One Day in Marietta
Atlanta has one of the largest suburban areas in the country. Although other areas like Decatur and Sandy Springs may get more visitors, Historic Marietta has plenty to offer both the city folk and country folk. Lined along the main square are boutiques, restaurants, antique stores and theaters. The kids can even play on the locomotive-themed playground.
While Marietta may seem like an odd place for an Australian restaurant, this cafe offers authentic meat pies you won't find anywhere else. You know they're the experts, since they brought the meat pie to America in 1994. Aussie expats or adventurous eaters can purchase Australian goods like jars of Vegemite and delicious Tim Tams cooki... More >
While Marietta may seem like an odd place for an Australian restaurant, this cafe offers authentic meat pies you won't find anywhere else. You know they're the experts, since they brought the meat pie to America in 1994. Aussie expats or adventurous eaters can purchase Australian goods like jars of Vegemite and delicious Tim Tams cookies. They even have bluegrass music on Tuesday nights.
Housed in an old warehouse, fans of the Margaret Mitchell book and famous film will appreciate the Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum. The museum offers copies of the novel translated into hundreds of languages, Vivien Leigh's costumes from the movie, original posters and everything an aspiring Scarlett O'Hara could want.
The museum showcases a selection of local painters and photographers and will soon be offering an exhibition of quilts.
Although Atlanta boasts a large art museum, the High Museum of Art, the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art hosts live music, comedians and special events, in addition to a fine collection of artwork. The museum showcases a selection of local painters and photographers and will soon be offering an exhibition of quilts.
Children and those young at heart will appreciate the novelties found at Eddie's Trick Shop. Fake vomit, lifelike rats, magic trick gear and a huge selection of costumes and masks are sure to make the kids excited and the parents worried for impending hijinks. Aspiring ballerinas should check out Center Stage, a dance store in the back.
Housed in one of Marietta's most beautiful historic homes, The Whitlock Inn is a popular site for weddings and special occasions. The wraparound porch is the ideal spot for a cup of coffee and a good book. Located on Whitlock Avenue, within walking distance of the square, each room has something different to offer.
| The wraparound porch is the ideal spot for a cup of coffee and a good book. |
A visit to Marietta would not be complete without a stop at the Big Chicken, which locals use to give directions ("turn right at the Big Chicken and if you pass the Waffle House you've gone too far"). Originally built for Johnny Reb's Chicken, it has since been bought out by Kentucky Fried Chicken and features KFC memorabilia inside, as well as the humble restaurant. If nothing else, just take a picture to tell your friends... More
A visit to Marietta would not be complete without a stop at the Big Chicken, which locals use to give directions ("turn right at the Big Chicken and if you pass the Waffle House you've gone too far"). Originally built for Johnny Reb's Chicken, it has since been bought out by Kentucky Fried Chicken and features KFC memorabilia inside, as well as the humble restaurant. If nothing else, just take a picture to tell your friends you've been!
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