Macon, Georgia
"Anything you want to find, you can find it in Macon, Georgia," says the city's official Goodwill Ambassador, Little Richard. The self-proclaimed Architect of Rock & Roll invites visitors to sing along to "Tutti Frutti" at the Georgia Music Hall of Fame or escape into the antebellum South by strolling down Macon's wide avenues. For the most up to date travel and vacation planning information on Macon Georgia, the Macon Georgia CVB website is the source for information on lodging, restaurants, history, attractions and events. The website contains information on area weather, maps and other helpful travel aids for what ever you need for an exciting experience.
Macon, Georgia is a historical crossroads in the South, and the heart of Georgia - a city rich with cultural heritage. Small, yet growing - Macon offers all the amenities of a big city, with small town hospitality. Home to many cultural and historic attractions, Macon is an ideal place for a family vacation, a romantic getaway weekend, or a business meeting or convention. Annual celebrations include the Cherry Blossom Festival in March and the Georgia State Fair in September.
Three distinct accommodations clusters in Macon boast unique hotels, motels, restaurants, shopping and attractions. There are 51 hotels, with over 4500 hotel rooms total in Macon, so no matter what kind of accommodations you need, you'll sure to find something that suits. If you're looking for a vacation rental, the Macon Carriage House is a unique guest cottage that operates like a "beach rental." It's perfect for travelers looking for privacy and anywhere from a two-night to two-week stay. Bring all your favorite food items and enjoy this two bedroom, one bathroom home away from home. The kitchen has all the basics for your cooking pleasure, or if you'd rather let someone else do the cooking, there are several delicious downtown restaurants nearby.
A Greek Revival mansion built in 1853, Cannonball House and Museum was the only house in Macon struck by a cannonball during Stoneman's Raid on Macon in 1864. It has been restored with furnishings of the period and features a charming English garden filled with seasonal blooms. Open to the public, with a gift shop carrying Southern, Macon, Georgia and Civil War merchandise. Cannonball House is listed on National Register of Historic Homes. |
