Nathan and Koryn's Guidebook for Macon
Parks & Nature
Free admission and parking with a free museum. Great trails and historic Indian mounds. Take the trail to the river and back. Dogs are welcome on a leash.
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I-Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
1207 Emery HwyFree admission and parking with a free museum. Great trails and historic Indian mounds. Take the trail to the river and back. Dogs are welcome on a leash.
Cool art and a great place to read a book or have a picnic. Check out the fountain for a great selfie!
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Tattnall Square Park
1155 College StCool art and a great place to read a book or have a picnic. Check out the fountain for a great selfie!
A beautiful park with an elaborate water feature running through it. Popular for weddings and prom photos.
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Washington Park
College StreetA beautiful park with an elaborate water feature running through it. Popular for weddings and prom photos.
Ride down the giant in-ground concrete slide and check out the 'cheerios' rolling down the hill. Great view overlooking the City.
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Coleman Hill Park
285 Spring StRide down the giant in-ground concrete slide and check out the 'cheerios' rolling down the hill. Great view overlooking the City.
Amerson River Park
2551 Pierce Dr NWalk the trails or float the river.
Ocmulgee Heritage Trail
Ocmulgee Heritage TrailWalk or bike along the river. Peaceful and lovely.
Hitchiti Experimental Forest
Nice hiking trail along the river. Wear bug spray!
An interesting overlook caps off this hike. 'Stunning' is a strong word. But it is cool. :)
Browns Mount Road
Browns Mount RoadAn interesting overlook caps off this hike. 'Stunning' is a strong word. But it is cool. :)
Bring your bike or your feet and enjoy the pig trails far from the street!
The Methodist Home for Children & Youth
304 Pierce AveBring your bike or your feet and enjoy the pig trails far from the street!
This one is for the dogs. Close to the apartment but beware there is a creek that runs through it and your dog will probably get in it.
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Macon Dog Park
831 Adams StThis one is for the dogs. Close to the apartment but beware there is a creek that runs through it and your dog will probably get in it.
Food Scene
Local spots to eat.
You can't go wrong with a Rookery burger. Try the Jimmy Carter burger with peanut butter, and ask for the Grape jelly.
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Rookery
543 Cherry StYou can't go wrong with a Rookery burger. Try the Jimmy Carter burger with peanut butter, and ask for the Grape jelly.
Pizza, calzones, and sandwiches. Try the buffalo cheese dip! This spot is open often and late if you find yourself searching for a place to go and other spots are closed.
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The Brick
1305 Hardeman AvePizza, calzones, and sandwiches. Try the buffalo cheese dip! This spot is open often and late if you find yourself searching for a place to go and other spots are closed.
Soul food and biscuits. If you don't get there early they might run out of the biscuits.
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H & H
807 Forsyth StSoul food and biscuits. If you don't get there early they might run out of the biscuits.
Tasty food above the Rookery. If the Rookery is super busy and you don't mind spending a few extra dollars Dovetail is super tasty. They have a good brunch too.
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Dovetail
543 Cherry StTasty food above the Rookery. If the Rookery is super busy and you don't mind spending a few extra dollars Dovetail is super tasty. They have a good brunch too.
Bearfoot Tavern
468 2nd StTater tots.
Cox Cafe
694 Lower Poplar StWant something off the beaten path? This lunch spot fits the bill.
The Bears Den
1191 Oglethorpe StPopular lunch spot within walking distance.
Waffle House
840 Riverside DrWhat do you mean you haven't had the All Star special at the Waffle House?
Taste and See Coffee Shop and Gallery
546 Poplar StCaffeine and crumpets at a cool scene.
We love this place even though we have to leave downtown to get there. The sesame fries and pot stickers our delicious. Mexican/Korean fusion.
Chico & Chang
3850 Riverside DrWe love this place even though we have to leave downtown to get there. The sesame fries and pot stickers our delicious. Mexican/Korean fusion.
Great food at this spot. Try the peanut butter ice cream pie for dessert. Check out the basement for some classic arcade fun and a peek at where they brew their beer. Plus they are open on Mondays!
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Piedmont Brewery & Kitchen
450-B 3rd StGreat food at this spot. Try the peanut butter ice cream pie for dessert. Check out the basement for some classic arcade fun and a peek at where they brew their beer. Plus they are open on Mondays!
La Bella Morelia
524 Mulberry StGreat authentic Mexican fare.
Ocmulgee Brewpub
484 2nd StBurgers and fries with custom sauces to dip them in.
Your Pie
536 Poplar StPersonal pizzas from a brick oven. They have ice cream too.
Biscuits, Burgers, and more. Get there early to try the fresh cinnamon rolls before they run out.
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Famous Mike's
524 Poplar StBiscuits, Burgers, and more. Get there early to try the fresh cinnamon rolls before they run out.
Try the nightly ravioli special but ask about the serving size and be sure you are okay with it.
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Oliver's Corner Bistro
496 2nd StTry the nightly ravioli special but ask about the serving size and be sure you are okay with it.
Cajun food. I like the fries here. They usually have live music. The service can be on the slow side so don't be in a hurry.
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Parish On Cherry
580 Cherry StCajun food. I like the fries here. They usually have live music. The service can be on the slow side so don't be in a hurry.
Ladda Bistro
442 Cherry StThai it. You might like it.
Delicious fancy food. Great choice for a date. They offer valet parking. The interior is a little musty.
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Downtown Grill
562 Mulberry St LnDelicious fancy food. Great choice for a date. They offer valet parking. The interior is a little musty.
Cashman’s
370 Cherry StBar and Grill
Great lunch spot. Open Friday and Saturday night for dinner. I like to ask for double noodle.
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Tokyo Alley
574 Mulberry St LnGreat lunch spot. Open Friday and Saturday night for dinner. I like to ask for double noodle.
Fatty's Pizza
587 2nd StIt's Pizza.
Kudzu Seafood Company
512 Poplar StSeafood, burgers, and po' boys. Try the Jam Pups.
American bistro turning out steak & seafood entrees plus classic pasta dishes in a relaxed setting.
Michael's On Mulberry
588 Mulberry StAmerican bistro turning out steak & seafood entrees plus classic pasta dishes in a relaxed setting.
Cherry Street Hookah
557 Cherry StLot's of ice cream options and a wall of candy.
Decadent Dessert Bar Macon - Downtown
530 Poplar StHit the sweet spot.
Z Beans Coffee
1635 Montpelier AveCoffee in Mercer Village
Francar's Buffalo Wings
1365 Linden AveWings in Mercer Village
Margaritas Mexican Grill Mercer Village
1602 Montpelier AveMexican food in Mercer Village
Ingleside Village Pizza is a popular pizza spot further out from downtown. Try the sloppy bread sticks.
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Ingleside Village Pizza
2395 Ingleside AveIngleside Village Pizza is a popular pizza spot further out from downtown. Try the sloppy bread sticks.
A large craft beer selection on tap and light food menu. Nice dog-friendly outdoor seating area. The basement has additional seating.
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Just Tap'd Macon
488 1st StA large craft beer selection on tap and light food menu. Nice dog-friendly outdoor seating area. The basement has additional seating.
Burgers, fries with a variety of dipping sauces, and craft beer brewed on-site. Note the seating is a large picnic table setup.
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Ocmulgee Brewpub
484 2nd StBurgers, fries with a variety of dipping sauces, and craft beer brewed on-site. Note the seating is a large picnic table setup.
Locally brewed craft beer. Sandwiches and sides. The macaroni and cheese is tasty. They have a large dog-friendly outdoor seating area with corn-hole.
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Fall Line Brewing Co.
567 Plum StLocally brewed craft beer. Sandwiches and sides. The macaroni and cheese is tasty. They have a large dog-friendly outdoor seating area with corn-hole.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great live music. You will smell like an ashtray but it is a cool bar with a patio out back.
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The Hummingbird Stage and Taproom
430 Cherry StGreat live music. You will smell like an ashtray but it is a cool bar with a patio out back.
You might want to ride a mechanical bull or listen to country music while you drink a bud light.
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The Crazy Bull
473 2nd StYou might want to ride a mechanical bull or listen to country music while you drink a bud light.
This isn't really a bar. They have a sh*t ton of beer on draught and some light food. No smoking inside. You can do flights and taste a lot of different beers. Secret tip: Start a tab downstairs with your food order then order beer upstairs. When you close your check if the line is long upstairs you aren't standing in it.
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Just Tap'd Macon
488 1st StThis isn't really a bar. They have a sh*t ton of beer on draught and some light food. No smoking inside. You can do flights and taste a lot of different beers. Secret tip: Start a tab downstairs with your food order then order beer upstairs. When you close your check if the line is long upstairs you aren't standing in it.
Macon's Dueling Piano Bar
570 Mulberry StLike pianos? How about two?
JBA
425 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdA small bar with live music and a jazz and blues feel.
A cool dive bar with a lot of music history. Check out the Wall of Fame!
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Grant's Lounge
576 Poplar StA cool dive bar with a lot of music history. Check out the Wall of Fame!
B J's Billiards
430 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdPlay some pool and have a drink.
Late Nite Macon
420 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdIf you're looking for a nightclub and a DJ this is your spot.
The Society Garden is a fun spot in Ingleside Village with craft beer and wine slushies with some live music and a cool atmosphere. It's a pretty popular spot.
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The Society Garden
2389 Ingleside AveThe Society Garden is a fun spot in Ingleside Village with craft beer and wine slushies with some live music and a cool atmosphere. It's a pretty popular spot.
Sightseeing
This free little library at Georgia Avenue and College Street has books available and is cool. Because it is a Tardis from Doctor Who.
Georgia Avenue
Georgia AvenueThis free little library at Georgia Avenue and College Street has books available and is cool. Because it is a Tardis from Doctor Who.
Luther Williams Field is a baseball stadium in Macon, Georgia. It was built in 1929, and is the centerpiece of Central City Park in Macon. Today, it is the second-oldest minor league stadium in the country.
Luther Williams Field
Willie Smokie Glover DriveLuther Williams Field is a baseball stadium in Macon, Georgia. It was built in 1929, and is the centerpiece of Central City Park in Macon. Today, it is the second-oldest minor league stadium in the country.
This church is ridiculous. It is a city block of neo-gothic delight and we wonder how much it would cost to build something like this today?
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St. Joseph's Catholic Church
830 Poplar StThis church is ridiculous. It is a city block of neo-gothic delight and we wonder how much it would cost to build something like this today?
Check out rockcandytours.com to learn about really cool music history in Macon including this famous dive bar and Grant's wall of fame.
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Grant's Lounge
576 Poplar StCheck out rockcandytours.com to learn about really cool music history in Macon including this famous dive bar and Grant's wall of fame.
Essentials
Kroger
4650 Forsyth RdGrocery and Pharmacy close by.
Splash & Dash Laundromat
2081 Pio Nono AveWash your skivvies.
CVS
1390 Pio Nono Ave24 Hour Pharmacy
Kroger
4650 Forsyth RdA little nicer Kroger a little farther away
Walmart Supercenter
5955 Zebulon RdIf you need it Walmart probably has it.
Getting Around
Busses. And in a cool historic train station too. Uber is new and available more at night and on weekends. Taxis are available. We like to walk or ride our bikes.
Macon Transit Authority and Macon Terminal Station
200 Cherry StBusses. And in a cool historic train station too. Uber is new and available more at night and on weekends. Taxis are available. We like to walk or ride our bikes.
Groome Transportation
4540 Sheraton DrShuttle to the Atlanta Airport. Make reservations online.
Arts & Culture
This house museum is super cool and let's you travel back in time to a period in Macon when this family had enough money for crazy things like running water.
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Johnston–Felton–Hay House
934 Georgia AveThis house museum is super cool and let's you travel back in time to a period in Macon when this family had enough money for crazy things like running water.
Check out the only structure in Macon damaged during the Civil War at this house museum.
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Cannonball House (Macon, Georgia)
856 Mulberry StCheck out the only structure in Macon damaged during the Civil War at this house museum.
Awesome building in the shape of an African helmet with cool art inside.
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Tubman Museum
310 Cherry StAwesome building in the shape of an African helmet with cool art inside.
Uniforms and balls. And lots of cool sports stuff related to Georgia.
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Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
301 Cherry StUniforms and balls. And lots of cool sports stuff related to Georgia.
Contemporary Arts Exchange
590 Mulberry StOn the First Friday of each month artists open their studios.
Macon Arts Alliance
486 1st StThey have cool art for sale from local artists.
Museum of Arts and Sciences
4182 Forsyth RdPlanetarium is awesome. Great family spot.
Unofficial: Climb up in a cool fort.
Official: Fort Hawkins was established in 1806 by President Thomas Jefferson and Indian Agent Col. Benjamin Hawkins as an official U.S. Army Fort and Indian Factory for trading and meeting with Native Americans. At the time, it was the western frontier and a wilderness. It overlooked the ancient Indian Mounds
Fort Hawkins
Emery HighwayUnofficial: Climb up in a cool fort.
Official: Fort Hawkins was established in 1806 by President Thomas Jefferson and Indian Agent Col. Benjamin Hawkins as an official U.S. Army Fort and Indian Factory for trading and meeting with Native Americans. At the time, it was the western frontier and a wilderness. It overlooked the ancient Indian Mounds
Check out this house museum for all things Allman Brothers.
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I-Museum ka-The Allman Brothers Band ku-The Big House
2321 Vineville AveCheck out this house museum for all things Allman Brothers.