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Welcome to Macon!
Welcome to Macon!

Welcome

We’re happy to have you and ready to share the
vibrant culture of this soulful Southern city.

Macon’s music heritage is one-of-a-kind. From
the Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House Table of Contents
to the new Capricorn Museum, see how Macon became 5
the birthplace of Southern Rock. The best Soul and Attractions
Country music also originated in Macon, ranging from 11 Events
Otis Redding to Little Richard to Jason Aldean. 13 Dining
Macon’s outdoor activities are also astounding, 18 Shopping
from biking the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail to paddling 21 Downtown Map
on the Ocmulgee River.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park tells 22 Macon Area Map
a story that started 17,000 years ago. Explore the 25 Arts & Entertainment
Tubman Museum - the Southeast’s largest museum 27 Macon’s Music
of African American art, history, and culture. Tour Takes Center Stage
historic Hay House for a study in 19th Century 28 Accommodations
history, architecture, and undeniable style. The 33 Meeting Spaces
Museum of Arts and Sciences offers rotating fine art 35
exhibits, Georgia’s first and only Science on a Sphere Tours
installation, and Ziggy the 40-million-year-old 36 Community Partners
whale fossil.
Often called the “The Festival Capital of Georgia,”
Macon visitors and residents celebrate life year- Visitor Information Centers
round, sharing craft beer and savoring soul food. Downtown Macon I-75 Visitor Center
One of the city’s longest-running events is the 450 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Two miles south of Exit 181
10-day International Cherry Blossom Festival that Macon, GA 31201 Macon, GA 31029
marks each spring with over 350,000 Yoshino cherry 478.743.1074 800.768.3401
trees in bloom.
Go to VisitMacon.org for suggested itineraries.
Call or visit the Downtown Visitor Center to schedule # Refers to location on maps, pages 21-23
a Rock ‘N Soul Riding Tour and our Soul Sites Tour. NOTE: Due to COVID-19, please call to
Don’t forget to show us how you visit Macon! confirm hours for attractions.
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Twitter using #wheresoullives and #visitmacon. Cover photo by Matt Odom Photography

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