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The gentle splash of the paddlewheel reminds you of a bygone era, but this modern-day sternwheeler has all the amenities to make your sentimental journey tranquil and relaxing. The Gem is a clean and comfortable boat, Handicapped Accessible, and United States Coast Guard Approved to carry 296 passengers. See Marietta on the Muskingum and Ohio Rivers from the decks of the Valley Gem.

Public Sightseeing Cruises are available at 2:30 pm Tuesday thru Sunday, June thru August and Saturdays in September. Monday Morning Muffin Cruises are available at 10:30am thru Aug. 13th. Groups of less than 20 do not need a reservation for these trips. Tickets are sold 30 minutes prior to departure at the Valley Gem Landing.

Grand Buffet Dinner Cruises are available Saturday Evenings thru October. This 2-hour cruise departs at 5pm. Remaining dates: Aug. 11, 18 and 25th. Sept. 1, 8, and 15th and October 20th.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Brighter Day Natural Foods

Serving lunch and dinner daily, fresh salads, macrobiotic dishes, sandwiches, homebaked goods, and catering. Unique! Located in the Historic Riverfront District in Marietta Ohio. Just minutes from I-77

Marietta, OH Businesses

Marietta RV Park

Located just blocks from Historic Downtown Marietta. Open year around. Amenities include: 21

Marietta, OH Businesses

Ashland R.V. Park

Newly Opened Summer of 2007!
Family Owned and Operated
Perpare to Have Fun and Enjoy the Relaxation.

*2 Miles North of Putnam Street Bridge
*28 Beautiful Scenic Sites
*Overlooking the Muskingum River
*Access to the Ohio River
*Public Boat Ramp Available
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Marietta, OH Businesses

West African Art & Artifact Museum

Unique artwork from Ghana, one of the largest slave-exporting countries. Henry Burke, renown Underground Railroad expert, explains the importance of these works to the Underground Railroad. The majority of the items in this remarkable African Art Collection were collected during the 1960

Marietta, OH Museums

Hardly Able Carriage Company

Horse drawn carriage rides available Friday and Saturday evenings departing from the Historic Lafayette Hotel. Motorized Train with detachable cars comming Spring 2007

Marietta, OH Other Attractions

Things to do near Marietta, OH

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