Welcome to downtown Macon!

As a person new to Macon, I would like to introduce to some of downtown. Downtown has improved a lot over the past several years. This list probably is not complete, but will get you started.

Restaurants Several restaurants downtown are only open for lunch on weekdays, but there are an increasing number that stay open for dinner. Just check the hours before you go. Adriana’s – Italian café, casual but classy food Bear’s Den – awesome traditional Southern food Bear Foot Tavern – Cheap bar food; Lots of TVs so good for watching sports China Wok – mediocre Chinese City Market Café – soups, salads and sandwiches, good breakfast (even on Saturdays!); cash only Dolce Vita – Cheap and good food, some healthy options, also serves pizza Downtown Grill – somewhat fancy, somewhat casual (hiding in the alley) Greek Corner Deli – decent Greek food but often no AC H&H – meat and 3, famous hang out of the Allman Brothers Ingleside pizza – by campus, basic pizza and beer Jeneane’s – popular meat and 3 Jittery Joes – by campus, coffee and sandwiches, common place for meetings and classes Michael’s on Mulberry/Between the Bread – goes by the first name for dinner (somewhat fancy, nice an quiet), goes by the second for lunch (pretty casual), weird I know Lemongrass – Not very authentic but good Thai (there are a few authentic dishes) Margarita’s – by campus, basic Mexican, you will probably have a meeting here at some point Molly’s – a lunch place that is a little like eating at your grandma’s Nu Way – hot dogs so good even Oprah eats them Roasted Café & Lounge – New coffee and wine place with sandwiches Rookery – typical bar food, popular student hangout in the evenings; decent beer selection Satterfields – BBQ with a bigger menu than most (boiled peanuts!) Shelly’s Corner Café – simple sandwich shop Sid’s - soups, salads and sandwiches Tic Toc – pretty fancy, great martini bar Tokyo Alley – Not great Japanese food and sushi

Bars/Clubs Asylum – dance club BJ’s Billiards – pool, becoming a popular hang out different crowds Bottoms Up – Student club Club Element – dance club Dirty Iguana – large dance club; frequented by students Envy – dance club Grant’s Lounge – place the Allman Brothers got their start, check out the wall of fame, occasional like music Hummingbird – live music, great place to hang out, few students Midtown Key Club – jazz, may be members only Stores Anderson’s Jewlers Barnes House – fur and interesting gifts upstairs Bibb Music – instruments, repairs, sheet music, supplies Blair’s – discount furniture and random stuff store Golden Bough – books, used and new, has live music on Tuesday evenings, occasional readings and signings Joycine’s – jewelry and gift, Barbara and Kim will help you find anything to match any outfit Macon Fashions So Chi Gallery – art gallery, also has parties on a regular basis Willow Tree – natural health store Entertainment 567 – local music Armory Ballroom – rain location for Second Sundays, sometimes has movies or music Arts Exchange – artist studios open to the public on first Fridays Capital Theatre – second run movies, live music, serves pizza and beer Children’s Museum Douglas Theater – Macon film guild shows movies once a month, various live acts Georgia Hall of Fame Grand Opera House – symphony, traveling Broadway shows, historical Macon Arts – gallery with shop Sidney Lanier Cottage – monthly salons, poetry readings Theatre Macon – good local theatre, children’s camp and theatre too Tubman African American Museum Washington park – site of “Second Sundays” (free music) and the Soap Box Derby Services Banks – most common banks have a branch downtown Courthouse (location to get your car tags!) DMV – hidden at the end of Cherry street Kennedy Pharmacy Lawrence Mayer Florist Macon Bibb Citizen Advocacy Macon Health Club – a very basic gym with good pool (offers Mercer discount) Miracle Fabra Dry cleaning Paint Dept Post office Public Library Quick stop stores – several that have opened downtown Salons (William Alexander, Amanda Jane, plus several barbers and wig shops)

Other Farmer’s Market – Located on Mulberry between First and Second, open on Wednesday’s from 4:30 – 7:00, carries local beef, pork, milk, cheese, eggs, fruits, vegetables and other items Festivals! There are a number of big festivals downtown including Cherry Blossom and Bragg Jam