Macon, GA | Restaurants, Hotels, Festivals & Things to Do

Welcome to Macon, Georgia

Where Soul Lives

With its rich music history, stunning architecture, Southern charm and a diverse culinary scene, Macon, Georgia is "Where Soul Lives." Find live music seven nights a week or save-the-date for our signature annual events. Plan what to do on your Macon visit today!

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Show Us Your Festive Spirit: February 17-March 17

Paint Macon Pink

International Cherry Blossom Festival: March 21–28

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Upcoming Events

PECOS & THE ROOFTOPS, HEADLINE AT CAPITOL THEATRE

Moonhanger Presents and Six String Southern Productions are pleased to announce Pecos & The Rooftops…

Macon Music Revue

Macon Music Revue explores Macon's musical roots, playing hits and deep cuts by Macon legends…

Macon Concert Association presents clarinetist Paniz Shafaei and pianist Giuliano Graniti

Macon Concert Association presents clarinetist Paniz Shafaei and pianist Giuliani Graniti on April 3, 202…

Macon Mayhem vs. Huntsville Havoc

Corb Lund & Hayes Carll: Bible on the Dash Tour

Canadian country and western legend Corb Lund and Texas-bred singer/songwriter Hayes Carll bring their highly…

Buffalo Wabs & the Price Hill Hustle

Buffalo Wabs and the Price Hill Hustle hail from Cincinnati where they have been crafting…

First Sundays on the Fisk presents “Strings & Pipes” with Dr. Jack Mitchener & Mr. Robert McDuffie

Join us as we continue the 2024-2025 season of "First Sundays on the Fisk" with…

Multi-Grammy award winning band and Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago return to…

William Lee Martin: “The Funny Life” Tour

Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt! William Lee Martin, the comedian who has…

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Things to Do

Discover culinary delights, rich architecture, outdoor marvels, and a lively night scene.

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Where to Stay

Macon has an array of places to choose from - making the destination an easy choice for a stay that focuses just on the FUN! From more than 5,000 hotel rooms, charming…

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The Sounds of Macon

Music

Learn more about Macon's music heritage and its soul-filled future! Visit museums that honor music legends, visit historic sites that inspired the most well-known songs in American music, catch a live jam…

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Explore Macon's dynamic music scene with in-depth features on our iconic venues and music-related attractions!

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Discover attractions and trip ideas to add to your next "PlayList" for your visit to Macon!

Macon is all about memories. Learn about all the moments you can experience on your next visit!

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Experience time-honored traditions and dishes at local establishments like H&H or dive into Southern seafood…

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Visiting Macon can be an easy weekend getaway or a special trip that inspires your…

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Tours & Trip Ideas

Let our Macon curated tour experiences help you plan your itinerary and shape your visitor…

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The Macon Blog

Bloom, Baby, Bloom! The History of the Cherry Blossom Trees in Macon, GA

To understand why the Cherry Blossom Festival is so special, you also have to know the roots of the drivers and inspiration of it: William Fickling, Senior and Carolyn Crayton. This isn’t just a story of beautiful trees and people flocking to them, it’s the story of the heart of what makes our town great: its people and their love…

As we honor Black History Month

There's no better place to celebrate the incredible contributions of African Americans than in Macon! Macon is not just a destination—it's a living, breathing testament to the resilience, creativity, and power of African American culture.

How to embrace Macon, no matter the forecast!

In Macon, there's plenty to do indoors that can truly craft an incredible and unique experience on your next visit! Or if the sun begins to peak in between the clouds, here are some outdoor activities to enjoy those rays!

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