Things to do in Macon

Nestled in the center of the state, a few hours from the mountains and ocean, is where the soul of Georgia lives. In Macon, it’s easy to find an event or festival taking place. While Macon has countless activities and historical landmarks to choose from, we narrowed the list to help you navigate your trip to Macon.

Top Attractions and Activities in Macon, Ga

1) Visit a museum

Macon has some of the most famous, historical exhibits in the state. Here are a few we recommend:

• Hay House: 7-level Italian Renaissance Revival mansion built in the mid-1800s named “The Palace of the South”
• Cannonball House: only structure damaged in Macon during the Civil War
• Tubman Museum: largest museum in the Southeast dedicated to African American art, history, & culture
• Museum of Arts & Sciences: variety of arts & science exhibitions, planetarium, mini-zoo, nature trails, & more
• The Allman Brothers Museum at The Big House: home to band members from 1970-1973 with the largest collection of ABB memorabilia in the world
• Georgia Sports Hall of Fame: 43,000-square-foot state-of-the-art museum with over 3,000 artifacts

2) Go for a hike

Macon has an extensive network of community parks and walking trails that allow visitors and residents to experience Macon’s natural beauty.

• Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park: prehistoric Native American site with over 17,000 years of continuous human habitation, 2,000 artifacts; hiking trails and picnic areas available
• Amerson River Park: Playground, 7 miles of trails, picnic areas, & launch location into Ocmulgee River
• Lake Tobesofkee: Year-round recreation area covering 1,800 acres with 35 miles of shoreline

3) See a show

You may not expect it, but Macon has been a premier city for the arts for decades. These are just a few of the theatres you’ll want to attend while visiting Macon:

• Grand Opera House: over 100 years old, the Grand is a vibrant community-assembly resource for all residents of Macon – Bibb County, as well as a draw for cultural tourism that can significantly impact the success of Macon’s downtown and corresponding economic vitality
• Cox Capitol Theatre: The historic Capitol Theatre first opened its doors in downtown Macon in 1916 and introduced fascinated audiences to the drama and glamour of the silver screen. Now, enjoy new movies, classic films and live entertainment at the beautifully restored Hargray Capitol Theatre
• Macon Little Theatre: Nationally acclaimed, this is the areas pre-eminent community theatre and Georgia’s oldest and largest community theatre

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