With some great day trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to explore all that Marietta, 17 miles away, has to offer. Among the first stops you make here ought to be Marietta Aquatic Center, The Castle and Valley Gem Sternwheeler. Located 25 miles away, Parkersburg is another popular destination. If you drop by, make sure you check out Grand Central Mall, Lee Middleton Doll Museum and Smoot Theater.