Give your students an experience they'll be talking about long after the trip is over. In Macon, education extends beyond the classroom through live performances, immersive museums, hands-on STEM experiences, historic landmarks, and one-of-a-kind attractions that make every itinerary unforgettable.
Whether you're planning a band or choir trip, educational tour, STEM adventure, leadership conference, or student travel experience, Macon offers a welcoming, walkable destination with engaging attractions, affordable accommodations, and expert planning assistance every step of the way.
Let's Chat!
Planning a group getaway? Macon offers experiences that bring people together and make every visit feel seamless.
Let us help! With complimentary hotel Request for Proposal services to secure competitive hotel rates, customizable itineraries and professional step-on tour guides, Visit Macon is a one-stop-shop to meet all of your travel needs.
Group Tours Manager, Naomi Peterson
(478) 743-1074 x119
npeterson@visitmacon.org
Whether you're planning a one-day field trip or a multi-day educational experience, Visit Macon will help you create an itinerary that is memorable, affordable and easy to plan. We look forward to welcoming your students to Macon, Georgia.
Why Student Groups Choose Macon
- Performance Opportunities
- STEM Education
- Architecture & Design
- Music, Film & Cultural Heritage
- Civil Rights History
- Recreation & Team Building
- Affordable Group Hotel Rates
- Customized Itinerary Planning
- Tour Leader & Driver Incentives
From nationally recognized museums to historic performance venues, Macon offers educational experiences for every interest.
STEM & Hands-On Learning
Turn classroom lessons into real-world experiences through interactive exhibits and immersive educational attractions.
- Museum of Aviation – Aviation, aerospace, engineering, robotics and military history.
- Museum of Arts & Sciences – Planetarium, Mini Zoo, NOAA Science on a Sphere®, natural sciences and interactive exhibits.
- Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park – Archaeology, Native American history, ecology and environmental science.
Architecture, Design & History
Macon's historic landmarks provide an engaging backdrop for lessons in architecture, preservation, transportation and American history.
- Hay House – Explore one of America's finest historic homes while learning about engineering, craftsmanship, preservation, architecture and decorative arts.
- Historic Terminal Station – Discover Beaux-Arts architecture, transportation history, adaptive reuse and one of Georgia's newest film locations featured in James Gunn's Superman.
- Historic Downtown Walking Tours — Experience beautifully preserved churches, public art, murals and historic architecture with knowledgeable local guides.
Performance Opportunities
Give your students the chance to showcase their talents while becoming part of the Macon community.
Annual performance opportunities include:
- Veterans Day Parade (November)
- International Cherry Blossom Festival Parade (March)
- Macon Christmas Parade (Early December)
All three events offer no entry fee for participating groups, with additional seasonal performance opportunities available throughout the year.
There's nothing like watching students perform before thousands of spectators while creating memories that last a lifetime.
Team Building & Recreation
Balance educational experiences with activities designed for fun, connection and exploration.
- Rock Candy Music & History Tour featuring Little Richard House
- Soul Sights Van Tour
- Behind-the-scenes tours of the Grand Opera House
- Team-building experiences at Rhythm & Rally, home to the World's Largest Indoor Pickleball Facility
- Kayaking adventures on the Ocmulgee River
- Macon Bacon Baseball
- Macon Mayhem Hockey
- Downtown shopping, local restaurants and sweet treats
More than a field trip
These signature experiences help make every student trip unique.
- Tour the legendary Capricorn Studios, where Southern rock history was made.
- Experience interactive drumming and cultural exhibits at the Tubman Museum.
- Visit the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, featuring interactive exhibits and convenient group lunch space.
- Explore Civil War history and impact at the Cannonball House.
- Discover the legacy of the King of Soul at the Otis Redding Center for the Arts.
- Step inside the historic Douglass Theatre for a guided tour celebrating Macon's musical, film and cultural heritage.
