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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!

Walk through history

Ocmulgee Mounds

Your Holidays Begin Here

CHRISTMAS LIGHT EXTRAVAGANZA

Experience Macon’s Electrifying Nightlife

Dance the Night Away

Macon Christmas Market

Marché de Noël

Upcoming Events

Dec 25 — Nov 19, 2026

Macon Scavenger Hunt: The Mysteries of Macon

At the very center of Georgia is a beautiful city, designed to feel like a…

Dec 25 — Jan 4, 2026

Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza

During the month of December, a multi-colored canopy of 1,00,000+ twinkling lights covers the streets…

PUBLIC ICE SKATING AT THE MACON COLISEUM

Lace ‘em Up and Hit the Ice! PUBLIC ICE SKATING AT THE MACON COLISEUM PRESENTED…

Mercer Men’s Basketball vs Baptist

Date: Sunday, December 28 Time: 2 p.m. Location: Macon, GA | Hawkins Arena TV: ESPN+…

Speedy Steve Show Holiday Edition

A Variety Entertainment Show Like No Other! The "Speedy Steve Show," starring Stephen Duval, combines…

Mercer Men’s Basketball at Furman

Date: Wednesday, December 31 Time: 12 p.m. Location: Greenville, SC | Timmons Arena TV: ESPN+…

New Year’s Eve Disco Bar Crawl

On December 31, 2025, dawn your New Year’s Eve disco digs and grab a friend…

New Year’s Eve at Comfort Kitchen & Cocktails

Ring in the new year at Loom Comfort Kitchen & Cocktails with a celebratory prix…

Macon Mayhem Game

Go down to the Coliseum to watch the Macon Mayhem play! Tickets available online or…

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MemorableExperiences

Things to Do

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

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Restand Relax

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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Watch Our Video Series

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

Emerge yourself into Macon's culinary world.

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

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

Welcome to Macon Beyond. Fascinating investigative and storytelling videos, plus, a month’s glimpse through the veil of Macon’s haunts, history and… where legends may lurk.

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…

Tours & Trip Ideas

The Macon Blog

New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve: a day to go all out on the glitz and glam as you celebrate the end of the year with a bang. Start preparing now for the big night by picking out your outfits- just make sure they’ve got plenty of glitter, sequins, sparkle and shine.

My Favorite Macon Christmas Things

I don’t know about y’all, but this year I feel like I need the twinkling lights and Christmas magic even more than usual. These Christmas lights in Macon are something that everyone can enjoy, both people who live here [in Macon] as well as visitors. People who are young, and people who are…. I’ll say mature.

What’s Open on Thanksgiving Day in Macon, GA?

Find local and chain restaurants that are keeping their doors open for Thanksgiving!

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