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 is the heart of Georgia, a historical crossroads in the South, and 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 events in Macon include the Cherry Blossom Festival in March and the Georgia State Fair in September.
The Cox Capitol Theatre building was originally a bank, built at the end of the 19 th century. It was converted to a theater in 1917 quickly became a hub of activity in downtown Macon. In 1975 the Capitol Theatre closed its doors, and didn't reopen until 2006, when it reopened as a movie house and live entertainment venue.
The Tubman African American Museum, Georgia's largest African American museum offers fourteen exhibition galleries, a resource center and magnificent 63-foot mural depicting African-American art, history and culture. Permanent collections are accompanied by touring national and international exhibitions by well-known African American artists. The Tubman African American Museum also hosts the annual PanAfrican Festival.
|
