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Help Wikitravel grow by contributing to an article. Learn how. Macon (Georgia) From Wikitravel North America : United States of America travel advice when staying at the homestead resort in va : South : Georgia : Classic Heartland : Macon Jump to: navigation, search Contents [+] Get in By car By bus By train By plane [+] Get around By foot By bus By car See Do [+] Buy Shopping centers Other noteworthy places to shop Eat [+] Drink Downtown Sleep [+] Cope Hospitals Consulates Get out Macon [1] is a city in Georgia s Classic Heartland. Macon is the center of a metropolitan travel advice when staying at the homestead resort in va area that contains travel advice when staying at the homestead resort in va around 400,000 people and encompasses the nearby city of Warner Robins. The downtown area of Macon has antebellum homes, cathedrals, and other historic buildings that were built in the past by Macon s elite, including the Woodruff House, the Hay House, and the Cannonball House. Macon is one of several cities to hold a cherry blossom celebration in springtime, although Macon stands out because it has a particularly large number of trees throughout travel advice when staying at the homestead resort in va the city. With over 275,000 Yoshino cherry trees, Macon is known as the Cherry Blossom Capital of the World. [edit] Get in [edit] By car From the north: Drive south on I-75. To reach the main downtown area of Macon, take exit 164, turn left at the end of the exit ramp, then drive along Forsyth St. a short distance into the main downtown area. From the south: Drive north on I-75. To reach the main downtown area of Macon, take exit exit 164, turn right at the end of the exit ramp, then drive along Forsyth St. a short distance into the main downtown area. From the east: Drive west on I-16. To reach the main downtown area of Macon, take exit 1B, turn right at the end of the exit ramp, then drive along the 2nd St. bridge over the Ocmulgee River into the main downtown area. From the west: There are no interstates that travel directly into Macon from the west. However, there are many state highways that you can use. The best route will depend on where you re traveling from; consult a road atlas. [edit] By bus Greyhound, 65 Spring St, ☎ +1 478 743-5411, [2]. Greyhound, America s largest bus carrier, can connect you to many other major cities in the southern United States region. Unfortunately, though, they do not offer service to the smaller cities and towns near Macon, including Warner Robins.  edit [edit] By train Currently, there are no commuter trains that travel directly to GPS However, Atlanta travel advice when staying at the homestead resort in va s Amtrak station [3] offers bus service to and from GPS [edit] By plane Delta Connection [4] makes two daily trips between Macon s Middle Georgia Regional Airport [5] (1000 Terminal Dr., ☎ +1 478 751-3760, IATA: MCN) and Atlanta s Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport [6] (IATA: ATL). The Middle Georgia Regional Airport has several car rental service stations; see below in the Get around section for more information. Many visitors travel advice when staying at the homestead resort in va choose to fly into Atlanta s much larger travel advice when staying at the homestead resort in va Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport [7] 80 miles North and then drive or take shuttle service from Atlanta to GPS The most popular shuttle service is Groome Transportation, 4540 Sheraton travel advice when staying at the homestead resort in va Dr, ☎ +1 478 471-1616 (maconoffice@groometrans.com), [8]. $31 one-way or $58 roundtrip.  edit [edit] Get around [edit] By foot Maps and schedules Downtown Macon (with landmarks labeled) [9] Bus routes [10] and schedule [11] The downtown area is reasonably compact, and most travelers can probably explore this area on foot. However, traveling to other sites outside the downtown area will require an automobile. [edit] By bus The Macon Transit Authority travel advice when staying at the homestead resort in va [12] (☎ +1 478 803-2505, 5:00-22:00 M thru Sat) operates a bus service throughout the city. The routes map [13] will show you which bus route to take, and the bus schedule travel advice when staying at the homestead resort in va [14] will explain when to arrive travel advice when staying at the homestead resort in va at the bus stop. In general, a bus arrives travel advice when staying at the homestead resort in va at each stop every 30-40 minutes. You must pay the bus fare when you board the bus; the regular fare is $1. If you will be transferring to a second bus route in order to reach your final destination, notify the bus driver when you pay your $1 fare; each transfer costs $0.25. When the bus is within one or two blocks of your destination, pull the yellow cord inside the bus to signal to the driver that you want to stop. [edit] By car Touring Macon by car is perhaps the best way to see the city, especially if you plan to visit sites far from the main downtown area, such as the Ocmulgee Indian Mounds [15] or the Museum of Arts and Sciences [16]. There are several car rental services in Macon: Alamo Rent a Car, 1000 Terminal travel advice when staying at the homestead resort in va Ave, ☎ +1 478 788-5385‎ (fax: +1 478 788-8044), [17]. 8:00-22:00 M thru F, 10:00-18:00 Sat, 10:00-22:00 travel advice when staying at the homestead resort in va Sun.  edit Avis Rent a Car, 1000 Terminal Dr, ☎ +1 478 788-3840, [18]. 8:00-22:00 M thru F, 9:00-18:00 Sat, 10:30-22:00 Sun.  edit Budget Rent-A-Car, 1000 Terminal Dr, ☎ +1 478 784-7130, [19]. 8:00-22:00 M thru F, 9:00-18:00 Sat, 10:30-22:00 Sun.  edit Economy Rent-A-Car, 2145 Riverside Dr, ☎ +1 478 742-4316‎, [20].  edit Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 2840 Pio Nono Ave, ☎ +1 478 784-8633, [21]. 7:30-18:00 M thru F, 9:00-12:00 Sat, closed Sun.  edit Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 2135 Riverside travel advice when staying at the homestead resort in va Dr, ☎ +1 478 746-9422, [22]. 7:30-18:00 M thru F, 9:00-12:00 Sat, closed travel advice when staying at the homestead resort in va Sun.  edit Hertz Rent a Car, 2178 Flightline Avenue, ☎ +1 478 788-3600‎, [23]. 8:00-21:00 M Tu Fr, 8:00-19:00 W, 8:00-20:30 Th, 9:00-17:00 Sat, 10:00-21:00 Sun.  edit Hertz Rent a Car, 1000 Terminal Dr, ☎ +1 478 788-3600‎, [24]. 8:00-21:00 M Tu Fr, 8:00-19:00 W, 8:00-20:30 Th, 9:00-17:00 Sat, 10:00-21:00 Sun.  edit [edit][add listing] See Heritage Trail along the Ocmulgee River. There is a statue there commemorating Otis Redding who was born and raised in Macon  edit Ocmulgee Indian Mounds, [25].  edit The Hay House, [26].  edit Rose Hill Cemetery. Historic cemetery, final resting place of Allman Brothers Band members Duane Allman and Berry Oakley  edit Vineville Avenue. travel advice when staying at the homestead resort in va Dozens of historic houses and churches  edit The Museum of Arts and Sciences, [27].  edit Georgia Music Hall of Fame, [28].  edit Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, [29].  edit Tubman African-American Museum, [30].  edit Georgia Children s Museum, [31].  edit [edit][add listing] Do There are special events that are held at specific times: Cherry Blossom Festival [32]. Every year from late March to mid-April, mostly in the downtown area and Central City Park but some events are held in other areas of the city. Parades, carnivals, travel advice when staying at the homestead resort in va crafts market, local art exhibitions, travel advice when staying at the homestead resort in va concerts, and other special events. Georgia State Fair [33]. Every year in late September in Central City Park. First Friday. The first Friday night of every month in the downtown area. Festival-like atmosphere with music and streetside shops. Downtown bars sell beer at cheap prices. Macon Music [34] baseball games: Mid-May to mid-August in Central City Park at Luther Williams Field, which is the second travel advice when staying at the homestead resort in va oldest minor league baseball stadium in the United States. Macon Music team has now folded, but check for any new team that may decide to call Macon home. [edit][add listing] Buy [edit] Shopping centers Macon Mall, 3661 Eisenhower Parkway, ☎ +1 478 477-8840, [35]. 10:00-21:00 M thru Sat, 12:00-18:00 Sun, hours extended for Christmas season. Large indoor mall. Has become increasingly less popular due to crime, travel advice when staying at the homestead resort in va violence, gang-related activity, and the recent opening of the Shoppes at River Crossing [36]. Still a good place to shop, however.  edit Shoppes at River Crossing, 5080 Riverside Dr, ☎ +1 478 254-2940. 10:00-21:00 M thru Sat, 12:00-18:00 Sun, differs for holidays. Open-air shopping center. Recently built. Includes Belk s, Dillard s, a large Barnes Noble, and other stores.  edit Eisenhower Crossing, Presidential Parkway. Open-air shopping center with many well-known businesses in a concentrated area. Includes Target, Best Buy, Old Navy, Office Depot, Ross, GNC, Dick s Sporting Goods, Home Depot, and various others.  edit [edit] Other noteworthy places to shop Academy Sports Outdoors, 1689 Eisenhower Pkwy, ☎ +1 478 785-2300, [37]. 9:00-21:00 M thru Sat, 10:00-19:00 Sun. Sells outdoors products. Similar to Bass Pro Shops but cheaper and less decorative.  edit Bass Pro Shops, 5000 Bass Pro Blvd, ☎ +1 478 757-7600, [38]. 9:00-22:00 M thru Sat, 10:00-19:00 Sun. Sells outdoors products for fishing, hunting, etc. Recently built. Somewhat expensive.  edit [edit][add listing] Eat Nu-Way Weiners, [39]. Nationally recognized as making one of the best hot dogs in the United States, second longest continually-operating hot dog stand in the U.S. (since 1916).  edit Fincher s BBQ, 3947 Houston Ave, Macon, GA, 31206, ☎ (478) 788-1900‎. Old style drive-in BBQ that actually went on a NASA shuttle mission. In Macon since 1935, this is a must-try.  edit Backburner. a nicer small French restaurant close to Ingleside Village this is probably one of the most under-stated restuarants in GPS  edit Tic Toc Room.  edit Natalia travel advice when staying at the homestead resort in va s. Probably the most expensive restaurant in the city; do not be fooled by the shabby exterior of the restaurant the food makes up for what the location lacks.  edit Macon Pizza in the alley, 575 Mulberry Street Lane (downtown) (Between Mulbeery and Cherry sts.), ☎ 478-442-2369, [40]. Open every day except travel advice when staying at the homestead resort in va Monday. Casual Italian dinning in a relaxed atmosphere featuring pizza, pasta, calzones, appetizers and much more. Beer and wine availiable. Big screen TV. We also offer delivery and catering services. very affordable.  edit [edit][add listing] Drink [edit] Downtown travel advice when staying at the homestead resort in va The Hummingbird Stage and Taproom, 430 Cherry St, Macon, Ga, 31201, ☎ (478) 741-9130, [41]. Friendly bar and stage in downtown GPS Hosts live music several nights of the week.  edit The Rookery, 543 Cherry St, Macon, Ga, 31201, ☎ (478) 746-8658‎. Resturant by day, bar by night. This is a frequent travel advice when staying at the homestead resort in va drinking spot for many of the local college undergraduates.  edit The Red Eye, 401 Cherry St, Macon, Ga, 31201, ☎ (478) 722-0005‎.  edit Tic Toc Room, 408 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Macon, G