Macon, Georgia Is One Of The Best Towns In America To Visit When The Weather Is Warm
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Longtime Peach State residents might have read that article title and been a little confused: Macon?! Macon tends to get a bad rep as a boring town where there’s not a lot going on but it’s actually one of our favorite cities in Georgia! Check out some of our favorite things to do in Macon:
Did you know Macon is considered the cherry blossom capital of the world? These beautiful blooms appear in early spring, so visit any later and you won't get to see them. Still, the downtown Macon area is filled with gorgeous greenery and plenty of other flowers.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, 1207 Emery Hwy, Macon, GA 31217, USA
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park is one of the most historic places in Georgia. Here, you can see ancient mounds that were constructed thousands of years ago. There's a great archaeology museum at the Visitor Center that's definitely worth a visit.
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Rose Hill Cemetery 1840., 1071 Riverside Dr, Macon, GA 31201, USA
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If you want to continue your trip through time, the Rose Hill Cemetery is a great stop. The 80-acre graveyard was established in 1840 and its waterfront location and park-like arrangement make it a wonderful spot for a walk on a warm day.
Johnston–Felton–Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave, Macon, GA 31201, USA
You don't have to go to Savannah to tour historic homes in Georgia: we've got some great ones in Macon! The Hay House was built in 1855 and has some architecturally unique features. Some of the plants in the garden are hundreds of years old. The home is currently being restored, but is still open for tours.
Cannonball House, 856 Mulberry St, Macon, GA 31201, USA
The Cannonball House is another unique historic home in Macon. It was the only home in Macon to sustain damage during the Civil War when it was damaged by a Union cannonball. It's now a Civil War museum featuring artifacts from Georgia's role in the war.
Taste and See Coffee Shop and Gallery, 546 Poplar St, Macon, GA 31201, USA
Feeling a little peckish? The Taste and See Coffee Shop and Gallery is a delightfully rustic coffee shop featuring a beautiful covered outdoor space.
The shop sells cold and hot coffee drinks as well as sandwiches and pastries.
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Rookery, 543 Cherry St, Macon, GA 31201, USA
Or, if you need something a little more substantial, check out The Rookery. These are some of the best burgers in Macon and you'll find plenty of local brews on tap.
The Allman Brothers Band Museum at The Big House, 2321 Vineville Ave, Macon, GA 31204, USA
Fans of classic rock won't want to miss The Big House Museum! Here, you'll see rooms where music history was made by Macon's very own Allman Brothers Band. There's so much history here and it's one of our favorite music museums in Georgia.
Reboot Retrocade & Bar, 566 Cherry St, Macon, GA 31201, USA
Feeling your age catching up to you? No worries, a visit to Reboot Retrocade and Bar will have you feeling like a kid again. This adult arcade is packed with vintage arcade systems, an indoor lawn, and boozy offerings.
Amerson River Park, 2551 Pierce Dr N, Macon, GA 31204, USA
Amerson River Park is a day trip all in itself. This 180-acre park has several great loop trails that follow along the Ocmulgee River.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, 301 Cherry St, Macon, GA 31201, USA
The state of Georgia has a rich history in sports, including recent championship titles for the University of Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Braves. At the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in Macon you can celebrate some of our many athletic superstars. It's the largest state sports museum in the country, so there's a lot to see here!
We absolutely love Macon and definitely think it’s one of the better warm weather day trips in Georgia – or stay a weekend, if you have the time! What are some of your favorite attractions in Macon?
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