Marietta, Georgia

Located just a half-hour drive north of Atlanta, this city of 58,748 is one of the most historic in the south.

Experience a taste of Marietta's history by strolling through its five neighborhoods listed on the National Historic Register. Or visit the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield and Park, the site of two major battles of the American Civil War. There's also the Marietta Museum of History, where you'll find 19th-and 20th-century clothing and accessories, and its Civil War gallery exhibits genuine weapons and ammunition. For history of a different kind, literary and film enthusiasts can stop at the Gone With the Wind Museum on Marietta Square to behold original costumes, rare books, advertisements, and collectibles.

But history is not the only attraction in Marietta. There are a number of beautiful parks, including Glover Park. Donated by the city's first mayor, it hosts an annual Arts & Crafts Festival and the Glover Park Concert Series weekly between April and August. Be sure to sample the various ethnic delights at A Taste of the Marietta, Marietta's yearly food festival. And theme park lovers will enjoy Six Flags' White Water Park, located just south of the city and only a short drive away.

In addition to its rich history and community spirit, Marietta is technologically advanced and boasts a high financial rating and outstanding education system. Marrietta ... make yourself at home.

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