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One of the great historic cities of the American South, Macon is home to 5,500 National Register historic structures in 11 historic districts. Macon attractions feature rich and diverse cultures from 10,000 year-old Native American Indian mounds and the largest collection of ancient African artifacts, to the top 40 musical hits of Little Richard and REM and the 3,000 hits of Hank Aarons bat.

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Cannonball House & Museum Add to Getaway Planner
856 Mulberry Street
Macon, GA 31201
Phone: (478) 745-5982
Fax: (478) 745-5944
Hours: March - December: Mon-Sat 10 am - 5 pm
January - February: Mon-Fri 11 am - 5 pm;
Sat 10 am - 5 pm; Closed on major holidays

Rate Information:
Adults:$6.00
  Children:$2.00
Students:$2.00
  Seniors:$5.00
Children under 6 Free; Military w/ID $5; College Students w/ID $2; Group rates available
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A Greek Revival mansion built in 1853, this was the only house in Macon struck by a cannonball during Stoneman's Raid on Macon in 1864.… more information
Federated Garden Clubs of Macon Add to Getaway Planner
730 College Street
Macon, GA 31201
Phone: 478-742-0921
Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Beginning September 1, 2009: Mon - Fri, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Rate Information:
Adults:$3.00
    
       
Adults, $3; Children free w/adult
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This four story, 1910 English Tudor home was designed for the Joseph N. Neel family by the renowned architect Neel Reid. It became… more information
Georgia Children's Museum Add to Getaway Planner
382 Cherry Street
Macon, GA 31201
Phone: (478) 755-9539
Hours: Museum Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Lost Parent’s Café Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Little ones will delight in the Little Learners Play Area while older children will enjoy art activities, pretend to be a reporter in… more information
 
Georgia Music Hall of Fame Add to Getaway Planner
200 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Macon, GA 31201
Toll-Free: (888) 427-6257
Phone: (478) 751-3334
Fax: (478) 751-3100
Hours: Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Rate Information:
Adults:$8.00
  Children:$3.50
     Seniors:$6.00
College Students with ID $6; Ages 4-16 $3.50; Children under 4 years Free
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From country legends to big band sounds and southern rock. Georgia's rich musical heritage and its worldwide impact come to life in… more information
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Add to Getaway Planner
301 Cherry street
Macon, GA 31201
Phone: (478) 752-1585
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sunday Open for scheduled group tours only on Mondays
Rate Information:
Adults:$8.00
  Children:$3.50
Students:$6.00
  Seniors:$6.00
$6 - Military $3.50 - Children ages 6-16 years Under 5 years old Free Special rates for school tours and family rates available.
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Georgia's storied athletic heritage is featured in this 43,000 square foot facility. Educational and interactive exhibits honor heroes… more information
Georgia State Fair Add to Getaway Planner
1 Riverside Drive
Macon, GA 31201
Phone: 978-3227
Fax: 741-7232

 
From amusement rides to agricultural exhibits, this annual event has entertained visitors for more than 150 years, making it the… more information
Hay House - Palace of the South Add to Getaway Planner
934 Georgia Avenue
Macon, GA 31201
Phone: (478) 742-8155
Fax: (478) 745-4277
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 am - 4 pm; Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm
Tours on the hour with the last tour at 3 pm
Closed Sundays in January, February, July & August.

Rate Information:
Adults:$8.00
    
Students:$4.00
  Seniors:$7.00
Military $7 • Children under age 6 Free
Georgia Trust members Free • Group Rates Available
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In the mid-1800s, William Butler Johnston was the keeper of the Confederate treasury, but the mansion he built is the real treasure… more information
Museum of Arts & Sciences Add to Getaway Planner
4182 Forsyth Road
Macon, GA 31210
Phone: (478) 477-3232
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Last Friday of each month 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Closed Mondays
Rate Information:
Adults:$8.00
  Children:$4.00
Students:$5.00
  Seniors:$6.00
FREE to Museum Members and Children under age 2.
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Macon's window on the world has added an even more enthralling dimension with its three story addition, featuring an artist's… more information
Ocmulgee National Monument & Indian Mounds Add to Getaway Planner
1207 Emery Hwy.
(US 80 off I-16)
Macon, GA 31201
Phone: (478) 752-8257
Hours: Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Rate Information:
Free
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Climb ancient Indian mounds, visit inside a ceremonial earth-lodge, hike along nature trails and study archaeological remains dating… more information
Sidney Lanier Cottage Add to Getaway Planner
935 High Street
Macon, GA 31201
Phone: (478) 743-3851
Hours: Mon-Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Last tour at 3:30 p.m.) Closed: Sundays and Major Holidays
Rate Information:
Adults:$5.00
  Children:$3.00
     Seniors:$4.00
AAA & Military $4; Children under 6 Free Special group rates available with reservation
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Step back in time with a guided tour of this 1840 Victorian cottage, renowned as the birthplace of poet and musician, Sidney Cloptpn… more information
Tubman African American Museum Add to Getaway Planner
340 Walnut Street
Macon, GA 31201
Phone: (478) 743-8544
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am -5 pm; Sat 12 pm - 4 pm; Closed on Sunday
Rate Information:
Adults:$6.00
  Children:$4.00
Students:$4.00
  Seniors:$5.00
College Students w/ID $4; Military w/ID $5; Children under 4 Free; Tubman Members Free
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Georgia's largest African American museum offers fourteen exhibition galleries, a resource center and magnificent 63-foot mural… more information
Woodruff House Add to Getaway Planner
988 Bond Street
Macon, GA
Phone: (478) 301-2715
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This Greek Revival Mansion built in 1836, once hosted a ball for Winnie Davis, daughter of Jefferson Davis. Later it was owned by Joseph… more information
Non-Member Listings
The Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House Add to Getaway Planner
2321 Vineville Avenue
Macon, GA 31204
Phone: (478) 741-5551

 
The Allman Brothers Band was formed in March 1969 by legendary guitarist Duane Allman.  Along with brother Gregg, Dickey Betts, Butch… more information
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Museum of Aviation Add to Getaway Planner
Hwy 247 & Russell Parkway
Warner Robins, GA
Phone: (478) 926-6870
Rate Information:
Admission Free

 
Exhibits include major collections of aviation memorabilia dating back to World War I with over 70 historical aircraft in the… more information
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