Come for the music and stay for the rest. Here’s a short list to get you started, and the Music Trail fills in the rest of the day.
Eat
H&H Soul Food
807 Forsyth St.
Southern comfort food since 1959, and a favorite of the Allman Brothers Band in their early Macon years.
Nu-Way Weiners
One of America’s oldest hot dog stands, known for dogs under a secret chili recipe.
The Rookery
Known for burgers and milkshakes.
See
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
1207 Emery Hwy.
Mounds that people raised for their leaders long ago, an earth lodge used as a council chamber by the Mississippian culture, and miles of trails.
Tubman Museum
The largest museum in the Southeast dedicated to African American art, history and culture.
Hay House
An Italian Renaissance Revival mansion from the mid-1800s, known as the Palace of the South.
Coleman Hill Park
Downtown
The highest point downtown, with a 64-foot concrete slide. It’s also where the Second Sunday concerts happen.
Cherry blossom season
Come in March and the city is pink. More than 300,000 Yoshino cherry trees bloom, and Macon throws the International Cherry Blossom Festival. See What’s On for the rest of the year.
Stay
Visit Macon keeps the full list of places to stay, with more ideas for your trip.