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Hike through beautiful scenery while observing historic Indigenous mounds or experience the state's largest collection of African American history, art, and culture! Stroll down wide avenues lined with art galleries, boutiques, and architecture as diverse as the people who built it in our award-winning Downtown! In a city where a night out can mean catching an up-and-coming artist playing outside one of our local eateries, watching a Broadway Play, or learning about our musical heritage at The Big House Allman Brothers Band Museum and Capricorn Sounds Studios and Museum.

Plan to stay, do more and explore where the roads the competition has led you to! Visit Macon is here to help with a quick look at what has national publication's like the Wall Street Journal talking!

Ocmulgee Mounds

Nature Lovers: Macon, Georgia will soon have the Nation's next National Park at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.

Discover why TIME named this historic spot as one of the World's Greatest Places of 2025!

 

Explore the persevered ancient mounds built by ancestors of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation with human history dating to over 17,000 years ago.

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park will soon be the Nation's 64th National Park and Georgia's first! Be one of the first to explore this hidden gem before the secret is out! Stroll through 8 miles of stunning trails that offer a glimpse into Macon's rich history. It's a perfect spot for a warm up run, or relaxing group picnic! Plus, with Fall weather on the way, the trees shine with beautiful shades of orange, red and yellow this time of year!

Additional spots for hiking trails that we suggest are at Amerson River Park, Tattnall Square Park and the Wesleyan College Arboretum. Click below to learn more on our outdoor trails and parks!

Foodie Finds and Unique Shops: Introducing Downtown Macon: A Great American Main Street Award Winner!

 

Downtown Macon offers a vibrant array of group-friendly dining options that promise both delicious meals and unique atmospheres. The Rookery, a staple on Cherry Street, is perfect for savoring hearty burgers and creamy milkshakes in a laid-back setting that’s ideal for groups. Just a short stroll away, Kudzu Seafood Company serves up Southern Coastal delicacies with the added charm of a rooftop bar, The Wheelhouse, which provides stunning views of downtown. For a brew and some hearty bites, Piedmont Brewery is another fantastic choice, offering craft beers and the added entertainment of a downstairs arcade for a bit of nostalgic fun. Beyond dining, downtown Macon also features unique shops like the Bohemian Den, which brims with eclectic finds, and the Vintage Thread boutique, where thrifters can discover curated vintage pieces alongside contemporary fashion. Book lovers can browse an intriguing selection at Bear's Books, while Fig and Ivy Plant Shop is perfect for those with a green thumb! Feel great by shopping at Wear, a thrift store where the proceeds from sales help a local homeless shelter. With so much to explore, downtown Macon is the perfect destination for both food lovers and shopaholics alike.

We also recommend checking out the Shoppes and River Crossing which has popular chain stores such as American Eagle, Belk, Dillard's and featuring a few regional boutiques stores like Lizard Thicket.

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TIME

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park featured in TIME's list of the World’s Greatest Places of 2025! 

 

“The Peach State may have been the fourth to ratify the constitution in 1788, but its human occupation dates back at least 17,000 years—when the original Mississippian people arrived after the last Ice Age and occupied the area for millenia. The mounds they built, which are currently a national historic site that includes a distinctive spiral mound, a restored Earth Lodge where tribal meetings occurred, and a labyrinth of walking trails, are set to become America’s 64th National Park and Georgia’s first."

 

-- Adam H. Graham, TIME

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