Top 10 Things to Do In Macon

Nestled in the center of the state, not too far from the mountains or ocean, is where the soul of Georgia lives.

In Macon, you’d be hard-pressed not to find an event or festival taking place. While Macon has countless activities to have fun-filled days, weekends and months, we narrowed the list to help you navigate your trip to Macon.

GO TO A FESTIVAL

Macon has festivals for every season! Here's a list of just a few.

Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration (September 16 - 17, 2023) One of the largest gatherings of Native Americans in the southeast with more than 200 craftsmen, dancers, storytellers, & more
Central Georgia Greek Festival (October 20-22, 2023) Opa! Get your Greek on with live music, dancing, food, & tours of the restored Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church.
Macon's International Cherry Blossom Festival (March 14- 24, 2024) Enjoy the beauty of more than 300,000 Yoshino cherry trees in full bloom while celebrating with events, concerts, exhibits, & more.

OCMULGEE MOUNDS NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

Prehistoric Native American site
Over 17,000 years of continuous human habitation & 2,000 artifacts
Earth Lodge with original floors dates to 1015
Hiking trails and picnic areas available

FARMERS AND CRAFTS MARKETS

Macon’s hidden gems are our Farmers and Crafts Markets and they provide plenty of opportunities to buy Georgia Grown products.

Poplar Street Market - Held every Wednesday in downtown Macon, there are artisanal goods, fresh produce, and much more!
Wesleyan Market (Second Saturday each month from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) features a variety of locally grown and produced items ranging from flowers and organic fruits and vegetables, & more.
Triangle Arts 3rd Sunday Market: Arts and crafts vendors sell unique goods at this multi-structure facility that functions as studio space for artists, art galleries, event space, and more! Held every third Sunday of the month!

UNRIVALED MUSEUMS

Capricorn Sound Studios & Museum: Explore a digital catalog of records created in the birthplace of Southern Rock in the museum or take a tour of the Historic Studio A where bands like The Allman Brothers and Marshall Tucker found inspiration and now is generating hits from artists like Marcus King, Brent Cobb and Eddie 9V
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

SPORTS

Home to five colleges and universities, Macon has a very active sports community.

RESTAURANTS

Inspire your senses at any number of our unique restaurants, each with their own local flavor and story to tell.

H&H Soul Food: Named "The Most Iconic Restaurant in Georgia" by Thrillist
Nu-Way Weiners: One of America's oldest hot dog stands known for their famous hot dogs topped with the secret chili recipe
The Rookery: Famous for their delicious burgers and milkshakes

EXPLORE THE WATER

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

KNOWN AS A CITY WITHIN A PARK

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

Carolyn Crayton Park: Includes a skate park, picnic areas, playground, & more
Coleman Hill Park: Highest point in Downtown Macon, 64-foot long concrete slide, Second Sunday concert location
Macon Dog Park: Fully-fenced city block including a small stream, agility training course, picnic tables, & park benches