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Welcome

Macon, Georgia is “Where Soul Lives”

Full of music, art, history and culture, Macon has a vibe all its own.
D iscover Macon’s music heritage ranging from The Allman Brothers CONTENTS
Band to Little Richard, from Otis Redding to Jason Aldean. Southern
Rock, Country or Soul music – it all started here.
Dive 17,000 years into the past at Ocmulgee National Monument and the 5 Attractions
mounds built by ancient Indian tribes. Admire the Italian Renaissance Revival 11 Shopping
Style architecture of the historic Hay House and imagine Reconstruction-era life
at The Cannonball House. 12 Arts & Entertainment
Experience Macon during one of our many 14 Festival Capital
festivals, a full calendar that marks us as the of Georgia
“Festival Capital of Georgia.”
Enjoy Macon’s Southern charm in the welcome of our residents. See it in 15 Festivals & Events
the spring blossoms of 350,000 Yoshino cherry trees. Sip it from a frosted mug 19 Downtown Map
from one of our craft breweries or pubs. And savor our delicious food from
locally sourced menus. 20 Macon Area Map
Macon is a driving destination. Street parking is available in most of Historic 23 Restaurants &
Downtown Macon. A free Electronic Vehicle Charging Station is in front of the Bibb Nightlife
County Courthouse, at the corner of Mulberry and Second streets in downtown.
Free Tesla charging stations are behind our Downtown Visitor Information Center. 28 Hotels
Discover “Where Soul Lives” at VisitMacon.org. Schedule a Soul Sights Guided 33 Meeting Spaces
Van Tour (you can also call or visit our Downtown Visitor Center or book online to
schedule a tour). Show us how you visit Macon! Like us on Facebook or follow us on 35 Tours
Instagram and Twitter and use the hashtags #wheresoullives and #visitmacon. 36 Community
Visitor Information Centers Partners
Downtown Macon I-75 Visitor Center
450 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Two miles south of Exit 181
Macon, GA 31201 Macon, GA 31029
478.743.1074 478.994.8181 # Refers to location on maps, pages 19-21

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