Marietta, GA Reviews


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Marietta, GA, located 15 miles north of Atlanta and has become a popular tourist destination over the last few years. It is home to various attractions such as Marietta Square, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, and Gone with the Wind Museum. Visitors can also find a variety of dining options and shopping centers in the area. With its plentiful activities for tourists, Marietta has become an increasingly popular destination for travelers looking for a unique experience.
The reviews of Marietta are overwhelmingly positive due to its plethora of attractions and activities. Travelers often praise the city’s charm and picturesque views which make it such an enjoyable place to visit. Its history-rich locations like the Marietta Square bring visitors back year after year as they explore all that this town has to offer. The variety of restaurants and stores provide guests with plenty of options when choosing where to eat or shop while visiting. All in all, visitors give Marietta high marks for its atmosphere, variety of attractions, friendly locals, and overall pleasant experience.

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Incredibly Average, but Affordable - 10/28/2022
There is nothing that stands out about Marietta. Except for the fact that there are plenty of churches. You will have to own a car to get around, as most of the suburb is not walkable unless you are in the square. Many subdivisions decided not to install sidewalks either. Taxes are low, which is nice on the wallet. There's homes from 200k up to $1M+. Build your own adventure, an untouched 1970s ranch, a tract home, or McMansion. We have it all. I moved to East Cobb as a single person, and I don't really like it. But it's an ideal setting for a family. Schools are well rated. Although I went to high school here, in my experience sports are given much more attention than academics. So I'm not really sure I understand the hype around the education system. Read More

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Old Southern town that's all grown up - 7/20/2020
I lived in both Marietta and Kennesaw Georgia in the 90's. It is a traditional sold Southern city with lots of good qualities. The town square is very quaint and there are lots of shopping and good local restaurants. A great city to raise a Read More

Marietta - 11/6/2015
Marietta is a great place to Read More

Good town - 11/28/2013
Nice Read More

Relocating to the area - 2/22/2012
Hello Everyone:

I am looking to relocate my family from Hattiesburg, MS to Marietta, GA by June 2012. I have visited the area several times and fallen in love with the atmosphere and the community. I would like to know if it is better to rent an apartment first or rent a house, please help! I am slso curious about the school district especially the Marietta City School versus the Cobb County school district. Which one is better? June 2012 is approaching fast so any information that you can provide is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your time and Read More

apt search - 1/23/2012
hey guys just wanted to know where online other than craigslist i could find an apt in a good area in Marietta Read More

Marietta questions - 1/23/2012
Hello guys i need help please im moving from Massachusetts to Marietta GA with my two children!! i just wanted to know where in Marietta is the best place to live and im talking about no crime, good parks and things to do for the kids my 4 and 6 year olds, also jobs, transportation also because i dont drive just yet, i mean just basics and of living in a save and fun enviroment please help me and please dont be negative? Thank you Read More

Affordable living but at a cost - 2/28/2010
We have lived in Marietta for over 3 years. Overall, the experience has been average. There are several aspects that might appeal to families and couples alike - relatively low taxes, accessibility to Atlanta, most conveniences within driving distance, affordable housing, relatively less congested as compared to other suburbs, decent schooling.

Here's one important aspect that one should consider - Marietta is a TRAIN ZONE (sometimes it feels like a train yard depending on where you live), but most of the city is built around train tracks and train crossings. Train crossings invite train honking. For people who are sensitive to noise, this will absolutely drive you to the brink. Train honking is mandated by the FRA with certain guidelines but you cannot be sure that operators will be consistent with that. So at time it feels like the honking is incessant and LOUD especially at night. With over 40 trains passing through the city in a 24 hours period, it can feel as if you Read More

Atlanta - Marietta Economy - 11/14/2009
We can all complain about the economy in Atlanta, but hey... The economy is bad everywhere. Atlanta is not so bad. There are lots of large companies that are headquartered here and they almost always seem to be hiring. Housing my be a little over priced, but that probably due to the economy driving the prices that high to begin Read More

Travel time takes away any quality of life - 11/9/2009
I moved here from a West Michigan city, (population just under 200,000 to give you a perspective, if you're coming from LA maybe this would be great!) and it has been a terrible experience. The traffic is so awful even in outlying Marietta (West Cobb) that just to go to Kroger, 2 miles away takes 10 minutes each direction, a 6-7 mile trip at the wrong time of day, which would be anything outside of approx. 9:30a-3p, would likely be 40 mins.+. With every errand, activity and work commute taking so long, there is not much time for getting together with friends or even having friends (remember everyone else is just as bogged down as the next, no time or energy left for friendships), keeping the house in good repair or having family time. Basically you live in your car here if you want to have groceries, wear clothes, your kids in any activities, work etc.

Everything is very spread out too so you will likely be driving somewhere across town to accomplish your errands or for Read More

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