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Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Where to Stay and Play in Macon, Georgia

History, art, culture … Macon is home to a series of attractions that the entire family will adore. Here are five must-see places to visit and three hotel options perfect for a Georgia family vacation.

Where to Play in Macon

Hay House
Hay House

Hay House

Featured on A&E’s “America’s Castles,” the Hay House’s seven stories, 80-foot cupola and breathtaking fine arts and rooms make this a must-see mansion.

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame

The largest state sports hall in America, the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame holds 3,000 artifacts, 14,000 square feet of exhibits, interactive games and so much more.

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Explore the 17,000+ years old Native American earth lodge and mounds formed before the Europeans arrived. The Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park is also part of the Civil War and the Trail of Tears in the American history.

 

Mark Smith Planetarium
Mark Smith Planetarium at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon

Museum of Arts and Sciences

Take a trip into the outer limits in the Mark Smith Planetarium at the Museum of Arts and Sciences. Come face to face with 70 live animals and get acquainted with Ziggy, the museum's 40-million-year-old whale.

Tubman Museum

Travel through time, from Africa to America, as you explore the Tubman Museum, the South's largest facility devoted to African American art, history and culture.

 

Where to Stay in Macon

Hilton Garden Inn

You'll find Hilton Garden Inn near downtown Macon, with free Wi-Fi, in-room microwaves and fridges, and an on-site restaurant.

Holiday Inn Macon North

Holiday Inn Macon North is one of the city’s newest hotels. Kids will love the heated, indoor saltwater pool, and parents can enjoy a cocktail at the full-service restaurant, which offers dinner and a hot breakfast buffet for $6.99 where kids 12 and under eat for half price!

Wingate by Wyndham

Wingate by Wyndham has an outdoor pool, continental breakfast and more.

Published: October 2018
Written by: Lesli Peterson
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