Quick TipsQuick Macon, Georgia is an iconic Southern city • There are more than 5,000 hotel rooms just waiting for you to experience. Check available in Macon. The hotels are located in out these quick tips to make your time in five distinct areas we call clusters – Brickyard Macon unforgettable. Place, Ingleside Village, the Collegiate • You can purchase attraction and museum Center, Historic Downtown Macon, and River tickets online at VisitMacon.org, as well as Crossing. Most hotels have a set check-in book your hotel stay. You can also stop in time between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to the I-75 Welcome Center or Downtown • Our largest festivals are the International Visitors Center for assistance. Cherry Blossom Festival, Mulberry Street Arts Festival, Fired Works, Pan-African Downtown Macon Festival, Bragg Jam, Macon Film Festival, 450 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and the Ocmulgee Indian Celebration. Macon, GA 31201 • 478.743.3401 These events all take place from I-75 Welcome Center March to September. Two miles south of Exit 181 • Macon is a driving destination. It is best to Macon, GA 31029 • 478.994.8181 travel via car, since several of our attractions • The majority of our museums are open from are off the beaten path. Parking is free in 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Historic Downtown Macon, where both street Most historic homes and attractions open at parking and parking garages are available. 10 a.m. and close between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. • A free Electronic Vehicle Charging Station The last tours for the historic homes take is available in front of the Bibb County place one hour before closing. Courthouse, at the corner of Mulberry • The best days to experience Macon’s live and Second streets in downtown. entertainment and music are Thursday A Tesla charging station is located through Saturday. at our Downtown Visitors Center.
2 Book your hotel reservations online at VisitMacon.org or call 888.255.1214 Welcome Macon, Georgia is “Where Soul Lives”
We invite you to explore our city and the amazing past we have preserved, and witness the future we are building.
ich history, incredible architecture, stunning southern charm, and a soulful musical heritage have branded Macon “Where CONTENTS R Soul Lives.” 2 Restaurants History is everywhere in our city, from museums and historic homes to the Ocmulgee National Monument built by ancient Indian 7 Shopping tribes thousands of years before us. Tour the breathtaking architecture from the days of the Civil War that bring to life the stories of our past. 8 Attractions Our Southern charm can be seen in the friendly smiles of locals crossing the street, in the scent of 300,000 Yoshino cherry trees 17 Events blossoming in the spring, and in the soul food and farm-to-table 19 Downtown Map dishes of our restaurants. Macon is the city where music legends are born. Visit any one of 20 Macon Area Map our museums from The Big House where the Allman Brothers Band created Southern rock, to the Tubman Museum where Little Richard’s 22 Arts & piano that played so many soulful tunes is on display. Some legends Entertainment may be gone, but Macon is still the site of music legends in the making. On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, you can catch a 26 Hotels live performance of local artists ranging from country to R&B. Meetings No matter your interest, find out where your Macon adventure will 31 take you. Learn more about what Macon has to offer at VisitMacon.org. 35 Tours View suggested itineraries or book hotel and attraction packages. Show us how you visit Macon! Be our fan on Facebook 36 Community or follow us on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtags Partners #maconmemories and #wheresoullives.
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Find us on Macon,Georgia: Where Soul Lives 1 Lemongrass Thai Bistro
Restaurants Food for the Soul . . .
There’s no better place to feed your soul than in Macon. No matter the craving, you can find it here.
nspire your senses at any number of our Brasserie Circa unique restaurants, each with their own 4420 Forsyth Rd.• 478.621.4140 I local flavor and story to tell. Comfort hotplatesrestaurantgroup.com yourself with the downhome cooking of This American brasserie, Circa has spirited fried chicken, collard greens, and meatloaf classic French and European influences. at H&H Soul Food. Grab a quick lunch at With its European neighborhood restaurant Nu-Way Weiners, one of the oldest and most feel, Circa offers extensive preparations of delicious hot dog stands in the country. Or seafood as well as a raw bar. dress up and enjoy a fine dining farm-to- table experience at Dovetail, where only the Buffalo Wild Wings freshest ingredients are served. 169 Tom Hill Sr. Blvd.• 478.475.1286 buffalowildwings.com Back to Edenz Beer, Wings, Sports. 3348 Vineville Ave.• 478.405.3336 backtoedenz.com The Downtown Grill Offering healthy alternatives to fit your 562 Mulberry Street Ln.• 478.742.5999 vegetarian and vegan needs. Takes macondowntowngrill.com reservations, walk-ins welcome, good for Prime cut Black Angus steaks, fresh fish groups, good for kids, take out, delivery filets and decadent desserts await at this and catering. English steakhouse. Extensive wine list; oak cigar humidor. Bearfoot Tavern 468 Second St.• 478.743.4645 Dovetail hotplatesrestaurantgroup.com 543 Cherry St.• 478.238.4693 With sports as the pulse of this dovetailmacon.com neighborhood tavern, the menu delivers Dovetail is the area’s first Farm-to-Table above and beyond what is expected in a restaurant, featuring entrees and desserts sports tavern. Personal TV in every booth, from local farms. Entrees change seasonally for the true sports fanatic. to offer the freshest ingredients.
2 Book your hotel reservations online at VisitMacon.org or call 888.255.1214 Fish N’ Pig Georgia Bob’s Barbecue Restaurants 6420 Moseley Dixon Rd.• 478.476.8837 - 4921 Riverside Dr. • Macon • 478.257.6570 fishnpig.com - 140 Cane River Dr. • Byron • 478.654.6682 Fresh seafood, hickory smoked barbecue - 116 W. Hancock St. • Milledgeville and a beautiful porch overlooking Lake 478.295.0696 Tobesofkee combine to create a unique and - 120 Howland Ave. • Warner Robins tasty atmosphere at Fish N’ Pig. 478.287.2108 - 1882 Russell Pkwy. • Warner Robins Francar’s Buffalo Wings 478.971.1341 1365 Linden Ave.• 478.741.3338 - 107 Perimeter Rd. • Perry • 478.224.1227 francarswings.com georgiabobs.com Francar’s has a large menu but their Georgia Bob’s Southern Barbecue offers specialty is wings and more wings. Don’t recipes evolved from a family heritage and miss the Red Velvet and Key Lime cakes the agricultural South, recipes that do not for dessert. Delivery, dine-in, take-out and compromise true Southern flavor. Cane River Winery is a wine tasting catering available. room and micro-winery next to Georgia Fountain of Juice Bob’s BBQ Company in Byron, GA, which 1602 Montpelier Ave. • 478.238.6151 specializes in Georgia wines and “Georgia fountainofjuice.it Grown” products. In a European market setting, Fountain of Ginger Stir Fry Juice proudly offers only the finest, freshest, 496 2nd St.• 478.254.8153 organic ingredients: Deitz & Watson meats, hotplatesrestaurantgroup.com NY Tribeca bread, and local produce This Mongolian stir-fry is a build-your-own whenever possible. fast casual Asian stir-fry. The menu has an
Insta Follow us on and @MaconGASoul #maconmemories #wheresoullives 3 Restaurants assortment of classic Asian dishes. The real - 921 Hillcrest Blvd. • 478.743.1047 experience at Ginger however is being your - 148 Emery Hwy. • 478.743.7976 own chef. - 3990 Northside Dr. • 478.477.0533 H&H Soul Food - 6016 Zebulon Rd. • 478.474.5933 807 Forsyth St.• 478.621.7044 - 1762 Watson Blvd. • Warner Robins, GA H&H Soul Food serves the best Southern 478.929.4941 comfort food in Macon. Open for breakfast - 215 Russell Pkwy. • Warner Robins, GA and lunch, the best fried chicken in town is 478.923.5335 calling your name. - 3510 US Hwy. 341 • Ft. Valley, GA 478.825.8220 Ingleside Village Pizza nu-wayweiners.com 2395 Ingleside Ave.• 478.750.8488 Opened in 1916, this Macon institution is inglesidevillagepizza.com tied with Nathan’s as the oldest hot dog Locals swear this tasty joint cooks up the best stand in the United States. Come in for a pizza in town, and with a history being named famous hotdog, thick chocolate malt, the Macon’s Best Pizza, the proof is in the pan. mega-burger, and breakfast. Just Tap’d Ole Times Country Buffet st 488 1 St. • 478.599.9951 1343 Gray Hwy.• 478.743.1602 JustTapd.com oletimes.com Historic Macon’s newest upscale and trendy Whether you bring your family or casual taproom and growler fill station. gather with friends, Ole Times Country Lemongrass Thai Bistro Buffet is the perfect place for you! 442 Cherry St.• 478.257.6464 We offer a wide selection of Southern lemongrassthaibistro.com cooked food, made from only the Downtown Macon’s only restaurant offering highest quality products available unique Thai cuisines of tapas, sushi and in a cozy, inviting atmosphere. Thai favorites like the crispy duck. Popcorn Divine Margarita’s Mexican Grill 4641 Presidential Pkwy. • 478.287.6679 1602 Montpelier Ave.• 478.254.7707 popcorndivine.com margaritasmexicangrill.com The best gourmet popcorn with Serving up the classic Mexican dishes you more than 250 flavors. love, like enchiladas, sizzling fajitas, tacos. The Rookery McDonald’s 543 Cherry St. • 478.746.8658 - 1670 Bass Rd.• 478.477.2204 rookerymacon.com - 4620 Hartley Bridge Rd.• 478.784.0401 The Rookery is a Macon landmark - 4472 Ocmulgee East Blvd.• 478.784.0245 and the home of the Allman Burger, - 770 Pine St. inside the Medical Center the Big “O,” and the Gram Parson’s of Central GA • 478.746.9907 Cosmic Club. Sit at the bar and listen McDonalds.com to local musicians at one of the The golden arches are still serving some Rookery’s quaint stages. of the world’s favorite foods. S&S Cafeteria Molly’s Café - 2626 Riverside Dr.• 478.746.9406 402 Cherry St.• 478.744.9898 - 3724 Bloomfield Village Dr.• 478.788.5913 A quaint café serving up classic sscafeterias.com Southern favorites at an affordable price. Learn a little something about Nu-Way Weiners, Inc. Southern comfort food with a trip to - 430 Cotton Ave.• 478.743.1368 S&S Cafeteria, where home-cooked (closed for repairs) meals are always served up hot and - 5572 Bloomfield Rd. • 478.781.1305 tasty. Ideal for families and groups.
4 Book your hotel reservations online at VisitMacon.org or call 888.255.1214 Satterfield’s Restaurant & Catering Subway Restaurants 120 New St.• 478.742.0352 - 5955 Zebulon Rd.• 478.477.5650 satterfieldcatering.com - 4450 Forsyth Rd.• 478.405.2938 Satterfield’s has been providing locals - 883 Pine St.• 478.743.0988 and visitors with the freshest meats - 1433 Eisenhower Pkwy.• 478.785.9604 slow-cooked over a hickory wood fire - 3001 Vineville Ave.• 78.743.7799 since 1983. Add home-style vegetables - 3661 Eisenhower Pkwy.• 478.254.8337 and homemade desserts for a complete - 3624 Mercer University Dr.• 478.474.7330 Southern meal. - 315 U.S. Hwy. 29 N.• 478.956.2233 - 5451 Bowman Rd.• 478.471.7179 Smok’n Pig BBQ - 5944 Zebulon Rd.• 478.475.1066 3661 Eisenhower Pkwy.• 478.476.8BBQ - 121 Tom Hill Sr. Blvd. • 478.471.1213 smoknpig.com - 630 North Ave.• 478.746.6196 The goal at the Smok’n Pig is to be that - 4319 Hartley Bridge Rd.• 478.788.9922 gathering place with a Southern tradition - 4108 Pio Nono Ave. • 478.784.1010 and old time Bar-B-Q, freshly prepared - 180 N. Lee St. • Forsyth, GA • 478.974.0841 country cookin’ just like grandpa used to - 160 N. Lee St. • Forsyth, GA • 478.994.3826 do back in the day. - 285 W. Clinton St. • Gray, GA • 478.986.1496 Stevi B’s subway.com 175 Tom Hill Sr., Blvd., #B The SUBWAY® brand is the world’s 478.474.3831 • stevibs.com largest submarine sandwich chain and Fresh and quality ingredients combine to make the leading choice for people seeking unique pizzas, original desserts, and delicious quick, nutritious meals the whole salads at this “ultimate pizza buffet.” family can enjoy.
Find us on Macon,Georgia: Where Soul Lives 5 Restaurants Tic Toc Room 408 Martin Luther King Blvd.• 478.744.0123 hotplatesrestaurantgroup.com Upscale premier steakhouse with the best USDA prime aged beef. The Tic Toc Room (called Miss Anne’s Tic Toc back in the late 1940s) is where Little Richard first donned his cape and piano and created the blueprint for what is known today as rock-n-roll. Yabu Sushi 496 Second St.• 478.254.5434 hotplatesrestaurantgroup.com Offering rolls, nigiri, salads and tapas! Prices range from $8 to $15. Zaxby’s 910 Riverside Dr.• 478.750.1199 zaxbys.com An alternative to fast food, Zaxby’s offers its guests prepared-at-order Chicken Fingerz, traditional or boneless wings, sandwiches, Zalads and Zappetizers, along with a variety of nine sauces ranging from Wimpy and Tongue Torch to Nuclear and Insane.
6 Book your hotel reservations online at VisitMacon.org or call 888.255.1214 Yesterday’s Antique Market
Shopping Where the Soul Seeks…
Shopping in Macon may just become your favorite past-time in this historic, yet modern city.
acon hosts a variety of retail options. Across from Mercer University. From best- Our open-air malls, such as the selling books to chicken wings to smoothies, M Shoppes at River Crossing, offer Mercer Village has something for everyone! delicious dining options. Yesterday’s Antique The Shoppes at River Crossing Market connects you to Macon’s historic past 5080 Riverside Dr. • 478.254.2940 with its unique antique finds. And our area theshoppesatrivercrossing.com farmers markets introduce you to friendly locals Exciting shopping, dining and entertainment and their fresh, home-grown products. You in Macon, Georgia. Enjoy an array of top- don’t have to leave with an armful of bags; just name stores, boutiques, and restaurants make sure you take something home that will in this beautiful open-air mall. Great deals always remind you of your visit to Macon. await visitors. Georgia Gifts & More Smiley’s Flea Market 3781 Presidential Pkwy., Ste. 137 • Atlanta 6717 Hawkinsville Rd. • 478.788.3700 404.241.1375 • 678.596.4845 smileysfleamarkets.com/Georgia georgiagiftsandmore.com Experience Middle Georgia’s largest yard Georgia Gifts and More is your source for sale at Smiley’s Flea Market, off of Hwy. all things Georgia! Spread some Southern 247, where you will always find good hospitality with Georgia souvenirs, gifts, or bargains and family fun! Come explore gourmet food to display Peach State pride. at Smiley’s to find that long lost treasure Made in Georgia, but loved by all! or your everyday needs. It all can be had Jean and Hall Florists at Smiley’s! 768 Cherry St. • 478.743.4443 Yesterday’s Antique Market 800.841.7047 • jeanandhallflorists.com 4821 Sheraton Dr. • 478.474.1566 Custom floral designs for all occasions. yesterdaysantiquemarket.com Plants, fresh fruit, gourmet items, unique gifts, Yesterday’s Antique Market is the newest Southern treats, stuffed animals and mylars. and largest climate-controlled indoor market Mercer Village in the Middle Georgia area, with more 1624 Coleman Ave. • 478.621.5400 than 25,000 square-feet all on one floor! shoplocalmacon.com • mercervillage.com Featuring antiques, gifts and so much more.
Insta Follow us on and @MaconGASoul #maconmemories #wheresoullives 7 The Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House
Attractions Where the Soul Discovers…
Explore heritage, history, and culture as you discover your next adventure in Macon.
s you explore Macon, allow 2 Cannonball House & Museum your soul to wander through 856 Mulberry St. • 478.745.5982 A thousands of years of history, cannonballhouse.org heritage, and culture. Travel into the past Experience a blast from the past at the at the Ocmulgee National Monument and only house in Macon hit and damaged marvel at the ancient mounds and the in the Civil War. The house features a Civil 1,000-year-old Earth Lodge floor which War museum as well as furnishings from the dates back to 1015 A.D. Wesleyan College meeting rooms of Alpha 1 The Allman Brothers Band Delta Pi and Phi Mu sororities. Museum Museum at the Big House store. Limited handicap accessibility. 2321 Vineville Ave. • 478.741.5551 3 Georgia Sports Hall of Fame thebighousemuseum.org 301 Cherry St. • 478.752.1585 Experience the Allman Brothers Band gshf.org like never before at their once-home- The largest state sports hall in America, the turned-museum that now houses the museum houses more than 3,000 artifacts, world’s largest collection of Allman 14,000 square-feet of exhibits, interactive Brothers memorabilia. Available game areas and a look into the lives of the for rental. Museum store. Limited 300-plus Sports Hall of Fame inductees. handicap accessibility. Museum store. Handicap accessible.
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8 Book your hotel reservations online at VisitMacon.org or call 888.255.1214 Attractions
Find us on Macon,Georgia: Where Soul Lives 9 Attractions 5 Jarrell Plantation 711 Jarrell Plantation Rd. • Juliette, GA 478.986.5172 • gastateparks.org Jarrell Plantation is an authentic 1847 cotton plantation that survived civil war, emancipation, typhoid fever, and the boll weevil. Original buildings and furnishings sit along a half mile self-guided walking trail. Visitor Center includes video, exhibits, and shop. Visitor Center is handicap accessible, but not the trail.
Hay House
4 Hay House 934 Georgia Ave. • 478.742.8155 hayhousemacon.org Featured on CSPAN’s “Cities Tour,”the Hay House’s seven stories, 80-foot cupola, breathtaking fine arts and a 15-room speaker tube system combine to make this mansion a must-see tourist attraction. Take the guided tour. Museum gift shop. Limited Jarrell Plantation handicap accessibility.
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10 Book your hotel reservations online at VisitMacon.org or call 888.255.1214 Attractions 6 John & Drew Smith 7 Lake Tobesofkee Tennis Center Recreation Area 3280 North Ingle Pl. • 478.474.5075 6600 Moseley Dixon Rd. • 478.474.8770 macontennisconnect.org laketobo.maconbibb.us Twenty-four hard courts, private Enjoy fishing, camping, boating, tennis, lessons, and more make this swimming, and more at one of Lake facility a tennis lover’s dream. Tobesofkee’s three white sand beaches. Named one of the top 25 public Covered pavilions, restrooms, playgrounds, municipal facilities in the nation and bathhouses make this one of the most by Tennis Magazine. accommodating recreational facilities.
Lake Tobesofkee Recreation Area
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Museum of Arts & Sciences
8 Lane Southern Orchards 9 Museum of Arts & Sciences 50 Lane Rd. • Fort Valley, GA 4182 Forsyth Rd. • 478.477.3232 478.825.3592 masmacon.org lanesouthernorchards.com Get acquainted with Ziggy, the 40 million- Fresh strawberries, more than 30 varieties year-old whale fossil; come face to face of Southern peaches, oranges, pecans, with more than 50 animals that live at the fresh baked bread, and more greet you at museum or have a look into the outer limits this Georgia orchard. Family friendly events with the Mark Smith Planetarium. Museum Ocmulgee Heritage Trail throughout the year. store. Handicap accessible.
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12 Book your hotel reservations online at VisitMacon.org or call 888.255.1214 Attractions 10 Museum of Aviation Hwy. 247 & Russell Pkwy. • 478.926.6870 museumofaviation.org Come see one of the largest Air Force museums in the U.S. Just 18 miles south of Macon, this museum has 93 historical aircrafts, aviation memorabilia and the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame. Museum store, canteen, aviation theater. Limited handicap accessibility. 11 Ocmulgee Heritage Trail 478.722.9909 ohtmacon.com The Ocmulgee Heritage Trail is the only riverside trail and park system in Middle Georgia. The trail provides an exceptional environment for walking, biking, boating, bird watching and many other activities. Easily accessible from Interstates 16 and 75 Ocmulgee Heritage Trail and downtown Macon.
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Rose Hill Cemetery
12 Ocmulgee National Monument outdoor go-karts, 19-hole mini golf course, 1207 Emery Hwy. • 478.752.8257 and full restaurant and bar. Enjoy adult nights nps.gov/ocmu on the weekends as well as live music! A See the great temple mound, explore 25-acre waterpark is coming in 2016! North America’s only reconstructed earth 15 Riverside Cemetery lodge, or walk across Civil War battlefields 1301 Riverside Dr. • 478.742.5328 at Ocmulgee National Monument, where riversidecemetery.com 17,000 years of history greet you. Museum Overlooking the Ocmulgee River, this and orientation film, museum store. cemetery is on the National Register of Handicap accessible. Historic Places. Meander through the beautiful cemetery and see the final resting place for more than 18,000 people, including Civil War soldiers. Self-guided tour maps available. Handicap accessible. 16 Rose Hill Cemetery 1071 Riverside Dr. • 478.751.9119 historicrosehillcemetery.org Walk through the 80-acre Rose Hill Cemetery. Established in 1840, the cemetery has been placed on the National Register of Ocmulgee National Monument Historic Places and is the final resting place of Allman Brothers Band musicians, United 13 The Otis Redding Foundation & States senators, and 600 Civil War soldiers. Otis Redding Mini-Museum Limited handicap accessibility. 339 Cotton Ave. • 478.742.5737 otisredding.com Stop by and learn about the King of Soul, Otis Redding. Peruse the exhibits and displays provided by the Redding family and soak up some musical history. Don’t forget to grab a souvenir. 14 Rigby’s Entertainment Complex 2001 Karl Dr. • Warner Robins, GA 478.287.6679 • rigbysec.com A 50,000 square-foot facility with cosmic bowling lanes, a skating rink, 2-level laser tag arena, arcade and redemption counter, Otis Redding Mini-Museum # Refers to location on maps, pages 19-21
14 Book your hotel reservations online at VisitMacon.org or call 888.255.1214 Attractions 17 Sandy Beach Water Park at Lake Tobesofkee 6880 Moseley Dixon Rd. • 478.474.9926 sandybeachwaterpark.com Escape reality and enter into an island paradise where you’re sure to create lasting memories. Whether you live near Macon, or you’re simply passing through, Sandy Beach Waterpark at Lake Tobo is Middle Georgia’s must- see destination.
18 Sidney Lanier Cottage 935 High St. • 478.742.1831 historicmacon.org/sidney-lanier-cottage/visit Explore the birthplace of Sidney Lanier, the famous poet and musician of the Old South. On your guided tour, you can learn about Lanier’s life and writing, see his silver flute, and view his wife’s tiny wedding gown from 1867. Handicap accessible.
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Insta Follow us on and @MaconGASoul #maconmemories #wheresoullives 15 Attractions 19 St. Joseph Catholic Church 830 Poplar St. • 478.745.1631 stjosephmacon.com Set foot inside the doors of this Romanesque, Neo-Gothic style church and see why it is called “the jewel of the South.” Wonder at the Italian marble carvings, beautiful statues, cross-topped twin spires and the Bavarian stained glass windows. Handicap accessible.
20 Tubman African American Museum 310 Cherry St. • 478.743.8544 tubmanmuseum.com Take a trip through history from Africa to America as you explore the South’s largest facility devoted solely to African American art, history and culture. Here you will find exhibits on Harriet Tubman, the amazing survival story of William and Ellen Craft, and African St. Joseph Catholic Church American inventors. Museum store. Handicap accessible.
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16 Book your hotel reservations online at VisitMacon.org or call 888.255.1214 Macon, Georgia’s International Cherry Blossom Festival
Festivals & Events Where the Soul Celebrates…
In Macon we celebrate life in every season. Come celebrate our cherry trees, arts, music, and culture. ou can always catch an exciting event in The Tubman Museum’s Pan Macon. The Ocmulgee Indian Celebration African Festival of Georgia Y honors our ancestral past. The annual 478.743.8544 • tubmanmuseum.com Cherry Blossom Festival marks the blooming April 23-24, 2016 of over 300,000 Yoshino cherry blossom trees. Explore Macon’s African American heritage And there are many other events year round. with music, dance, food, film, art, and the Macon, Georgia’s International spoken word. Cherry Blossom Festival Macon Gardens & Historic Interiors 478.330.7050 • cherryblossom.com 478.742.8155 • hayhousemacon.org March 17-April 3, 2016 May, Annually Springtime in Macon brings cherry blossom Enchanting gardens and historic homes season. This festival celebrates the 300,000- await your discovery. Named one of the Top plus Yoshino cherry blossom trees that 20 Events by the Southeast Tourism Society, make Macon the Cherry Blossom Capital this premier garden and private home tour of the World. Enjoy shows, performances, event is hosted by the National Historic concerts, shopping, and more. Landmark, Hay House. Mulberry Street Arts Festival Macon Film Festival 478.744.9557 • middlegeorgiaart.org/ 478.256.2809 • maconfilmfestival.com mulberrystreetfest.htm • April 2-3, 2016 July 21-24, 2016 Thousands of visitors come to explore and Surrounded by a rich musical and Southern shop among 200+ vendors who set up shop culture, the Macon Film Festival celebrates on Mulberry Street for the area’s oldest arts independent films while promoting and crafts festival. filmmaking for entertainment, inspiration, Fired Works Regional education, and economic development. Ceramics Exhibit & Sale Bragg Jam Music Festival 478.743.6940 • firedworksmacon.com braggjam.org • July 30, 2016 April 16-24, 2016 One of Macon’s premier music and arts Ceramic works, over 70 regional artists, fine festivals, where 80 bands take on nine art, and workshops for all ages abound at stages throughout the downtown area for Georgia’s largest annual ceramics show. a rock, blues, and soul-infused night.
Find us on Macon,Georgia: Where Soul Lives 17 Festivals & Events Ocmulgee Indian Celebration 478.752.8257 • nps.gov/ocmu September 17-18, 2016 Celebrate Native American heritage and culture: ceremonial dances, art, music, storytelling, food, tours of the 17,000-year-old Ocmulgee National Monument. Central Georgia Greek Festival holycross.ga.goarch.org • October, Annually Opa! Get your Greek on with live music, dancing, food and tours of the restored Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church. Macon Octoberfest 478.714.0829 • maconoctoberfest.com October 2016 Enjoy craft beers from breweries around the state, and a great lineup of all-Georgia bands and authentic Bavarian cuisine. Spirits in October 478.742.5328 • riversidecemetery.com/conservancy October, Annually One-hour guided walking tours of Macon’s longest running cemetery depart from the historic gatehouse every 15 minutes. Holiday Season 478.743.3401 • Thanksgiving-December 31, Annually Take in twinkling lights, Christmas at the Hay House, the Festival of Trees Gala, and downtown Macon’s Ball Drop in the New Year.
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Find us on Macon,Georgia: Where Soul Lives 21 Arts & Entertainment Funk, Soul and Rock n’ Roll
Macon’s musical heritage is legendary. The birthplace of Southern rock is the very essence of soul. Former Macon DJ and writer Roger Riddle explains why.
ocals like Roger Riddle, the former a Back City Woods show. Last but certainly Director of Marketing for the not least, Floco Torres is more than just our L Moonhanger Group, swell with pride favorite hip-hop artist. He is an ambassador when asked about Macon’s musical history, but for the city. His newest release is called, according to Roger, history is still in the making. #Dreamboard, and was produced by local DJ, Shawty Slim. When Shawty Slim isn’t at home in Macon, he is touring the world as the DJ for Atlanta artist, B.O.B. What are the most popular music venues in Macon? The Cox Capitol Theatre is a historic theater in the heart of downtown. It first opened in 1916, and now it is known for hosting regional and nationally touring acts. The Hummingbird is the spot to go to catch local bands and up and coming regional acts. Is Macon a thriving music scene today? Macon’s music scene is thriving today. You can find young artists performing country music, rock and roll, hip-hop and more. If you are into contemporary country, I’d encourage you to find music from Travis Denning. If your tastes swing more to the classic country sound, I recommend The Vineyard, led by Anna Marie Pierce. Grant’s Lounge Bluegrass fans always have a good time at
22 Book your hotel reservations online at VisitMacon.org or call 888.255.1214 Grant’s Lounge is known around the world as Arts & Entertainment the birthplace of Southern rock. It was where the Allman Brothers played some of their earliest shows. Now you can catch blues, rock and roll, soul and even underground hip-hop on various nights of the week. For country music you want to stop in at The Crazy Bull. They host local and regional contemporary country acts. Classical music lovers should make a performance at Mercer University’s Fickling Hall. Arts & Grand Opera House Is downtown Macon a must-visit for music lovers? Entertainment Downtown is full of great destinations What do you love about for food, music, art and shopping. If Macon’s local music scene? you are looking to dance, visit The Mill I love how close knit the community is. It’s on Cherry Street. Across the street, not out of the ordinary to see a local show that has three very diverse acts. You can find yourself at a venue that has a bluegrass band, a rock and roll group and a hip-hop artist because all of the people in the bands are friends. It makes for a great night that doesn’t get boring and a very diverse crowd. You book artists to play at the Cox Capitol Theatre. What’s on The Hummingbird hosts local and regional the agenda this year? live music. The Cox Capitol Theatre on One of the shows I am most excited Second Street is a charming and intimate about this year is a performance from place to see a nationally touring musical up-and-coming nu-soul group Lake Street act. If you are looking for DJs who may Dive. We have been waiting on this show play music that is a little off the beaten for a long time so we can’t wait for this path, stop by Roasted Café. night to happen.
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Arts & Entertainment Where the Soul Inspires…
The bluesy tunes of Otis Redding still resonate. Little Richard’s distinct rock-n-roll sound influenced millions. And the Allman Brothers’ creation of Southern rock launched a musical genre that continues today. Macon truly is Where Soul Lives.
s musical legends make way for up- and-coming artists, visitors can find A music throughout the newly revitalized downtown, in one of the many historic theatres showcasing Broadway talent and local orchestras, or in any number of vibrant nightclubs featuring every style from jazz to rock & roll. Douglass Theatre Cox Capitol Theatre Douglass Theatre 382 Second St. • 478.257.6391 355 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. coxcapitoltheatre.com 478.742.2000 • douglasstheatre.org Catch dinner and a “Cult” Classic movie Soak up the musical history at the venue series on the big screen, hear live music or that’s seen jazz, soul, and blues greats. attend other performances at this renovated Attend an event, a film, or live performance 1916 theater. at this cultural gemstone. Tours by appointment only. Handicap accessible. Gallery West 447 Third St. • 478.972.1598 kirkwestphotography.com Glimpse Macon’s musical history at this gallery of Kirk West’s photography, featuring onstage and offstage shots of legends such as Muddy Waters, Tom Cox Capitol Theatre Waits, the Allman Brothers Band, The Rolling Stones, and many others.
24 Book your hotel reservations online at VisitMacon.org or call 888.255.1214 The Grand Opera House Arts & Entertainment 651 Mulberry St. • 478.301.5460 TheGrandMacon.com Tours by appointment only. Built in 1883, this historical theatre has hosted Charlie Chaplin, Sarah Bernhardt, and Harry Houdini. Stop by and enjoy a concert by the Macon Symphony, a play of Macon Little Theatre photo courtesy in a Broadway series, or other events. Macon Arts Alliance & Gallery Arts & 486 First St. • 478.743.6940 maconartsalliance.org Entertainment Peruse handcrafted ceramics, jewelry, Macon Little Theatre paintings, photography and more by Central Georgia and regional artists. Don’t forget to check out the monthly exhibits. Handicap Middle Georgia Art Association accessible. Free admission. 2330 Ingleside Ave. • 478.744.9557 middlegeorgiaart.org Macon Little Theatre Middle Georgia Art Association (MGAA) 4220 Forsyth Rd. • 478.471.7529 promotes the visual arts in and around maconlittletheatre.org Macon through member exhibits, two Skip the movie and experience a Broadway gallery spaces, and family friendly play or musical put on by local talent. You festivals. MGAA also presents classes, are guaranteed to have a great time. workshops and other educational Macon Pops programs. Free admission. 301 Cherry St. • 478.752.1585, ext. 109 Theatre Macon maconpops.com 438 Cherry St. • 478.746.9485 Macon Pops is an innovative, high energy, theatremacon.com and world-class orchestra event bringing A true drama queen, stop by year-round for together the most talented studio and one of Theatre Macon’s six productions or orchestral musicians from around the the summer musical at Downtown Macon’s Southeast and across the country. restored Ritz Theatre.
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Hotels Where the Soul Dreams…
You can sleep easy and dream big in Macon. With a wide variety of accommodations – romantic Inns, cozy and affordable rooms – your options are limitless.
ur five geographical areas: Brickyard Place, O Ingleside Village, Collegiate Center, Historic Downtown, and River Crossing offer 5,000 plus rooms. So go ahead and get cozy in Macon. Book your stay today! Make your hotel reservations and buy attraction tickets at VisitMacon.org or contact the Macon-Bibb County Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1.800.768.3401 for complimentary reservation assistance.
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Y=yes, N=no, LM=Limited, $=with fee Laundry: F=fee charged # corresponds with map location, pages 19-21 RV Parking/Motorcoach Friendly: RV=RV Parking, Meeting Clusters: = Brickyard Place, = Ingleside MC=Motorcoach Friendly Village, = Collegiate Center, = Historic Downtown, Coffee Maker/Hairdryers: C=coffee maker, H=hairdryer, = River Crossing C/H=both Restaurant/Lounge: R=restaurant, L=lounge, R/L=both Internet: WF=WiFi, HS=high speed, BC=business center Pool: N=no pool, O=outdoor pool, I=indoor pool : Listings highlighted in green are CVB Members
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1 WF 1842 Inn, 353 College St. Y L N N N Y RV N Y H Y N 478.741.1842, 1842inn.com BC
2 WF Hilton Garden Inn, 1220 Stadium Dr. Y R/L O Y $ Y RV Y Y C/H Y LM HS 478.741.5527, stayHGI.com BC 3 Macon Inn N N N N $ N N N N N N N N 1044 Riverside Dr., 478.746.3561
4 Macon Marriott City Center Hotel RV Y R/L I Y Y Y Y N C/H Y N WF 240 Coliseum Dr., 478.621.5300 MC marriott.com/mcnfs
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5 America’s Best Value Inn 4546 Hartley Bridge Rd. N N O N N N N N C Y LM WF 478.788.7500, americasbestvalueinn.com WF 6 Baymont Inn & Suites, 3680 Riverside Dr. RV Y N O Y $ N Y Y C/H Y $ HS 478.474.4989, baymontinn.com MC BC 7 Best Western Riverside, 2400 Riverside Dr. WF Y L O Y Y N RV Y Y C/H Y $ 478.743.6311, bestwestern.com BC 8 Budgetel Inn & Suites, 107 Holiday Dr. N RV N N N N N Y N N H N Y WF 478.254.7340, budgetelinnmacon.com MC 9 Candlewood Suites, 3957 River Place Dr. WF N N O Y Y N N Y N C/H Y $ 478.254.3530, candlewoodsuites.com BC 10 Comfort Inn & Suites, 3935 Arkwright Rd. RV WF N N I Y N Y Y Y C/H Y N 478.757.8688, choicehotels.com MC BC 11 Country Inn & Suites, 3915 Arkwright Rd. RV WF Y L I Y Y Y Y Y C/H Y N 478.803.8300, countryinns.com MC HS 12 Courtesy Court Motel N N N N - - N - N - - - - 2240 Gray Hwy., 478.746.7361 HS 13 Courtyard By Marriott, 3990 Sheraton Dr. Y R/L O Y Y Y N Y N C/H Y N BC 478.477.8899, courtyard.com/mcnga WF 14 Days Inn, 3590 Riverside Dr. RV WF Y N O N $ N Y Y C/H Y $ 478.254.5080, daysinn.com MC HS 15 Econo Lodge Macon, 1990 Riverside Dr. RV WF N N O N $ Y Y Y C/H Y Y 478.746.6221, choicehotels.com MC BC 16 Extended Stay America, 3980 Riverside Dr. HF N N O Y $ N N Y Y C/H Y $ 478.474.2805, extendedstayhotels.com HS
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INTERSTATE 75 CORRIDOR WF 17 RV Fairfield Inn & Suites, 4035 Sheraton Dr. Y L O Y $ N Y Y C/H Y N HS MC 478.738.9007, fairfieldinn.com/mcnfi BC 18 WF Hampton Inn & Suites Macon I-75 North RV Y N I Y $ N Y Y C/H Y N HS 3954 River Place Dr., 478.803.5000 MC hamptoninnsandsuites.com BC
19 WF Holiday Inn Macon North RV Y R/L I Y $ Y Y Y C/H N N HS 3953 River Place Dr., 478.803.8200 MC holidayinn.com/maconga BC
20 Home 2 Suites, River Place Dr. Y N I Y $ Y N Y Y C/H Y N WF 478.803.5000, cloverhotelgroup.com
21 WF Homewood Suites by Hilton RV Y N O Y $ N Y Y C/H N N HS 1514 Bass Rd., 478.477.9776 MC homewoodsuites.com BC
22 HS Howard Johnson Inn, 2566 Riverside Dr. N R O N $ N RV Y Y C/H Y $ 478.746.7671, hojo.com WF
23 RV WF Intown Suites, 1459 Eisenhower Pkwy. N N N N $ N N N N Y N 478.781.5509, intownsuites.com MC HS
24 WF La Quinta Inns & Suites, 3944 River Place Dr. Y N O Y $ N MC Y Y C/H Y Y HS 478.475.0206, laquintamacon.com BC 25 WF Liberty Inn, 4295 Pio Nono Ave. Y N O N $ N RV N N N Y N 478.788.8910, libertyinnmacon.com BC
26 WF Magnuson Hotel Macon, 2720 Riverside Dr. Y N O Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 478.743.1482, magnusonhotelmacon.com BC
27 WF Microtel, 2020 Bowman Park Y N N Y $ N N Y Y C/H Y N 478.254.3300, microtelinn.com BC
28 WF Palm Tree Inn Y N O N $ N RV Y N N Y $ 2690 Riverside Dr., 478.330.7120 BC
29 WF Quality Inn & Suites RV Y N O N $ N Y Y C/H Y $ HS 115 Riverside Pkwy., 478.474.4000 MC choicehotels.com/hotel/ga060 BC
30 Red Carpet Inn, 2856 Jeffersonville Rd. N N N N N N RV Y Y C/H Y LM WF 478.755.9091, bookroomsnow.com
31 Red Roof Inn, 3950 River Place Dr. N N O N N N N Y N C/H Y Y WF 478.477.7477, redroofinn.com WF 32 RV Residence Inn by Marriott, 3900 Sheraton Dr. N N I Y $ Y Y Y C/H Y $ HS MC 478.475.4280, marriott.com BC 33 Rodeway Inn & Suites Macon RV WF N N N N $ Y Y Y C/H Y $ 130 Holiday Dr. North, 478.405.0106 MC BC choicehotels.com WF 34 RV Sleep Inn, 3928 River Place Dr. N N I Y $ N Y Y C/H Y $ HS MC 478.757.8300, sleepinn.com BC 35 WF Spring Hill Suites, 4630 Sheraton Dr. Y N I Y $ Y N Y Y C/H Y N HS 478.803.9100, marriott.com/springhillsuites BC 36 Super Inn Motel N N N N N ------1232 Jeffersonville Rd., 478.755.8794
37 RV WF Travelodge, 3850 Riverside Dr. N N N N $ N Y Y C/H Y N 478.474.9902, travelodge.com MC HS
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38 RV WF United Suites, 2737 Sheraton Dr. N N O N $ N Y N C/H Y $ 478.745.8521, unitedsuitesmotel.com MC HS
39 Value Place, 2000 Bowman Park N N N N $ N N N N C Y N WF 478.477.8347, valueplace.com HS
40 WF Wingate by Wyndham, 100 Northcrest Blvd. Y N O Y N Y RV Y Y C/H Y N HS 478.476.8100, wingatehotels.com MC BC
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41 A1 Economy Suites & Extended Stay N N O N $ Y RV Y Y C/H Y $ WF 4173 Cavalier Dr., 478.474.8800 42 America’s Best Inn, 4991 Harrison Rd. RV WF N N O N $ N Y N N Y $ 478.474.2870, americasbestinn.com MC HS WF 43 America’s Best Value Inn, 4951 Romeiser Dr. RV N N N N $ Y Y Y C/H Y $ HS 478.474.1661, americasbestvalueinn.com MC BC 44 Baymont Inn & Suites, 150 Plantation Inn Dr. RV WF Y N O Y Y Y Y Y C/H Y $ 478.474.8004, baymontinn.com MC BC WF 45 Best Western Inn & Suites, 4681 Chambers Rd. RV N N I Y $ N Y Y C/H Y $ HS 478.781.5300, bestwestern.com MC BC 46 Bridgeview Inn & Suites RV WF N N N N $ N N Y H Y $ 6000 Harrison Rd., 478.784.1000 MC HS WF 47 Comfort Suites, 120 Plantation Inn Dr. RV Y N I Y $ Y Y Y C/H N N HS 478.314.5130, comfortsuites.com MC BC WF 48 Days Inn, 4999 Eisenhower Pkwy. RV N N O N $ N Y Y C/H Y $ HS 478.781.4343, choicehotels.com MC BC 49 Discovery Inn N N N N N Y RV Y N N Y $ WF 4604 Chambers Rd., 478.781.2810 50 Econo Lodge, 4709 Chambers Rd. RV WF N N O N $ N Y Y C/H Y $ 478.781.6680, econolodge.com MC HS 51 Fairfield Inn West, 110 Plantation Inn Dr. RV WF N N O N N Y Y Y C/H Y N 478.474.9922, fairfieldinn.com MC HS 52 Hampton Inn West, 5010 Eisenhower Pkwy. RV N N O N $ Y Y Y C/H Y N WF 478.803.4900, hamptoninn.com MC 53 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites WF 4970 Harrison Rd., 478.803.0033 Y N O Y $ Y N Y Y C/H Y N HS holidayinnexpress.com BC 54 Knights Inn, 4717 Chambers Rd. WF N N N N N N N Y Y H N $ 478.781.0088, knightsinn.com HS 55 LaQuinta Inn & Suites Macon West WF 4615 Chambers Rd., 478.788.6226 Y N I Y $ Y N Y Y C/H Y Y BC laquintamaconwest.com 56 Magnolia Court Motel ------4739 Houston Rd., 478.784.0428 57 Motel 6, 6009 Harrison Rd. N N N N $ N N Y N Y Y Y WF 478.788.8800, motel6.com
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58 RV WF Quality Inn Macon, 4630 Chambers Rd. Y N O Y N N Y Y C/H Y $ 478.781.7000, choicehotels.com MC BC WF, 59 RV Ramada Macon West, 4755 Chambers Rd. Y N O Y $ N Y Y C/H N $ HS MC 478.788.0120, ramada.com BC WF, 60 Red Roof Inn, 4951 Eisenhower Pkwy. N N O N $ N N Y Y C/H Y Y HS 478.788.5500, redroof.com BC WF, 61 RV Sleep Inn, 140 Plantation Inn Dr. N N I N $ Y Y Y C/H Y N HS MC 478.476.8111, sleepinn.com/hotel/ga310 BC 62 Super 8, 4765 Chambers Rd. Y N N N Y Y N Y Y C Y Y WF 478.254.5290, super8.com WF 63 RV Value Place, 4949 Harrison Rd. N N N N $ N N N N Y N HS MC 478.477.0949, valueplace.com ($) 64 RV WF Villager Lodge & Conference Center Y N O N $ Y Y - - - - 5009 Harrison Rd., 478.474.0871 MC BC 65 Lake Tobesofkee Recreation Area (Camping) 6601 Moseley Dixon Rd., 478.474.8770 N N N N $ N RV N N N N Y N laketobo.maconbibb.us 66 Twin Oaks RV Park 305 Hwy. 26 E., Elko, GA 31025 Y Y O N Y N/A RV Y N N Y Y WF 478.987.9361, twinoaksrvpark.com
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Macon’s central location offers perfect convenience for meetings. American Legion redecorated facility has parking and meeting 5530 Thomaston Rd. • 478.474.7799 rooms for 20 to 200 people, full commercial maconlegionpost3.org kitchen and spacious lounge with onsite American Legion Post #3 has easy access liquor license. Catering and event equipment to Interstate 475, Exit 5. The recently are available upon request. Anderson Conference Center 5171 Eisenhower Pkwy. • 478.471.4389 andersonconferencecenter.com Over 15,000 square feet of meeting space, including a large atrium banquet room, various breakout rooms, with state-of-the- art equipment. Located off I-75 and I-475, minutes from historic downtown. CLUSTER INFORMATION Brickyard Place: 500 Rooms in 7 hotels Meeting Space: Comfort Suites, MGSU, Wesleyan College, Brickyard at Riverside Ingleside Village: 825 Rooms in 10 hotels Meeting Space: Best Western, Holiday Inn Express, Macon Centreplex, Days Inn, Quality Inn Collegiate Center: 750 Rooms in 11 hotels Meeting Space: Anderson Conference Center, MGSU Conference Center, CGTC Historic Downtown: 350 Rooms in 3 hotels Meeting Space: Mercer University, Macon Centreplex, Macon Marriott City Center, GCSU River Crossing: 1,100 Rooms in 12 hotels Meeting Space: Holiday Inn North, Macon Centreplex, Days Inn, Wingate Inn
Insta Follow us on and @MaconGASoul #maconmemories #wheresoullives 31 Meetings The Armory Ballroom 484 First St. • 478.254.6011 armoryballroom.com The Armory is a top choice in Central GA for wedding receptions and other events. Emerson Ballroom 543 Plum St. • 478.621.4877 hotplatesrestaurantgroup.com Full service ballroom with outdoor courtyard. Rental includes full catering and bar services. Collateral and complimentary services available. Macon Coliseum, Centreplex & Edgar H. Wilson Convention Center 200 Coliseum Dr. 478.751.9152 maconcentreplex.com The 9,252-capacity Coliseum is perfect for everything, from conventions and trade shows to basketball, ice shows, circuses and ice hockey. These facilities can accommodate events including corporate meetings and annual conventions. The Neel House 730 College St. • 478.742.0921 fgcmacon.org Designed by Neel Reid, the Neel House is headquarters of the Federated Garden Clubs of Macon, Inc., and is used for meetings and programs. Ruth Hartley Mosley Memorial Women’s Center 626 Spring St. • 478.742.6409 ruthhartleymosleycenter.com The women’s center is available for rental for small gatherings such as parties and weddings.
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Meetings College Meeting Spaces Central Georgia Technical College 80 Cohen Walker Dr. 478.988.6800 centralgatech.edu Georgia College & State University Macon Graduate Center 433 College St. • 478.752.4278 gcsu.edu/maconcenter Mercer University 1400 Coleman Ave. 478.301.2700 • mercer.edu Middle Georgia State University 100 College Station Dr. 478.471.2700 • mga.edu Wesleyan College 4760 Forsyth Rd. 1.800.447.6610 wesleyancollege.edu
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Enjoy Southern fun while discovering Macon’s musical, historical, and architectural soul.
• Go to VisitMacon.org/group-tours to • Spring (March/April/May) and Fall download a free Group Tour Planner. (September/October/November) • Contact the Macon-Bibb CVB for free trip are the most popular travel seasons. planning assistance. • Spend a few days with us. We have many varied attractions to enjoy. • Book a professional CVB Step-On guide for an entertaining and educational tour experience. Rock Candy Tours 478.955.5997 rockcandytours.com Rock Candy Tours offers music history tours that explore downtown Macon, historic sites that helped shaped R&B, Southern rock, new wave punk and the global music industry.
Rock Candy Tour
Go to VisitMacon.org/group-tours to download a free Group Tour Planner.
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Ambrelle Esther Elite Environmental Services, LLC P.O. Box 27657 • 478.719.9398 440 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. ambrelleesther.com 478.746.1414 • eliteinc.net Ambrelle Esther is an elite event design and Professional cleaning and environmental planning company that specializes in event services for facilities in the Southeast. planning and decor. Georgia Farm Bureau Better Business Bureau Insurance Company of Central Georgia P.O. Box 7008 • 478.474.8411 • gfb.org 277 Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd. Georgia’s largest and strongest voluntary 478.742.7999 • centralgeorgia.bbb.org agricultural organization. Find a BBB-accredited business or charity, Georgia Power Company file a complaint, learn about services. 960 Key St. • 888.660.5890 Bowden Golf Course georgiapower.com 3111 Millerfield Rd. • 478.742.1610 Providing trust, superior performance bowdengolfcourse.com and total commitment to customers. Full service public golf facility that challenges players with four sets of tees on each hole. Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce C&H Bus Lines 305 Coliseum Dr. • 478.621.2000 448 Pine St. • 478.746.6441 maconchamber.com From chartered buses to rentals, providing The voluntary manpower of our community safe, enjoyable, affordable transportation. working to make Macon a better place. Clark Nexsen Great Southern Publishers/ 440 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. 365 Degree Total Marketing 478.743.8415 • clarknexsen.com 151 Follins Ln. • St. Simons Island, GA Full-service architecture, engineering, 912.638.0780 interior design, landscape architecture 365degreetotalmarketing.com and planning firm. The leading marketing experts in the College Hill Alliance Southeast, with award-winning expertise. 1083 Washington Ave. • 478.621.4420 Historic Macon Foundation collegehillmacon.com 935 High St. • 478.742.5084 Fostering neighborhood revitalization to historicmacon.org strengthen the character of College Hill. Historic Macon Foundation educates the The Cottages on Wesleyan/ greater Macon community about its history; The Gables on Forsyth preserves and restores historic buildings, 1633 Wesleyan Dr. • 478.405.8280 sites and neighborhoods; and maintains cottagelifestyleliving.com and promotes the Sidney Lanier Cottage Independent senior living and assisted living. House Museum. Active, gated community, patio homes. iHeartMedia Covenant Dove 7080 Industrial Hwy. • 478.781.1063 Healthcare of Macon iheartmedia.com 505 Coliseum Dr. • 478.743.8687 The leading media company in America covenantdove.com with the ability to motivate and inspire. Caring for those with special needs, - 96.5 WIHB-FM Country especially the elderly. - 97.9 WIBB-FM Hip Hop and R&B
36 Book your hotel reservations online at VisitMacon.org or call 888.255.1214 - 101.7 WRBV-FM R&B and Old School Middle Georgia Mortgage Community Partners - 106.3 WQBZ-FM Rock Bankers Association - 1280 WIHB-AM Classic Country P.O. Box 801 • 478.743.8612 • mbag.org - 1670 WPLA-AM 24/7 Sports Talk Trade association of mortgage lenders, brokers and affiliated industry associates. Kamin & Associates 1843 Peeler Rd. Ste. A&B, Atlanta, GA 30338 Middle Georgia Regional Airport 1000 Terminal Dr. • 478.788.3760 770.268.3885 • Kaminassociates.com iflymacon.com Since 1981, we’ve been offering our clients, Middle Georgia Regional Airport. both small and large, impactful, innovative, strategic solutions, from imprinted promotional, NewTown Macon 479 Cherry St. • 478.722.9909 ongoing programs and company stores. newtownmacon.com Knight Foundation Leading a community-wide movement to P.O. Box 4746 • 478.301.5011 restore downtown Macon to its original knightfoundation.org beauty and cultivate a prosperous city. Investing to help cities attract and keep Proforma Ascension talented people, expand economic opportunity. Marketing Group Macon-Bibb County Parks & 2240-2250 Seventh St. • 478.919.5277 proforma.com/amg Recreation Department Broadest array of printing, promotional 478.751.9280 • maconbibb.us/recreation products and related graphic solutions. Manages and develops parks and recreation facilities for City of Macon and Bibb County. Roberta Crawford County Chamber Macon Occupational Medicine 39 Wright Ave. • 478.836.3825 124 3rd St. • 478.751.2900 robertacrawfordchamber.org maconoccmedicine.org Your alternative to the congestion and rush Premier occupational and environmental of the city. Come to hunt, to fish, to visit our medicine provider. Highest quality of care historical sites. through comprehensive service model. State Bank and Trust - 1535 Bass Rd. • 478.757.3300 Macon Transit Authority - 614 Shurling Dr. • 478.796.6500 200 Cherry St. • 478.803.2500 - 700 Walnut St. • 478.796.6100 mta-mac.com - 5980 Zebulon Rd. • 478.757.3350 Public Transportation provider in Macon- - 4219 Forsyth Rd. • 478.796.6200 Bibb County. The beautifully restored - 4315 Hartley Bridge Rd. • 478.796.6700 Terminal Station is available for rental. - 4699 Log Cabin Dr. • 478.796.6400 statebt.com Macon Tennis Association Our knowledgeable staff is committed to 3280 N. Ingle Pl. • 478.477.1957 offering you a great banking experience. macontennis.com Offering the beginning junior or adult player SunTrust Bank 606 Cherry St. • 478.755.5133 the opportunity to learn and play this game. suntrust.com Main Street Macon SunTrust Bank makes your banking 200 Cherry St., Ste. 300 • 478.803.2436 experience fast and convenient. mainstreetmaconga.com The Telegraph Committed to the economic development 487 Cherry St. • 478.744.4200 • macon.com and revitalization of the Central Business Pre-eminent source of news, information, District of Downtown Macon. and advertising in Middle Georgia.
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