'''Marietta''' [http://www.city.marietta.ga.us/visit/] is a city in Georgia, on the outskirts of Metro Atlanta.
Get in
Travel north on Interstate 75 from Atlanta.
Get around
See
'''Marietta Square''', around Church Street (''Marietta Parkway can also be used''), ''+1 770'' 429-1115, [http://www.mariettasquare.com/]. Open all day, every day. Marietta Square is the center of old Marietta, with many shopping and historical attractions including a Gone with the Wind Museum, History Museum, Theater, and a number of shops. There are also a number of events and attractions, including Art In The Park, a yearly art festival showing the local talent. Prices vary depending on attraction.
The '''Big Chicken''', built at the city's biggest intersection of Cobb Parkway (US 41) and Roswell Road (S. R. 120) - - exact address 12 Cobb Pkwy N, Marietta GA 30062, is a large steel-sided structure of a big red chicken located at a KFC Restaurant. [http://www.mariettasquare.net/bigchicken.html History of the Big Chicken]
Do
The '''Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum''' [http://www.mariettaga.gov/gwtw/default.aspx/], also called "Scarlett On the Square," (located in Marietta Square) houses one of the world's most extensive collections of memorabilia related to both the book and the film.
The '''The Kennesaw House''', located west of the town square, is one of only two buildings in Marietta not burned to the ground in Sherman's March to the Sea. [http://roadsidegeorgia.com/site/kennesawhouse.html]
Buy
[http://www.meetingparkmarietta.com Meeting Park] is a mixed-use development just off the Marietta Square, featuring townhomes, condos, shops, restaurants, and office space.
Eat
'''Aussie Bakery''', located in Marietta Square, offers the usual bakery items as well as meat pies and other Australian cuisine. Open for breakfast and lunch.
'''Daabha Indian Cafe''', Cumberland Drive (''near the Cumberland Mall''). Excellent.
'''Falafel Cafe''', 950 Cobb Parkway, Suite 100 (''behind the Dive Shop''), ''+1 770'' 419-8999. Open Tu-Su 11AM-9PM. Has the world's best rice, and some mighty tasty kebabs.
'''[http://mariettaresort.com/thepub.html The Pub Restaurant]''', overlooks the Marietta Resort's championship golf course. Features a full liquor bar.
Drink
Cheerwine, a regional soda from North Carolina, can often be found in and around Marietta.
Sleep
Comfort Inn. 100 Northwest Pkwy. I-75 & Delk Rd. 770) 952-3000. ttp://www.comfortinn.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=GA231.
Quality Inn. 255 Franklin Road SE, Marietta, GA, US 30067. 70-955-0004. ttp://www.mariettaqi.com. A fine Marietta, GA hotel, Quality Inn Atlanta/Marietta hotel boasts quality Atlanta-area accommodations, amenities and services. For a boutique hotel in Marietta, GA offering great hotel discounts and specials in Marietta, Georgia, choose the lodgings at Quality Inn Atlanta/Marietta.
Best Western Marietta Inn & Suites. 39 Franklin Road SE. 1 678 355-5050. 1 678 355-5050. ttp://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=11159.
Courtyard Atlanta Marietta/I-75 North. 455 Delk Road. 1 770 956-1188. 1 770 933-0489. ttp://marriott.com/property/propertypage/ATLDK.
Crowne Plaza Hotel. 775 Parkway Place Se. 1 770 428-4400. ttp://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hd/atlmr.
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites. 265 Kingston Ct (formerly Delk Rd). 1 770 952-7581. ttp://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/atldl.
Motel 6 Atlanta - Marietta. 360 Delk Road. 1 770 952-2395. 1 770 956-7502. ttp://www.motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail.asp?MotelId=6011.
Motel 6 Atlanta Northwest - Marietta. 360 Delk Road. 1 770 952-8161. 1 770 984-2307. ttp://www.motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail.asp?MotelId=0749.
Hyatt Regency Suites Atlanta NorthWest. 999 Windy Hill Rd.. ff I-75. ttp://atlantasuites.hyatt.com. Newly renovated.
Get out
Atlanta