- The list below includes 25 free or cheap things to do in or near Marietta, Ohio, including 20 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Bowling, Arcades and Movie Theaters.
- From Hidden Marietta Ghost Trek to The Castle, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Marietta and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Parkersburg and Williamstown.
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The oldest artifacts that can be viewed by the public at the Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History date back to about 9000 B.C. Some of the items that can be viewed include tools, weapons, jewelry, mourning fans, automobiles, and farm implements.
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The history of the oil and gas industries in the West Virginia area is preserved through the Oil & Gas Museum. Most of the exhibits follow a self-guided tour arrangement, but large tour groups can be accommodated with a tour guide.
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2nd & Juliana Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101
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Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park and Museum encompasses several attractions. Visitors can browse the museum and then buy tickets to take a boat ride to the island, where they can explore and see people dressed in period costumes.
12.0 Miles
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222 votes
137 Juliana Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101
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Visitors to Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park can tour the Blennerhassett Mansion that was one of the largest private residences in the United States when it was completed in 1800 and is now filled with period antiques. They can also tour the 1802 Aaron Waldo and Charlotte Loring Putnam home.
13.6 Miles
Ren-Dor Lanes Bowling Center is a bowling alley that hosts a variety of bowling leagues. The bowling alley also hosts birthday parties and other special events like New Year's Eve Celebrations.
44.6 Miles
Enjoyed by guests of all ages is the Lind Arena skating rink. Built in 1948, the rink is a nostalgic part of Zanesville history and offers a live DJ, snack bar and party packages.
45.8 Miles
Sunrise Strikes is a local bowling alley offering a number of enjoyable amenities for those who visit. In addition to bowling, the alley also has a restaurant and sports bar as well as a mini-golf course to enjoy.
46.5 Miles
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60 votes
110 South 6th Street, Zanesville, OH
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The Alan Cottrill Sculpture Studio & Gallery features thousands of square feet of gallery space that contains Cottrill's works. Cottrill, is a Zanesville native that founded the Four Star Pizza franchise, dedicated his life to sculpturing in 1990.
46.5 Miles
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126 Muskingum Ave. Suite E, Zanesville, OH 43701
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Visitors at the Weasel Boy Brewing Company are able to enjoy both food and a variety of their specialty hand crafted beers. They can also view the taproom and attend entertainment events on Saturdays.
46.6 Miles
Visitors can explore a historic S-shaped bridge along the Old National Road at the S Bridge. The bridge was originally built in 1830 and used by pioneers traveling by foot or in covered wagons.