ROAD ADVENTURES HOT SPOT: CASTLE CARE CAMPGROUND - MARIETTA, OH

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We have chosen to stay local for this month’s Road Adventure’s Hot Spot and are spotlighting the beautiful and secluded Castle Care Campground in Marietta, Ohio!

This family-owned campground is in a gorgeous Appalachian setting filled with twenty RV sites that would be perfect for your next Road Adventures getaway!

While there, you can hike six of the most popular hiking trails in Ohio, take a historical tour of “The Castle,” or attend a baseball game! Read more and start gathering ideas today!

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The Castle

The Castle was the home of some of Marietta’s most prominent and influential citizens. These residents included lawyers, bankers, land and oil speculators, and a President Pro Tem of the Ohio Senate.

The Castle opened for tours as a historical house museum in 1994. Besides museum tours, [their] mission of providing educational and cultural offerings includes school and scout programs, history and archaeology summer camps, cemetery and historically-themed programs, cultural bus trips, and much more. 

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Marietta Trails

As one of the nation’s best adventure towns, Marietta is home to six of the most popular hiking trails in Ohio – more than any other place. Whether you prefer a route long or short, easy-going or challenging, the Pioneer City has a path to meet your pace.

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Marietta College Athletes

It’s April, which means baseball season is in full swing with Marietta College Athletes! Check out their schedule, and reserve your tickets online before heading out for your camping getaway!

https://pioneers.marietta.edu/sports/2020/10/12/online-ticketing.aspx

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Busy Bee Restaurant

Busy Bee Restaurant is located in the historic Harmar Village of Marietta, Ohio.

Tihs family-owned business was established nearly 100 years ago and is a favorite among locals and visitors alike!

They focus on farm-to-table fare, utilizing local meats/eggs and produce (when in season). They take their time in prepping meals and offer nothing but high quality to all of their guests!

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Castle Care Campground

This family-owned campground is in a gorgeous Appalachian setting filled with twenty RV sites! In addition, you can enjoy access to the Little Muskingum River while there! It has everything you need and more!

Citations:

Marietta Trail Systems. Washington County CVB. (2017, February 1). Retrieved March 27, 2022, from https://mariettaohio.org/marietta-trail-systems/#:~:text=The%20River%20Trail%3A%20Is%20a,and%20the%20Marietta%20Aquatic%20Center https://mariettacastle.org/about/history/

Marietta Trail Systems. Washington County CVB. (2017, February 1). Retrieved March 27, 2022, from https://mariettaohio.org/marietta-trail-systems/#:~:text=The%20River%20Trail%3A%20Is%20a,and%20the%20Marietta%20Aquatic%20Center https://mariettacastle.org/about/history/