Location: Macon
Top Things to do in Macon
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Macon, Georgia (GA)
Macon /ˈmeɪkən/ (officially Macon–Bibb County) is a city located in the state of Georgia, United States. Macon lies near the geographic center of the state, approximately 85 miles (137 km) south of Atlanta, hence the city's nickname "The Heart of Georgia."
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1. St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 187 reviews
Ornate, neo-Gothic structure built between 1889 and 1892.
Reviewed By wldarling2018 - Macon, United States
This is a very beautiful church, welcoming congregation to family, friends, and couples. Variety of things to do.
2. Luther Williams Ball Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By B4353ZRedwardb
Great small old-fashioned baseball field; home of Macon Bacon minor baseball team. Went here for a baseball game honoring veterans. Built in 1929, today, it is the second-oldest minor league stadium in the country.
3. Hay House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 332 reviews
Hay House is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark that is owned and operated by the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. Guided tours of this antebellum mansion are offered daily.
Reviewed By eagledress85 - Georgia, United States
If you love historic homes, the Hay House is a must! First, we had an excellent guide who was very personable and very informative. The architecture of this home is just amazing. This is the first home that we have ever seen curved pocket doors, unbelievable! If you have the opportunity to get the extended tour then definitely do it. Unfortunately, they weren't offering it when we went due to COVID restrictions, but we would definitely go back just to add that to the tour. It's nice to visit a historic home that actually has almost all of the original details. If you're in Macon, definitely make this one of your stops!
4. Rose Hill Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 220 reviews
An example of a 19th-century cemetery park.
Reviewed By ReneeS146 - Nederland, United States
Rose Hill is where The original (and best) Allman Brothers Band shot many of their promo photos, wrote songs based upon headstones, etc. In addition, Duane Allman, Berry Oakley and, now, Gregory Allman are all buried there alongside one another. The cemetery was established in 1840 and is a beautiful resting place...lots of trees with moss, pine cones, etc, rolling hills; if a cemetery can be called beautiful, then this one is it.
5. Grand Opera House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By OlRokr - Mobile, United States
Wonderful old theater with great acoustics and seating. Saw all the Allman Bros tribute bands there on this trip. Some very good, most not so good. Still, a great place to see a concert.
6. Sidney Lanier Cottage
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By mariagZ1086JM - Dunwoody, United States
The Sidney Lanier cottage was fascinating. The story of Sidney Lanier is the story of an ordinary man that did extraordinary things. And the legacy that his wife protected and curated. Our tour was fabulous!
7. Cannonball House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By TrishWfromKY - Somerset, United States
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this historical home. The museum docent was passionate with the history and furnishings of the home. His passion showed for the civil war -he is a civil war reenactor and had a wealth of knowledge.
8. Riverside Cemetery
9. Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
The professional, experienced and dedicated staff at Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery provides exceptional, compassionate care to families at a difficult time in their lives. We believe that funeral services should reflect the lives of those being honored, and we strive to create meaningful tributes to those who have meant so much to family and friends. Our compassionate and knowledgeable staff is able to serve families of all faiths, beliefs, cultures and backgrounds with the finest in professional counseling, planning and interment services. We offer traditional burial, chapel mausoleum entombment or the interment of cremated remains in the mausoleum or in ground. The grounds are carefully maintained by a state-regulated perpetual care fund that guarantees Macon Memorial Park and Cemetery's beauty will continue to endure for generations to come. Featuring a funeral home and a cemetery, Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery provides families who have suffered the loss of a loved one the ability to have all their immediate needs met in one convenient location. We also have counselors available to help you make your funeral, cremation or cemetery arrangements in advance. Planning ahead is a responsible, caring act that can reduce stress for your grieving loved ones and can help assure those left behind that your wishes are being honored. We're proud to be a member of the Dignity Memorial® network of more than 1,800 funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers. Dignity Memorial providers offer exclusive benefits, including National Transferability of Prearranged Services, the Bereavement Travel Program, the 24-Hour Compassion Helpline® and access to an acclaimed grief management library. The Dignity Memorial brand is your assurance of quality, value, caring service and customer satisfaction. Please contact us if you need immediate assistance, or if you would like more information about our services.
10. Charmichael House
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
This national landmark is a mansion built in 1840.
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