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Welcome to Macon!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

5 Attractions 28 Macon Arts Scene
13 Dining is Soul of the City
Welcome
21 Downtown Map 31 Shopping
22 Macon 33 Accommodations
Area Map 39 Tours
24 Events 40 Meeting Spaces
26 Arts & Stage 42 Community Partners

Be our guest as we share the vibrant culture
and soul of our spirited Southern city.
See the sights of downtown, including clouds of Downtown features the Tubman Museum – the
cherry blossoms, smell the aroma of soul food, and largest museum in the Southeast dedicated to
experience all the excitement, heart, and history African American arts, history, and culture. Tour
Macon has to offer. Macon’s outdoor activities are the historic Hay House for a study in 19th Century
also amazing, and they can range from biking the history, architecture, and undeniable style. The
Ocmulgee Heritage Trail to paddling on the Ocmulgee Museum of Arts and Sciences offers rotating fine art
River to dining al fresco and enjoying live music from exhibits, Georgia’s first and only Science on a Sphere
an open-air stage. installation, and Ziggy, the 40-million-year-old whale
Macon, Georgia is an all-encompassing cultural fossil. Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park tells
mecca. Our inclusive music heritage stands out. From a story that began 17,000 years ago.
the Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House to Often dubbed the “The Festival Capital of Georgia,”
the new Capricorn Sound Studios and Museum, you’ll you will find Macon visitors and residents sharing craft
see how Macon became the epicenter of Southern beer from renowned brewers, savoring global cuisine
Rock. Macon also produces some of the best Soul and and locally sourced offerings, and celebrating life
Country music, ranging from Otis Redding to Little year-round. One of the city’s longest-running events
Richard to Jason Aldean. Your time in Macon will is the 10-day Macon, Georgia International Cherry
reveal the meaning to our mantra, “Where Soul Lives.” Blossom Festival that marks each spring with more
than 300,000 Yoshino cherry trees in bloom.
Go to VisitMacon.org for suggested itineraries. Call
VISITOR INFORMATION or visit the Downtown Visitor Center to schedule a Rock
CENTERS ‘N Soul Riding Tour and our Soul Sites Tour.
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Downtown Macon us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram and Twitter
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Macon, GA 31201
478.743.1074
# Refers to location on maps, pages 21-23
1-75 Visitor Center NOTE: Due to COVID-19, please call to
Two miles south of Exit 181 confirm hours for attractions.
Macon, GA 31029
478.994.9191 Cover photo by Matt Odom Photography

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