Macon, GA Weekend Getaway
The Ultimate Macon Experience
Come feel the energy in the air as you experience the soul of Macon. Macon, Georgia is the perfect place for a weekend getaway.
DAY 1
Arrive at Downtown Visitor Center:
You can tour this state-of-the-art Visitors Center, view colorful exhibits and an informative timeline, browse gifts in the souvenir shop and watch the exciting 12-minute video for a perfect introduction to Macon. Gather all of the information you need to make Macon memorable (Give 30 minutes).
Hay House
Feel like royalty when you step through the doors of this National Historic Landmark mansion. News accounts called it the “Palace of the South” upon its completion in 1859. Magnificent detail and luxuries far ahead of their time make this a must-see, as featured on A&E’s “America’s Castles.” (Give 1.5 hours).
Cannonball House
Built in 1853, it's the only house in Macon damaged during the Civil War when struck by a Hotchkiss shell during a Federal attack in 1864. It houses a Civil War museum and recreated meeting rooms of the world’s first secret societies for women, Alpha Delta Pi and Phi Mu sororities. (Give 45 minutes).
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
The largest state's sports hall in the country, the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame includes educational and interactive exhibits and memorabilia from sports legends like Henry "Hank" Aaron, Bobby Jones, and Herschel Walker, and more. (Give 1 hour).
Dinner at The Rookery
The Rookery is one of Macon's most noticeable landmarks and has been a gathering place since Jimmy Carter ascended the White House and Capricorn Records was a world-renowned hit maker. Try one of their mouthwatering burgers and end your meal with a delicious milkshake.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
Admission is free and you and your family can journey to the ancient past to discover 17,000 years of Native American Indian heritage just across the river. Experience the continent's only reconstructed earth lodge, scale a great temple mound, or venture over Civil War battlefields. (Give 1.5 hours).
Dinner at Downtown Grill
Downtown Grill is an English steakhouse that features prime-cut and imported meat selections, pasta dishes, delicious sides, and a large variety of bourbon and other liquor selections. It also houses a cigar bar that brings in the elements of an old sportsman club. At the front door, you will find a plaque that states this was the spot where Gregg Allman proposed to Cher. Even our restaurants feature iconic musical heritage moments.
Capitol Theatre
A new high definition surround sound system transforms the historic stage into an incredible concert venue for a variety of live music from rock bands to first-class musical tours. The historic Capitol Theatre first opened its doors in downtown Macon in 1916 and introduced fascinated audiences to the drama and glamour of the silver screen.
DAY 2
Breakfast at Taste and See Shop and Gallery
Start your morning off right with breakfast at Taste and See. This unique coffee shop offers a wide array of caffeine options to get you ready for the day. (Give 30 minutes).
Rock Candy Tours
Guided walking or step-on guided driving rock-and-soul tours showcasing Macon’s rich music history through colorful stories and sites. See the homes, offices, crash pads, and favorite haunts of some of southern music’s most legendary players as well as the backstage cast of characters who played a crucial role in their catapult to fame. (Give 2 hours).
Allman Brothers Band Museum at The Big House
Explore the world’s largest collection of Allman Brothers memorabilia, sit on the front porch where Duane Allman and Berry Oakley spent countless hours together, walk up the steps that Butch Trucks, Jaimoe, and Chuck Leavell once did and tour the house that inspired Gregg Allman to Write the classic “Please Call Home.” (Open Thursday through Sunday) (Give 1 hour).
Lunch at Ingleside Village Pizza
Ingleside Village Pizza is a classic Macon staple with food options that will keep everyone full. Their hand-tossed New York style pizza is made with the freshest ingredients available and their dough is made on the premises daily.
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Call the Macon Visitors Center at 1 (478) 743-1074 for more information.
