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.
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.
Indian mounds at Ocmulgee National Monument.
A boardwalk through Ocmulgee National Monument at Macon.
Address: Ocmulgee National Monument, 1207 Emery Highway, Macon, GA 31217-4399, United States
Phone: 1 (478) 752-8257, Fax: 1 (478) 752-8259
Hours:
9am-5pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Located in the Old Jail, the Barnesville-Lamar County Historical Society in Barnesville contains the museum's collection of local historical artifacts.
Address: Old Jail Museum, 326 Thomaston Street, Barnesville, GA 30204-1669, United States
Phone: 1 (770) 358-0150, Fax: 1 (770) 358-0149
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.
Address: Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Macon, GA 31201-3390, United States
Phone: 1 (478) 742-2000, Fax: 1 (478) 742-0270
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.
Address: Massee Lane Gardens, 100 Massee Lane, Fort Valley, GA 31030, United States
Phone: 1 (478) 967-2358, Fax: 1 (478) 967-2083
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.
Address: Georgia Music Hall of Fame, 200 Martin Luther King, Jr Boulevard, Macon, GA 31201, United States
Phone: 1 (478) 751-3334, Fax: 1 (478) 751-3100
Hours:
9am-5pm; Closed: Sun, Mon
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)
Parking: Free
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
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 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.
Address: Museum of Arts & Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210-4806, United States
Phone: 1 (478) 477-3232, Fax: 1 (478) 477-3251
Hours:
10am-5pm; Sun:1pm-5pm
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
Tips: Open 10am-8pm on the last Friday of each month.
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 (pop. 9,600) is located in Houston County in central Georgia. The town was founded in 1823.
Address: Perry Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, 101 General Courtney Hodges Boulevard, Perry, GA 31069, United States
Phone: 1 (478) 988-8000, Fax: 1 (478) 988-8005
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:
9am-5pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
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