Macon (Georgia) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
consolidated city-county in Bibb County, Georgia, United States of America
About Macon (Georgia)
Macon is the center of a metropolitan area that contains around 400,000 people and encompasses the nearby city ofWarner Robins. The downtown area of Macon has antebellum homes, cathedrals, and other historic buildings that were built in the past by Macon's elite, including the Woodruff House, the Hay House, and the Cannonball House. Macon is one of several cities to hold a cherry blossom celebration in springtime, although Macon stands out because it has a particularly large number of trees throughout the city. With over 275,000 Yoshino cherry trees, Macon calls itself the "Cherry Blossom Capital of the World."
Top Attractions in Macon (Georgia)
Explore the best things to see and do in Macon (Georgia):
- ★Allman Brothers Band Museum
- ★Cherry Blossom Festival
- ★Cox Capitol Theatre
- ★Douglass Theatre
- ★Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
- ★Georgia State Fair
- ★Heritage Trail along the Ocmulgee River
- ★Macon Bacon baseball games
Where to Eat in Macon (Georgia)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Dovetail
- 🍴Fincher's BBQ
- 🍴Margaritas at Mercer Village
- 🍴Natalia's
- 🍴Nu-Way Weiners
- 🍴The Back Burner Restaurant
Where to Stay in Macon (Georgia)
- 🏨1842 Inn
- 🏨Hilton Garden Inn Macon/Mercer University
- 🏨Homewood Suites by Hilton
- 🏨Macon Marriott City Center
- 🏨Residence Inn Macon
- 🏨Riverview Hotel
Macon (Georgia) Travel Guide Sections
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