Macon Attractions
Macon, formerly an important inland port on the Ocmulgee River, is now the cultural and economic centre of a large surrounding area. It has a number of well preserved old buildings, including City Hall, the Grand Opera House, Hay House, in Italian Renaissance style, and the birthplace of the poet Sydney Clayton Lanier.
To the east of the town is the Ocmulgee National Monument. Originally (10,000 years ago) an Indian settlement of the prehistoric Mound Builder culture, the site was still occupied in the 19th c.
To the east of the town is the Ocmulgee National Monument. Originally (10,000 years ago) an Indian settlement of the prehistoric Mound Builder culture, the site was still occupied in the 19th c.
Ocmulgee National Monument
The Ocmulgee National Monument is dedicated to the 12,000 years of human habitation in the Macon area. Earthen mounds and a ceremonial lodge are available for viewing.
Ocmulgee National Monument
1207 Emery Highway
Macon, GA 31217-4399
United States
1207 Emery Highway
Macon, GA 31217-4399
United States
Phone 1 (478) 752-8257
Fax 1 (478) 752-8259
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Barnesville - Old Jail Museum, Georgia
(Near Macon)
Douglass Theatre
The Douglas Theatre in Macon was built in 1926. It was originally an African-American jazz, blues, and entertainment facility. Today the theater is open to all cultures and hosts multi-cultural events and films.
Douglass Theatre
355 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Macon, GA 31201-3390
United States
355 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Macon, GA 31201-3390
United States
Phone 1 (478) 742-2000
Fax 1 (478) 742-0270
Fort Valley - Massee Lane Gardens
Massee Lane Gardens is located south of Fort Valley. The garden features 160 acres of beautiful camellias. The garden also has a greenhouse for more sensitive plants.
Massee Lane Gardens
100 Massee Lane
Fort Valley, GA 31030
United States
100 Massee Lane
Fort Valley, GA 31030
United States
Phone 1 (478) 967-2358
Fax 1 (478) 967-2083
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
The Georgia Music Hall of Fame is located in Macon, the city where artists like Little Richard, James Brown, Otis Redding and the Allman Brothers Band launched their careers. Exhibits include music, video, memorabilia, instruments, and performance costumes.
All values are in United States Dollars
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
200 Martin Luther King, Jr Boulevard
Macon, GA 31201
United States
200 Martin Luther King, Jr Boulevard
Macon, GA 31201
United States
Phone 1 (478) 751-3334
Fax 1 (478) 751-3100
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 8.00 |
| Senior | $ 6.00 |
| Military discount | $ 6.00 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 3.50 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Wheelchair loan or rental
Wheelchair loan or rental
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in Macon honors prominent sports figures from the State of Georgia.
All values are in United States Dollars
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
301 Cherry Street
Macon, GA 31208-4644
United States
301 Cherry Street
Macon, GA 31208-4644
United States
Phone 1 (478) 752-1585
Fax 1 (478) 752-1587
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Adult | $ 8.00 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 6.00 |
| Students | $ 6.00 |
| Military discount | $ 6.00 |
| Child 16 & under | $ 3.50 |
Griffin - Bailey Tebault House
The Greek Revival style Bailey Tebault House was built in Griffin betwwen 1859 and 1862. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Bailey Tebault House
633 Meriwether Street
Griffin, GA 30224-4138
United States
633 Meriwether Street
Griffin, GA 30224-4138
United States
Phone 1 (770) 229-2432
Fax 1 (770) 229-2707
Hay House
The Hay House in Macon is a 16,000 square foot Italian Renaissance Revival style mansion that was completed in 1859. Originally called "Palace of the South", the home was built by William Butler Johnston following his marriage to Anne Clark Tracy. The idea for this home was inspired by their travels through Europe on their honeymoon.
In 1926 the house was sold to Parks Lee Hay, who redecorated the home in the latest 20th century fashion.
The mansion is now a National Historic Landmark.
In 1926 the house was sold to Parks Lee Hay, who redecorated the home in the latest 20th century fashion.
The mansion is now a National Historic Landmark.
Museum of Arts and Sciences
The Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon features changing exhibits on art, science and humanities. On display are items from the museum's private collection as well as items borrowed from other museums and private collectors.
The museum also features a Discovery House with live animal shows, a planetarium, and educational classes and programs.
All values are in United States Dollars
The museum also features a Discovery House with live animal shows, a planetarium, and educational classes and programs.
Museum of Arts & Sciences
4182 Forsyth Road
Macon, GA 31210-4806
United States
4182 Forsyth Road
Macon, GA 31210-4806
United States
Phone 1 (478) 477-3232
Fax 1 (478) 477-3251
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
| Adult | $ 8.00 |
| Senior | $ 6.00 |
| Students | $ 5.00 |
| Child 12-17 | $ 5.00 |
| Child 2-11 | $ 4.00 |
Oconee National Forest
The Oconee National Forest covers more than 115,000 acres in central Georgia. Camping and hiking are popular activities in the forest.
Peachtree City - Dixie Wing - Commemorative Air Force, Georgia
(Near Macon)
The Dixie Wing Commemorative Air Force in Peachtree City preserves and displays one of the largest collections of World War II combat aircraft in the United States.
Perry, Georgia
(Near Macon)
Perry (pop. 9,600) is located in Houston County in central Georgia. The town was founded in 1823.
Perry Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
101 General Courtney Hodges Boulevard
Perry, GA 31069
United States
101 General Courtney Hodges Boulevard
Perry, GA 31069
United States
Phone 1 (478) 988-8000
Fax 1 (478) 988-8005
Perry - Henderson Village
Henderson Village was originally a 3,500 acre farm. The Village opened as a resort in 1998 with six cottages and four homes.
Henderson Village
125 South Langston Circle
Perry, GA 31069
United States
125 South Langston Circle
Perry, GA 31069
United States
Phone 1 (478) 988-8696
Fax 1 (478) 988-9009
Facilities
On-site accomodations
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Tubman African American Museum
The Tubman African American Museum in Macon features changing exhibits on African American art, history, and culture.
All values are in United States Dollars
Tubman African American Museum
340 Walnut Street
Macon, GA 31201-3406
United States
340 Walnut Street
Macon, GA 31201-3406
United States
Phone 1 (478) 743-8544
Fax 1 (478) 743-9063
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 12:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
| Adult | $ 6.00 |
| Senior | $ 5.00 |
| Child 4-17 | $ 4.00 |
| Students | $ 4.00 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
Parking
Free
Facilities
Gift shop
Warner Robins - Museum of Aviation, Georgia
(Near Macon)
The Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins is the second largest museum in the United States Air Force and the fourth largest aviation museum in the United States. The 43 acre complex displays 93 aircraft and other related displays.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
