Macon Visitor Guide - Middle Georgia State University

www.visitmacon.org
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n old sweet song. A soulful serenade. A screaming guitar.
Get ready to rock when you roll into historic Macon.
An eclectic fusion of amazing ar chitecture blends smoothly
with urban downtown digs for fine dining, drinks and dancing in
an electric environment for fun.
Even our museums rock and roll. Get down downtown at
the Georgia Music Hall of Fame with the B-52’s, R.E.M.,
Little Richard, Jason Aldean and the Allman B rothers. Sit on the
dock with Otis Redding’s life-size statue overlooking the
Ocmulgee River. Stroll along our beautiful boulevards lined with
300,000 Yoshino cherry trees.
We’ve definitely got something to sing about…the S ong and
Soul of the South in historic Macon, Georgia.
attraction Ticket packages
Downtown Visitors Center • 450 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
www.visitmacon.org • Mon–Sat 9am–5pm
Packaged tickets make it convenient to take the ultimate tour
through Macon’s historic homes and interactive museums.
Choose from the Museum District Tour, the Historic Homes
Tour or a combination of both.
Museum District Tour
Historic Homes Tour
• Georgia Music Hall of Fame • Hay House
• Tubman African
• Cannonball House
American Museum
• Sidney Lanier Cottage
• Georgia Sports Hall of Fame • St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Douglass Theatre
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DAY ONE
Noon
Take a break to wander downtown on tree-lined boulevards and dine al
fresco at one of Macon’s many popular cafés and r estaurants.
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Evening
Stop at Macon’s Downtown Visitors Center. Get a proper introduction
to the city. Let our professional information specialists help with y our
hotel arrangements and chart your Macon adventure.
Check into one of Macon’s convenient hotels. Or splurge on a stay at our
elegant historic inn.
The Georgia Music Hall of Fame features legendary performers like
Little Richard, The Allman Brothers, and Ray Charles. From the soul
stirring Gospel Chapel to the kid friendly M usic Factory you’ll be
jammin’ in the streets of this interactive Tune Town.
The Tubman African American Museum offers impressive galleries that
showcase historically significant achievements of African American
inventors, military leaders, artists, musicians, writers and heroes.
Hay House, an 1860 Italian Renaissance Revival mansion featured on
A&E’s “American Castles,” is a royal treat.
Visit Sidney Lanier Cottage, the 1834 birthplace of the Poet of the Old
South.
Struck by a cannonball during the Federal attack on Macon in 1864, the
Cannonball House features period furnishings and the two-stor y brick
structure that housed the original kitchen.
St. Joseph Catholic Church crowns downtown with 200-ft. spires and
stunning stained glass windows, reminiscent of great European
Cathedrals.
Wrap up your enchanted evening with a scenic drive or a leisurely stroll
through Macon’s intown illumination tour. Lights on Macon showcases
many public and private mansions, each dramatically lit in a fr ee nightly
display of Southern elegance and grandeur.
DAY TWO
Morning
Follow tribal drumbeats and take a short drive to the sacred Ocmulgee
National Monument. Step inside an authentic Indian mound and see over
12,000 years of Native American culture. On the way, see the reconstructed
1806 blockhouse of Macon’s founding frontier, Fort Hawkins.
Noon
Stop for lunch at one of M acon’s famous southern style restaurants. Then
use your attractions ticket to work off some of that soul food at the
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. An emotion packed film leads y ou into an
exhibit hall and interactive area, complete with racing simulator,
basketball hoops and football goals.
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Next, skip a beat across the street to the historic Douglass Theatre, where
Otis Redding was first discovered. Wrap up the day with a stop at
Gateway Park, where you can reflect on your experiences with Otis
Redding’s life-size statue.
1. Downtown Visitors Center
450 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. • 478-743-3401
visitmacon.org • Mon–Sat 9am–5pm
Packaged attraction tickets make it conv enient to take the ultimate tour
through Macon’s historic homes and interactive museums. Choose from
the Historic Homes Package, the Museum District Package or
Combination Package. Check out the Center’s displays, pick up a
souvenir to take home and enjo y all-day free parking at the Downtown
Visitors Center.
Evening
From casual to fine dining, visit one of M acon’s many charming
restaurants. Catch a performance at Theatre Macon or the Macon Little
Theatre. Watch a show at the restored Cox Capitol Theatre or listen to
live music at one of many nightclubs.
DAY THREE
Venture out to hidden gems like the Museum of Arts and Sciences,
where kids of all ages can dig for fossils or gaz e at the stars in a fantastic
planetarium. Lake Tobesofkee, Ocmulgee Heritage Trail, Ocmulgee
Expeditions, and several golf and tennis courses offer gr eat recreational
opportunities.
Shop until you drop. Window shop or be drawn into quaint do wntown
boutiques, neighborhood antiques villages, and eclectic ar t galleries.
Macon Mall features 200 stores including Macy’s, Belk, Sears and
JCPenney. The Shoppes at River Crossing off of I-75 is a beautiful ne w
lifestyle center for upscale shopping. Eisenhower Crossing, close to
I-475, features lots of favorite national chains.
2. Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
301 Cherry St. • 478-752-1585 • gshf.org • Tue–Sat 9am–5pm
Shoot hoops, relive that once in a lifetime play or driv e a NASCAR
simulator in the country’s largest state sports hall of fame. Get to know
greats like Ty Cobb, Jackie Robinson, Bobby Jones, Evander Holyfield,
Nancy Lopez and more in this fun interactive museum. Museum store.
3. Historic Douglass Theatre
355 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. • 478-742-2000 • douglasstheatre.org
Imagine being a teen in the 1950s, seeing y oung Otis Redding win the
Saturday talent show week after week in this historic African American
owned theater. Enjoy a tour, film or live performance in the beautifully
restored 1921 showplace. Open as available.
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4. Georgia Music Hall of Fame
200 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. • 478-751-3334
georgiamusic.org • Mon–Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 1–5pm
Get ready to rock when you roll into the heart and soul of Georgia’s
musical heritage. The state’s official music museum features legendary
performers like Little Richard, the Allman Brothers, R.E.M.,
Ray Charles, and Travis Tritt. Take a stroll in Tune Town, a musical
streetscape complete with performance costumes, memorabilia and more.
Slide into the Music Factory, where kids of all ages can get a hands-on
music experience. Music store.
5. Tubman African American Museum
340 Walnut St. • 478-743-8544 • tubmanmuseum.com
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 12–4pm
Take a soulful journey through time, from Africa to America at the
Tubman African American Museum, the south’s largest facility devoted
solely to African American art, history and culture. Museum store.
6. Ocmulgee National Monument
1207 Emery Hwy • 478-752-8257 • www.nps.gov/ocmu • 9am–5pm
Journey to the ancient past to disco ver 12,000 years of native American
Indian heritage just across the river. Enter the continent’s only reconstructed
earthlodge, climb to the top of the temple mound, see pr ehistoric trenches
and the site of a colonial B ritish trading post. Gift shop.
7. Rose Hill Cemetery
1091 Riverside Dr. • 478-751-9119 • rosehillcemetery.org
Established in 1840, Rose Hill remains one of the oldest sur viving public
cemetery parks in the U.S. It is also the final r esting place of famous
musicians, Georgia governors and Civil War soldiers.
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8. Riverside Cemetery
1301 Riverside Dr. • 478-742-5328 • riversidecemetery.com
Established in 1887 as a priv ate cemetery located above the Ocmulgee
River, this cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
and is the final resting place for more than 17,000 people, including
many Civil War veterans. Self guided tour maps available.
9. Hay House
934 Georgia Ave. • 478-742-8155 • hayhouse.org
Tue–Sat 10am–4pm, Sun 1–4pm, Tours on the hour, last tour 3pm
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. M agnificent detail and luxuries far
ahead of their time make this a must-see, as featur ed on A&E’s “America’s
Castles.” Museum shop.
10. Cannonball House
856 Mulberry St. • 478-745-5982 • cannonballhouse.org
Jan–Feb: Mon–Fri 11am–4:30pm, Sat 10am–5pm
Mar–Dec: Mon–Sat 10am–5pm • Sunday by Appointment Only
Step inside this classic Greek Revival mansion built in 1853, the only
house in Macon damaged when struck by a cannonball during a Federal
attack in 1864. Restored with period furnishings, 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. Museum shop.
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11. St. Joseph Catholic Church
830 Poplar St. • 478-745-1631 • stjosephmacon.com
The side door is open to the public daily fr om 9am–4pm
Reminiscent of European cathedrals, this Romanesque, Neo-Gothic style
church was dedicated in 1903. C ross-topped twin spires rise over 200
feet. Bavarian stained glass, Italian marble carvings, beautiful statues and
sacred altars create an awe-inspiring site.
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15. The Garden Club Center
730 College St. • 478-742-0921 • fgcmacon.org • Tues–Fri 10am–1pm
This four story, 1910 English Tudor home was designed by the renowned
architect Neel Reid. It became the headquarters of the Federated Garden
Clubs of Macon, Inc. in 1957.
12. Sidney Lanier Cottage
935 High St. • 478-743-3851 • historicmacon.org • M on–Sat 10am–4 pm
Tour the nationally registered cottage that is the 1842 bir thplace of
Sidney Lanier, famous poet and musician of the O ld South and see his
writings, flute, even his bride’s tiny wedding gown.
16. Museum of Arts & Sciences
4182 Forsyth Rd. • 478-477-3232 • masmacon.com
Tues–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 1–5pm, Last Friday 10am–8pm
See Ziggy the 40 million year old whale fossil unearthed near Macon and
view worlds light years away in a modern planetarium. V isit Macon’s
window on the world where we bring history, art and science to life.
Museum shop.
13. Macon Arts Alliance and Gallery
486 First St. • 478-743-6940 • maconarts.org
Mon–Fri 11am–5pm, Sat 11am–3pm
Located in historic downtown, this rotating gallery exhibits and sells
original artwork created and designed by local artists. Find one-of-a-kind
sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, pottery and fine paintings.
17. Lake Tobesofkee Recreation Area
6600 Moseley Dixon Rd. • 478-474-8770 • www.co.bibb.ga.us/laketobesofkee
Enjoy fishing, camping, boating, picnicking, tennis, and swimming fr om
one of three white sand beaches. Each featur es covered picnic pavilions,
well-maintained grounds, and ample restrooms. Other amenities include
tennis courts, playgrounds and concessions.
14. Washington Memorial Library
1180 Washington Ave. • 478-744-0800 • www.co.bibb.ga.us/library
Call or check online for hours.
The Genealogical and Historical Room here has one of the most
outstanding reference collections of its type in the S outh.
18. Otis Redding Statue at Ocmulgee Heritage Trail/Gateway Park
Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. at Riverside Dr. • newtownmacon.com
Legendary musician Otis Redding is memorialized in a life size statue at
beautiful Gateway Park, trailhead of the Ocmulgee River Heritage Trail.
Sit with him on the dock, hum y our favorite Otis tune, picnic on the
grassy hillside overlooking the river or drop a line for the catch of the day .
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19. Fort Hawkins
Emery Hwy between Fort Hill St. and Maynard St. • 478-742-3003
Considered Macon’s birthplace, Fort Hawkins was established in 1806 b y
President Thomas Jefferson. The fort played a strategic role as the
“Pentagon of the South” in the War of 1812. A replica of the
Southeastern Blockhouse is open to the public on special occasions.
20. Georgia Children’s Museum
382 Cherry St. • 478-755-9539 • georgiachildrensmuseum.com
Tues–Sat 10:30am–5:30pm, First Fridays 10:30am–8pm
Come explore the world around you in a hands-on, interactive
atmosphere designed for children from toddlers to pre-teen. Arts and
crafts, theatre and imagination fuel your time at GCM! Black box
theatre, museum store and café.
21. The Big House
2321 Vineville Ave. • 478-741-5551 • thebighousemuseum.org
Open Full-time Spring • Winter: Fri–Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 11am–5pm
Explore the world’s largest collection of Allman B rothers memorabilia, sit
on the front porch where Duane Allman and Berry Oakley spent
countless hours together, walk up the steps that B utch Trucks, Jaimoe,
and Chuck Leavell once did and tour the house that inspir ed Gregg
Allman to write the classic “P lease Call Home.”
22. Amerson Water Works Park
North Pierce Ave. • 478-722-9909 • ohtmacon.com • S at–Sun 9am–5pm
Amerson Water Works Park includes a prehistoric natural lake, miles of
riverfront, a large open meadow, and wooded trails. It houses a picnic
pavilion, picnic tables, a handicap-usable playgr ound, a canoe launch, an
outdoor concert pavilion and plenty of par king. $3 parking fee.
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23. Macon Mall
3661 Eisenhower Pkwy • 478-477-8840 • shopmaconmall.com
Mon–Sat 10am–9pm, Sun 12–6pm, Extended holiday hours
Shop one of Georgia’s largest enclosed shopping centers, featuring 200
stores and eateries, including a two-stor y food court and family
entertainment center. Anchor department stores include Macy’s, Belk,
Sears and JCPenney.
24. Ingleside Village
Ingleside Ave. • 478-743-3401
Nestled in the heart of Macon’s National Register Historic District of
Ingleside, the Village has been a local shopping mecca for generations.
Now visitors are discovering its treasures, including darling eateries,
eclectic antiques shops, fine art galleries, charming gift shops and ev en an
outdoor garden oasis.
25. Middle Georgia Art Association
2330 Ingleside Ave. • 478-744-9557 • middlegeorgiaart.org
Tues–Fri 12–5pm, Sat 12–3pm
MGAA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the pr omotion of the
visual arts. The gallery displays member works and sponsors several
exhibits of non-member artists whose work merits community support.
26. The Shoppes at River Crossing
I-75 and Riverside Dr., Exit 171 • 478-254-2940
theshoppesatrivercrossing.com • Mon–Sat 10am–9pm, Sun 12–6pm
Come enjoy the finest collection of top-name stor es and restaurants in
central Georgia situated in a beautiful, open air setting. These are just a
few of the names you’ll find waiting for you: Dillard’s, Barnes & Noble,
Coach, Coldwater Creek, DSW, Ulta, Bonefish Grill, and Sticky Fingers.
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Events
MAGA: Macon Film and Video Festival
478-257-6391 Ext. 6 • www.maconfilmfestival.org • February, Annually
MAGA, the Macon Film and Video Festival, entertains and inspires by
screening mainstream and independent films in historic do wntown
theatres during a celebrity-studded juried festiv al.
Crossroads Literary Festival
www.crossroadscom.org • Late Winter/Early Spring, Annually
Enjoy a good read, inspired performances, and a book fair to celebrate the
rich literary history of Macon and appreciate the emerging talent.
Macon, Georgia’s International Cherry Blossom Festival
478-751-7429 • www.cherryblossom.com • Mid-March, Annually
A Top 100 Event in North America, this March festival fills 10 days with
events, performances, exhibits and southern hospitality. A backdrop of
more than 300,000 blushing Yoshino cherry trees makes Macon the
Cherry Blossom Capital of the World!
Sesquisentennial Georgia Civil War Commemoration
April 2011–2015
Antebellum Trail Pilgrimage
www.atpilgrimage.com • Late April, Annually
Features events and tours along the Trail as well as entrance into private,
historic homes not open to the general public.
Macon Gardens, Mansions & Moonlight Tour
478-742-8155 • Weekend before Mother’s Day, Annually
Explore enchanting select private gardens in Macon’s most charming
neighborhoods on this delightful self-guided tour. Guest speakers and
garden market at the historic Hay House.
Fired Works: A Regional Ceramics Exhibition and Sale
478-743-6940 • www.maconarts.org • April, Annually
An exhibition and sale from 50+ regional artists including workshops and
studio tours.
The Tubman Museum Pan African Festival of Georgia
478-743-8544 • www.tubmanmuseum.com • April, Annually
This festive annual occasion celebrates the Pan African culture and its
contributions centered on the theme of love, peace, unity and hope.
Featured activities include Caribbean steel bands, r eggae, African music,
dancers, films, and cultural demonstrations.
Georgia State Fair
478-746-7184 • www.georgiastatefair.org • April/May, Annually
From amusement rides to agricultural exhibits, this state fair has
entertained visitors for more than 150 years, making it the longest
running fair in the Southeast, with an emphasis on family style fun and
down home entertainment.
Bragg Jam Music and Arts Festival
478-320-7861 • www.braggjam.org • Last Saturday of July, Annually
Bragg Jam is Macon’s ultimate summer music festival where one ticket
gets you a free trolley ride and admission to see 40+ bands per form in
one jam-packed rock, blues and soul-infused night. Events also include
an arts festival for kids at Third Street Park.
Levee Fest
478-751-7429 • www.leveefest.com • First Weekend of October, Annually
Grab your blanket and lawn chair for a day full of liv e music, a BBQ
cook-off and kids’ activities in historic Central City P ark.
Ocmulgee Indian Celebration
478-752-8257 • www.nps.gov/ocmu • Third Weekend of September
Native Americans from several nations gather at Ocmulgee National
Monument to celebrate and share their heritage with visitors to the
12,000-year-old site. Dancing, frontier craftsmen demonstrations, Indian
crafts and tours of the historic site make for a memorable ev ent.
Holiday Season
478-743-3401 • Thanksgiving – December 31, Annually
Celebrate the holidays with events including the Festival of Trees at the
Museum of Arts and Sciences, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and the Cherry
Blossom Ball Drop in downtown Macon to ring in the New Year.
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Stay for a Song
After a fun-filled day of shopping and touring, r elax and
rejuvenate in one of Macon’s welcoming hotels. Guests will find
many convenient options for overnight stays. Accommodations
suit every type of traveler, ranging from comfortable rooms in
reputable chains to luxurious suites in a historic inn.
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For complimentary reservation assistance and area information,
call our friendly travel specialists at 1-800-768-3401 or book y our
stay online at www.visitmacon.org.
1842 Inn, 353 College St
1 478-741-1842, 1842inn.com
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Ramada Plaza, 108 First St
478-746-1461, ramada.com
Riverview Hotel, 205 Broadway
478-738-9030, riverviewballroom.com
Macon Marriott City Center Hotel, 240 Coliseum Dr.
478-621-5300, marriott.com
Days Inn, 2856 Jeffersonville Rd.
478-755-9091, daysinn.com
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Best Western Riverside, 2400 Riverside Dr.
1 478-743-6311, bestwestern.com
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Howard Johnson Inn, 2566 Riverside Dr.
478-746-7671, hojo.com
Motel 6, 2690 Riverside Dr.
478-746-8855, motel6.com
Holiday Inn Express, 2720 Riverside Dr.
478-743-1482, hiexpress.com
Travelers Inn, 2737 Sheraton Dr.
478-745-8521, daysinn.com
Days Inn
3590 Riverside Dr., 478-254-5080
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Super 8, 107 Holiday North Dr.
7 478-471-8660, super8.com
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Baymont Inn & Suites, 3680 Riverside Dr.
478-474-4989, baymontinnmaconI75.com
America’s Best Inn & Suites, 130 Holiday North Dr.
478-405-0106, americasbestinns.com
Travelodge, 3850 Riverside Dr.
478-474-9902, travelodge.com
Quality Inn & Suites, 115 Riverside Pkwy
478-474-4000, choicehotels.com/hotel/ga060
Wingate by Wyndham, 100 Northcrest Blvd.
478-476-8100, wingatehotels.com
Extended Stay Deluxe, 3980 Riverside Dr.
478-474-2805, extendedstayhotels.com
Residence Inn By Marriott, 3900 Sheraton Dr.
478-475-4280, marriott.com
Courtyard By Marriott, 3990 Sheraton Dr.
478-477-8899 courtyard.com/mcnga
Fairfield Inn & Suites, 4035 Sheraton Dr.
478-738-9007, fairfieldinn.com/mcnfi
Sleep Inn, 3928 River Place Dr.
478-757-8300, sleepinn.com
La Quinta Inns & Suites, 3944 River Place Dr.
478-475-0206, laquintamacon.com
Red Roof Inn, 3950 River Place Dr.
478-477-7477, redroofinn.com
Hampton Inn & Suites
3954 River Place Dr., 478-803-5000
hamptoninnsandsuites.com
Comfort Inn & Suites, 3935 Arkwright Rd.
478-757-8688, choicehotels.com
Country Inn & Suites, 4915 Arkwright Rd.
478-803-8300, countryinns.com
Homewood Suites by Hilton, 200 N Macon St.
478-477-9776, homewoodsuites.com
Value Place, 2000 Bowman Pl.
478-477-8347, valueplace.com
Microtel, 2020 Bowman Park
478-254-3300, microtelinn.com
Spring Hill Suites, 4630 Sheraton Dr.
478-803-9100, marriott.com/springhillsuites
Holiday Inn Macon North, 3953 River Place Dr.
478-987-2521, hotels-rates.com
Candlewood Suites, 3957 River Place Dr.
478-254-3530, ichotelsgroup.com
Intown Suites, 1459 Eisenhower Pkwy
478-781-5509, intownsuites.com
Liberty Inn, 4295 Pio Nono Ave.
478-788-8910
Hilton Garden Inn, 1220 Stadium Dr.
478-741-5527, stayHGI.com
America’s Best Value Inn, 4546 Hartley Bridge Rd.
478-788-7500, bestvalueinn.com
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Interstate 75 Corridor
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Pets Accepted
Hairdryers
Premium Channels
Coffee
Breakfast
Discounts
RV Parking
Non-Smoking
Laundry
Fitness Center
Pool
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Baymont Inn & Suites, 150 Plantation Inn Dr.
1 478-474-8004, baymontinn.com
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Sleep Inn, 140 Plantation Inn Dr.
2 478-476-8111, choicehotels.com
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Fairfield Inn West, 110 Plantation Inn Dr.
478-474-9922, fairfieldinn.com
Comfort Suites, 120 Plantation Inn Dr.
478-314-5130, comfortsuites.com
Howard Johnson, 4173 Cavalier Dr.
478-474-8800, hojo.com
Econo Lodge, 4951 Romeiser Rd.
478-474-1661, choicehotels.com
Motel 6, 4991 Harrison Rd.
478-474-2870, motel6.com
Ramada Macon West, 4755 Chambers Rd.
478-788-0120, westmaconlodgng.com
Country Hearth Inn & Suites, 4709 Chambers Rd.
478-781-6680, countryhearthmacon.com
Economy Inn
4717 Chambers Rd., 478-781-0088
Best Western Inn & Suites, 4681 Chambers Rd.
478-781-5300, bestwestern.com
Quality Inn Macon, 4630 Chambers Rd.
478-781-7000, choicehotels.com
Discovery Inn
4604 Chambers Rd., 478-781-7810
Days Inn, 6000 Harrison Rd.
478-784-1000, daysinn.com
Travelodge, 5000 Harrison Rd.
478-471-6116, travelodge.com
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 4970 Harrison Rd.
478-803-0033, holidayinnexpress.com
Value Place, 4949 Harrison Rd.
478-477-0949, valueplace.com
Hampton Inn West, 5010 Eisenhower Pkwy
478-757-9711, hamptoninn.com
Rodeway Inn, 4999 Eisenhower Pkwy
478-781-4343, choicehotels.com
Red Roof Inn, 4951 Eisenhower Pkwy
478-788-5500, choicehotels.com
Lake Tobesofkee Recreation Area (Camping)
6600 Moseley Dixon Rd., 478-474-8770
www.co.bibb.ga.us/laketobesofkee.com
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I-475 Corridor
dining
Dining
Fine Dining
Edgar’s Bistro
5171 Eisenhower Pkwy • 478-471-4250 • www.edgarshospitality.com
Tue–Sat 11am–2pm
A fine dining restaurant and training ground for hospitality and food
service in the Goodwill Industries Culinary School. Extensive wine list,
lunch and tapas menu. Reservations are recommended.
H&H Restaurant
807 Forsyth St. • 478-742-9810 • Mon–Sat 6:30am–4 pm
Serving home cooked breakfasts and lunch since 1965, a soul food
favorite of the Allman Brothers Band.
S&S Cafeterias
2626 Riverside Dr. • 478-746-9406
3724 Eisenhower Pkwy. • 478-788-5913
Lunch and dinner. Casual family dining with a home-style cooking.
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Marco Italian Restaurant
4581 Forsyth Rd. • 478-405-5660
Mon–Sat 5:30–9:30pm
An elegant restaurant with traditional Italian favorites.
Adriana’s Café
359 Third St. • 478-742-2255
Mon–Thur 8am–5pm, Fri 8am–10:30pm, Sat 11am–5pm
Daily Italian specialties, pastries, and specialty coffees.
Tic Toc Room
408 MLK, Jr. Blvd • 478-744-0123 • Tue–Thur Cocktails 4pm,
Dinner 5–10pm, Fri–Sat Cocktails 4pm, Dinner 5–11pm
Nouvelle Southern cuisine and extensive martini menu in a trendy
cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Downtown Grill
562 Mulberry Street Ln. • 478-742-5999 • Mon–Sat 5pm–until
English steakhouse that specializes in prime cut Black Angus steaks, fresh
pasta dishes, fish filets, and decadent desser ts.
Southern Cuisine
Fincher’s Barbeque
3947 Houston Ave. • 478-788-1900 • www.finchersbarbecuerestaurant.com
Mon–Sat 10am–8:30pm, Sun 10am–2pm
The only barbeque to go into space with NASA, F incher’s cooks the
flavor of the South, complete with curb ser vice.
Fresh Air Barbeque
3076 Riverside Dr. • 478-477-7229
Mon–Thur 11am–8 pm, Fri–Sat 11am–9pm
Great southern barbeque.
Capello’s NY Subs
2434 Riverside Dr. • 478-743-8887 • Mon–Fri 10am–9pm, Sat 11am–8pm
Locally-owned restaurant minutes from downtown serving New York
style subs and salads. Dine-in, carry out, drive-thru and catering services.
Francar’s Buffalo Wings
1365 Linden Ave. • 478-741-3338 • Mon–Thurs 11am–9pm,
Fri–Sat 11am–11pm, Sun 12–7pm (hours subject to change)
Located in Mercer Village, Francar’s specializes in wings and more wings.
Dining
Ingleside Village Pizza
2395 Ingleside Ave. • 1635 Montpelier Ave. in Mercer Village
478-750-8488 • Tue–Fri 11am–3pm, Tues–Thurs 5–9pm, Fri 5–10pm,
Sat 12–10pm, Sun 5–9pm
Gourmet pizzas, subs, and salads. Consistently v oted Macon’s Best Pizza.
Joshua Cup
1090 Washington Ave. • 478-745-9099 • Mon–Sat 7am–12am
A cozy coffeehouse and deli with decadent pastries, Boarshead sandwiches
and a charming atmosphere. Free wi-fi.
Lane Southern Orchards
Fort Valley • 478-825-3592 • www.lanesouthernorchards.com • 9am–7pm
Fresh Georgia peaches, pecans, strawberries, other G eorgia produce for
sale; café offers sandwiches, salads and homemade ice cr eam and cobbler.
Lemongrass Thai Bistro
442 Cherry St. • 478-257-6464 • Tues-Fri 11am–2pm, Tues-Thu
5–9:30pm, Fri 5pm–1am, Sat 12pm–1am, Sun 5–9:30pm
A modern oasis of hip! Menu includes sushi and impressive specialty
drink list.
Luigi’s Bistro
401 Cherry St. • 478-743-4645 • Tues–Fri 11am–3pm,
Tues–Thur 5–10pm, Fri–Sat 5–11pm
“It’s a family thing!” Homemade sauces, gorgeous pasta dishes and grilled
Italian delicacies. Wine cellar and tasting room.
Margarita’s Mexican Grill
6012 Zebulon Rd. 478-477-2410 • 4696 Presidential Pkwy 478-757-1300
5451 Bowman Rd. 478-477-8833 • 10am–11pm
Delicious food and drinks in a fun, festiv e atmosphere.
Market City Café
502 Cherry St. • 478-257-6612 • Tues–Thur 7am–6pm, Fri–Sat 7am–9pm
Soup, sandwiches, salads, fresh baked breads, pastries, beer, wine, and cocktails.
Mellow Mushroom
5425 Bowman Rd. • 478-254-6789 • Mon–Sun 11am–10pm
Specializes in pizza, calzones, hoagies, salad, and other side dishes.
Catering available, live music, trivia, and karaoke.
Michael’s on Mulberry and Between The Bread Café
588 Mulberry St. • 478-743-3999 • Mon–Fri 10:30am–2pm, Mon–Sat 5–9pm
Pasta, salads, speciality sandwiches. Live music Thursday nights.
Molly’s Café
402 Cherry St. • 478-744-9898 • Mon–Fri 11am–2:30pm
Casual elegant dining featuring soup, salads, pasta, quiche and a full
entrée menu.
Nu-Way Weiner Stand
430 Cotton Ave. • 478-743-1368 • Mon–Fri 6am–7pm, Sat 7am–6pm
“I’d go a long way for a N u-Way.” Quick service and famous hot dogs,
malts, hamburgers, the Mega-Burger and other sandwiches.
Olive Garden
3709 Bloomfield Rd. • 478-477-0394 • Mon–Thur, Sun 11am–10pm,
Fri–Sat 11am–11pm
Pasta and salad.
Sid’s Sandwich Shop
1510 Forsyth St. • 478-746-2772 • Mon–Fri 10:30am–3pm
Sandwiches, soups and salads made fr esh. Sid’s isn’t just sandwiches, it’s a
little piece of Macon history.
Sticky Fingers
5080 Riverside Dr. • 478-314-7427 • Fri–Sat 11am–11pm,
Sun–Thu 11am–10pm
Authentic Memphis-style ribs, wings, barbecue pork, and fine signature
Sticky Fingers barbecue sauces are the best in the South.
Nightlife
Dexter and Otis Redding, III
nightlife
Asylum
543 Plum St. • 478-254-2053 • Fri–Sat 10:12pm–2:30am
Featuring the largest night club video mapping system in the U.S., multilevel VIP and dance areas.
CJ’s Sports Bar and Grill
2910 Riverside Dr. • 478-757-3262
Variety music, karaoke, and trivia.
Club Envy
420 MLK, Jr. Blvd. • 478-755-1620 • Wed–Sat 8pm–2am
Macon’s hottest night spot! Variety music.
The Clubhouse
Hwy 247, 7275 Hawkinsville Rd. • 478-257-6376 • O pen 7 days.
Live music, karaoke, daily meal specials, indoor and outdoor seating.
Cox Capitol Theatre
382 Second St. • 478-257-6391 • www.coxcapitoltheatre.com
Renovated historic theatre. Movies, live music, and special events.
Douglass Theatre
355 MLK, Jr. Blvd. • 478-742-2000 • www.douglasstheatre.org
Historic vaudeville theatre offering live performances throughout the year.
550 Blues
550 Riverside Dr. • 478-254-3378 • Wed–Sun
Live music, pool, and local flavor.
Grand Opera House
651 Mulberry St. • 478-301-5460 • www.mercer.edu/theGrand
Featuring touring Broadway shows, Macon Symphony Orchestra, and
other performances.
Grant’s Lounge
576 Poplar St. • 478-746-9191 • www.grantslounge.com
Live music and legendary memorabilia. Check out the Wall of Fame
where photos of local Capricorn r ecording artists, including the Allman
Brothers Band, tell the story of the birth of southern rock and roll.
Hummingbird Stage and Taproom
430 Cherry St. • 478-741-9130 • Wed–Sat 4pm–12am
Great brews on tap, live music, and patio with big scr een.
Macon Little Theatre
4220 Forsyth Rd. • 478-471-7529 • www.maconlittletheatre.org
Macon’s first community theatre, established in 1934, features a sevenshow season.
Meritage Bar and Grill
Ramada Plaza Hotel, 108 First St. • 478-746-1461
The Rookery
543 Cherry St. • 478-746-8658
Live bands Fri–Sat. Variety Music.
Theatre Macon
438 Cherry St. • 478-746-9485 • www.theatremacon.com
Restored Ritz Theater building featuring a six-show season with summer
musical.
macon convention & visitors bureau
Let’s get Acquainted
Get a room, book a tour, or just ask for directions! Our on-site
hospitality team offers free professional assistance. The Downtown
Visitors Center has exciting exhibits that showcase the Song and
Soul of the South. Park your coach or car right at the door and
catch the next hi-def virtual tour in our spacious theater.
Directions
Downtown Visitors Center
Take I-75 to I-16. Exit 2 at
Martin Luther King Jr.
Blvd./Coliseum Dr. Turn onto
MLK/US 80 W, crossing the
Ocmulgee River. After the 4th
traffic light, you will see the
Visitors Center on your left, with
the piano keyboard across the front of the building. Turn left at
the next traffic light onto Poplar, and follow the blue signs into
the visitors center parking lot. Open Mon–Sat 9am–5pm.
I-75 Visitors Center
If you’re traveling south on I-75, you’ll find the Macon Visitors
Center located nine miles south of F orsyth, Georgia, at mile
marker 179. It is open seven days a week from 9am–5pm.
Macon Convention and Visitors Bureau
450 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Macon, GA 31201 USA
1-800-768-3401 (US) • 1-478-743-3401
www.visitmacon.org