanta | GA | 16.9 mi. | (Art) | | Pasarya Museum of Art | Atlanta | GA | 16.9 mi. | (Art) | | Atlanta History Center | Atlanta | GA | 16.9 mi. | (History) | | Martha Berry Museum | Rome | GA | 41.0 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Zoo Atlanta | Atlanta | GA | 16.9 mi. | | | Tennessee Aquarium | Chattanooga | TN | 87.0 mi. | | | Warner Park Zoo | Chattanooga | TN | 87.0 mi. | |
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