Frederick Cottage · Nearby
What's around the cottage.
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Trails
Where to walk — including wetlands birding and Wayne forest day trips.
- Marietta River Trail
Paved riverfront path, ~3.3 miles. Indian Acres boat ramp to East 8th. Map ↗
- Kroger Wetlands Trail
14.5-acre wetland preserve, ~0.4-mile easy loop behind Kroger off Acme St. Info kiosk, birding, wildflowers, wildlife viewpoints. Map ↗ Trail details ↗
- Wayne National Forest – Marietta Unit
Day trip. Archer's Fork 14-mile loop (Irish Run Natural Bridge), Covered Bridge 5-mile trail, Kinderhook 12-mile system. Map ↗ Trail group ↗
- Kiwanis Loop
Easy 0.8-mile paved loop at Indian Acres Park. Map ↗
- Marietta Trail Network
15+ miles of woods trails for hiking/biking. Map ↗
More trails (Broughton)
Broughton's Nature Area — quiet woods trails off SR 821. Map ↗


Food
Where to eat. Confirm hours before going.
- The Gunroom
American, river view, in Lafayette Hotel. Map ↗
- Austyn's
Local favorite near the rivers. Map ↗
- Levee House Bistro
Steaks, seafood, patio on the river. Map ↗
- Boathouse BBQ
BBQ + outdoor tables by the water. Map ↗
- Over the Moon Pizza
Casual pizza pub downtown. Map ↗
- Tampico + The Galley
Mexican (221 2nd St) and American (203 2nd St). Map ↗
More: coffee, breakfast, tavern
Jeremiah's Coffee House — downtown coffee. Busy Bee — breakfast since 1944. Harmar Tavern — oldest tavern, across the bridge. Spagna's — Italian dinners. Full dining list ↗




Shopping
Where to shop. Daily needs on Pike St off I-77.
- Lafayette Plaza
Pike St. Ollie's, Harbor Freight, Planet Fitness. Across from Kroger. Map ↗
- Walmart + Kroger
804 Pike St and 40 Acme St. Groceries + pharmacy. Map ↗
- Grand Central Mall
Vienna, WV. Only big enclosed mall nearby, 90+ stores. Map ↗


Hospitals
If you need care. Emergency? Call 911.
- Marietta Memorial Hospital
401 Matthew St · (740) 374-1400. Main hospital + ER. Directions ↗
- Selby General Hospital
1106 Colegate Dr · (740) 568-2000. Hospital + ER. Directions ↗


Parks
Green time. Buckeye Park sits right beside Frederick Cottage.
- Buckeye Park — next door to the cottage
Walk to the playground, fishing pond, softball fields, basketball court, archery range, and picnic shelter. Photos & map ↗
- Muskingum Park
Riverfront + monument. Photos & map ↗
- East Muskingum Park
Pavilion + gazebo, river views. Photos & map ↗
- Gold Star Park
Disc golf, tennis/pickleball. Photos & map ↗
- Indian Acres Park
Boat ramp, skate park, pool. Photos & map ↗
- Ohio River Levee
Levee walks + festival grounds. Photos & map ↗



Wildlife & seasons
What the year looks like from the cottage and nearby wetlands.





- Birds & wildlife to watch for
Backyard trees and the Kroger Wetlands kiosk trail draw everyday Ohio birds, squirrels, and pond wildlife — best at morning and dusk. Wetland birding map ↗
Wildlife close-ups pending Wardah review — no stock or invented animal photos added.
Essentials
Groceries, pharmacy, library.
- Groceries
Kroger, Walmart, ALDI on Pike/Acme. Huck's Farm Market for local produce. Map ↗
- Pharmacy
Kroger Pharmacy + Walmart Pharmacy on site. Map ↗
- Library
615 Fifth St. Free wi-fi, computers. Mon–Thu 9–7, Fri 9–6, Sat 10–2. Map ↗

Events
Worth timing. Confirm dates yearly — downtown fills fast.
- Sternwheel Festival
Riverfront · Sept 11–13, 2026. Boats, music, fireworks. Free. Details ↗
- First Friday
Downtown · first Friday monthly, 5–9pm. Shops + music. Details ↗
- Group bike rides
Last Monday monthly, Apr–Oct, 5:30pm. 2nd & Butler St. Hosted by RVMBA. Ride details ↗
Transit
Getting around. No fixed bus routes — CABL picks you up at your curb. Most guests use a car.
- CABL On-Demand
Mon–Fri 7–5, Sat morning–1. $1/ride. Book: app or (740) 373-7671. How to book ↗
- CABL Dial-A-Ride
For trips outside Marietta, anywhere in the county. $2/ride. Same number. Details ↗
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