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City in Georgia, United States
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Macon is a city in Georgia's Classic Heartland. The downtown area of Macon has antebellum homes, cathedrals, and other historic buildings that were built in the past by Macon's elite, including the Woodruff House, the Hay House, and the Cannonball House.
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There is a statue there commemorating Otis Redding who was born and raised in Macon.
Historic cemetery, final resting place of Allman Brothers Band members Duane Allman and Berry Oakley
Dozens of historic houses and churches.
The Big House
Every year from late March to mid-April, mostly in the downtown area and Central City Park but some events are held in other areas of the city. Parades, carnivals, crafts market, local art exhibitions, concerts, and other special events.
Every year in late September in Central City Park.
A wood-bat collegiate summer baseball team that plays mid-May to mid-August at Luther Williams Field, which is the second oldest minor league baseball stadium in the United States.
See a show in this historic venue.
Nationally recognized as making one of the best hot dogs in the United States, second longest continually-operating hot dog stand in the U.S. (since 1916).
Old style drive-in BBQ that actually went on a NASA shuttle mission. In Macon since 1935, this is a must-try.
A nice small French restaurant close to Ingleside Village. This is probably one of the most under-stated restaurants in Macon.
Probably the most expensive restaurant in the city; do not be fooled by the nondescript exterior of the restaurant. The food makes up for what the location lacks.
Margaritas Mexican Grill
32 draught beers. Great Mexican food on the Mercer University campus
Excellent Southern cuisine. Upstairs; no elevator available.
Friendly bar and stage in downtown Macon. Hosts live music several nights of the week.
Restaurant by day, bar by night. This is a frequent drinking spot for many of the local college undergraduates.
Family accommodations for the weekend traveler with complimentary full hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and free movie rental. A dinner reception is provided for our guests staying Monday - Thursday evenings.
94-room historic boutique hotel downtown. Pet-friendly.
Large indoor mall. Has become increasingly less popular due to crime, violence, gang-related activity, and the opening of the Shoppes at River Crossing. Still a good place to shop, however.
Open-air shopping center, includes Belk's, Dillard's, a large Barnes & Noble, and other stores.
Open-air shopping center with many national businesses in a concentrated area. Includes Best Buy, Old Navy, Staples, Ross, GNC, Home Depot, and various others.
Collection of locally owned shops and restaurants. Shops include hardware, gifts, galleries, antiques, and more. Restaurants include a coffee shop, Ingleside Village Pizza, the Society Beer Garden, Joe D's sandwiches, and Tropical Flava Caribbean. (Back Burner, listed under "Eat" below, is nearby.) Also popular is the Village Marketplace, a local/gourmet grocery.
Sells outdoors products. Similar to Bass Pro Shops but cheaper and less decorative.
Sells outdoors products for fishing, hunting, etc. Somewhat expensive.
By bus
Greyhound, America's largest bus carrier, can connect you to many other major cities in the southern United States region.
By train
There are no commuter trains that travel directly to Macon.pagename=Amtrak/am2Station/Station_Page&code=ATL offers bus service to Macon.
By plane
The Middle Georgia Regional Airport has several car rental service stations; see below in the "Get around" section for more information.
By bus
The Macon Transit Authority (+1 478 803-2505 (M-Sa 5AM-10PM)) operates a bus service throughout the city.
By car
Touring Macon by car is perhaps the best way to see the city, especially if you plan to visit sites far from the main downtown area, such as the Ocmulgee Indian Mounds or the Museum of Arts and…
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