Eats:

1848 House
The 1848 House is a beautifully restored and maintained antebellum house featuring an elegant restaurant. As you stroll through the well-appointed rooms, you can almost hear the rustle of crinoline and the lilting soft whispers of the Southern belles of long ago. The restaurant offers guests Southern American cuisine where patrons tend to favor seafood. Expect the average entree to cost between $20 and $30, and go dressed business-casual. (Crinoline not required.}

Address: 780 South Cobb Drive Southeast, Marietta, Georgia 30060-3115
Telephone: 770.428.1848
http://dinesite.com/info/rstrnt-112747/

Dirty Bird Cafe
Serving traditional bar food and American cuisine with a menu based largely on burgers and steaks, this is a casual sports bar with historic decor. Weather permitting, enjoy outdoor seating on the patio. Expect the average entree to cost between $12 and $20.

Address: 736 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, Georgia 30068
Telephone: 678.560.1194
http://dinesite.com/info/rstrnt-384536/

Atlanta Bread Company: East Cobb
Atlanta Bread Company offers guests fresh-made food with quality ingredients - from hot breakfast sandwiches to grilled paninis at lunch and dinner. Truly, "more than just bread."

Address: 2197 Roswell Rd, Marietta, 30062
Telephone: (770) 509-8668
http://www.atlantabread.com/

Houck's
Houck's is the place to go for live entertainment on the north side of Atlanta. Complete with large dance floor, Houck's features great local bands on Friday and Saturday nights.

Address: 305 Village Pkwy Ne, Marietta, GA
Telephone: (770) 859-0041
http://www.houcksrestaurant.com/bands.htm

Shopping:

The Keeping Room
Specializing in unique gifts, home accessories, candles, gourmet foods, table linens, stationery and specialty items.

Address: 77 Church Street, Marietta, Georgia 30060
Telephone: 770-499-9577
http://www.mariettasquare.com/shopping.html

Mountain Mercantile
Eclectic mix of a bit of everything. Primitives, Victorian, American country, scales, guns, clocks, slot machines, books, albums, collectibles and gift items. Mountain mercantile features original carvings by nationally acclaimed local carver, Ron Ramom and is the exclusive distributor of Georgia Historical Plates.

Address: 107 Church Street, Marietta , GA 30060
Telephone: 770-429-1663
http://www.mariettasquare.com/shopping.html

Church Street Market
Church Street Market specializes in native Georgia gourmet food products, herb baskets, fresh-cut garden flowers and heirloom vegetable & flower seeds. This charming shop, offering the taste of the South and down-home hospitality, is located in the old Pylant-McPherson Sinclair Service Station, c. 1910. You can browse through a veritable garden of home & kitchen accessories, yard art, birdhouses, willow furniture and much more

Address: 131 Church Street, Marietta , Georgia, 30060
Telephone: 770-499-9393
http://www.mariettasquare.com/shopping.html

East Cobb Sherlock's
When football season is over and the weather is too cold for outdoor activities. It's time to
evaluate your wine cellar, bar and your entertaining supplies. At East Cobb Sherlock's
they will help you find the wines to fill the gaps in your wine collection.

Address: 770-971-6333
Telephone: 2156 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062
http://www.sherlocks.com

West of the Woods
A unique art and gift shop specializing in pop and folk art by local artists. Other gifts available include candles, body products and funky t-shirts designed by local artists

Address: 31 Mill St., Marietta, GA   30060
Telephone: 678-296-5392
http://www.mariettasquare.com/shopping.html

Lodgings:

Crowne Plaza Atlanta Marietta
The Crowne Plaza Atlanta Marietta is a newly renovated upscale full-service hotel featuring a club level, free hi-speed Internet, restaurant and lounge, fitness center and outdoor pool.

Address: 1775 Parkway Place NW, Marietta GA, 30067
Telephone: 770-428-4400
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hotel/atlmr?_requestid=204004

The Whitlock Inn (A Historic Bed and Breakfast)
Come rock on the porch while you soak up some Southern charm. This cherished Victorian bed & breakfast is in a National Register Historic District, one block from the Marietta Square and 20 miles from Atlanta. This mansion has been crowned "the jewel of Marietta" and is grandly suited for weddings and other special occasions.

Address: 57 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta, Georgia 30064
Telephone: (770) 428-1495
http://www.whitlockinn.com/inngallery.html

Marietta Conference Center And Resort
A picturesque 199 room full service hotel on a 132 acre resort-like knoll overlooking 18 hole golf course & historic Brumby Hall and Gardens. Property also includes outdoor heated pool and hot tub overlooking the golf course, fitness center, two tennis courts, and walking trails throughout Brumby Gardens.

Address: 500 Powder Springs Street, Marietta, GA 30064
Telephone: (770) 427-2500
http://www.hotels-rates.com/hotels_reservations/property/90869/

Stanley House
A historical treasure, the Stanley House Mansion is located just off the Antebellum Marietta Square and 20 miles from downtown Atlanta.  The romantic Stanley House is the picture of the Southern elegance, grandeur and grace of the Victorian era.  Bed and breakfast guests enjoy breakfast, Southern style, in their fine dining room.  

Address: 236 Church Street, Marietta, Georgia 30060
Telephone: (770) 426-1881
http://www.thestanleyhouse.com/

Sixty Polk Street
A fine example of Victorian, French Regency architecture is featured at this bed and breakfast. There are four individually decorated guest rooms available with private baths. A full, home-style breakfast, afternoon snacks, and complimentary soft drinks and juices are included with your stay.

Address: 60 Polk Street, Marietta , GA    30064
Telephone: 770-419-1688
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-hotel-6609598-sixty_polk_street_a_b_b-i

 

Hangouts:

Hemingway's Tropical Bar & Grill
Established in 1993, Hemingway's Tropical bar and Grill is located in Marietta on the historic downtown Marietta Square. The Marietta Square is known for its wide variety of cultural events from hometown gatherings and concerts in Glover Park, to Broadway theatrical plays at the Theater in the Square, to arts and crafts and antiques festivals. “Parrothead Paradise."

Address: 29 West Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060
Telephone: (770) 427-5445
http://www.hemingwaysmarietta.com/

Crystals on the Square
Voted “Best Neighborhood bar," Crystals on the Square offers cool drinks and live music with no cover charge.

Address: 150 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA 30060
Telephone: (770) 792-8840
http://www.crystalsonthesquare.com/

Mazzy's Sports Bar & Grill
A great place to watch the big game with some locals while playing pool, darts, and drinking.

Address: 2217 Roswell Road NE, Marietta, GA 30062
Telephone: (678) 213-1688
http://www.yelp.com/biz/tN8IoEjpFlUtf9WKM0ttlA