Why go
- City in Georgia, United States.
- Served by Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN).
History
Macon, officially Macon–Bibb County, is a consolidated city-county in Georgia, United States. Situated near the fall line of the Ocmulgee River in Central Georgia, it is 85 miles (137 km) southeast of Atlanta and 165 miles (266 km) northwest of Savannah. Macon's population was 157,346 in the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Macon metropolitan area, which had 234,802 people in 2020.
Where to stay
353 College St, Macon, GA 31201 · 1842inn.com
1085 Georgia Ave, Macon, GA 31201 · burkemansionmacon.com
2870 Jeffersonville Rd, Macon, GA 31217 · oyorooms.com
350 2nd St, Macon, GA 31201 · thewoodwardhotel.com
1502 Sam Nunn Blvd, Perry, GA 31069 · ihg.com
6009 Harrison Rd, Macon, GA 31206 · hometownmacon.com
4615 Chambers Rd, Macon, GA 31206 · wyndhamhotels.com
2720 Riverside Dr, Macon, GA 31204 · redroof.com
4970 Harrison Rd, Macon, GA 31206 · ihg.com
4999 Eisenhower Pkwy, Macon, GA 31206 · wyndhamhotels.com
5010 Eisenhower Pkwy, Macon, GA 31206 · hilton.com
1550 Mercer University Dr, Macon, GA 31204 · marriott.com
4604 Chambers Rd, Macon, GA 31206 · discoveryinn-ga.com
4755 Chambers Rd, Macon, GA 31206 · wyndhamhotels.com
100 General Courtney Hodges Blvd, Perry, GA 31069 · marriott.com
401 Cotton Ave, Macon, GA 31201 · marriott.com
4765 Chambers Rd, Macon, GA 31206 · wyndhamhotels.com
1220 Stadium Dr, Macon, GA 31204 · hilton.com
6065 Harrison Rd, Macon, GA 31206 · hilton.com
240 Coliseum Dr, Macon, GA 31217 · marriott.com
4951 Eisenhower Pkwy, Macon, GA 31206 · regencyinnsuitesmacon.us
4681 Chambers Rd, Macon, GA 31206 · bestwestern.com
2400 Riverside Dr, Macon, GA 31204 · bestwestern.com
4717 Chambers Rd, Macon, GA 31206 · choicehotels.com
4630 Chambers Rd, Macon, GA 31206 · choicehotels.com
2690 Riverside Dr, Macon, GA 31204 · stayhihotels.com
1459 Eisenhower Pkwy, Macon, GA 31206 · intownsuites.com
6000 Harrison Rd, Macon, GA 31206 · bridgeview-suites.lany.io
4709 Chambers Rd, Macon, GA 31206 · choicehotels.com
Unnamed Road, Macon, GA 31206
2737 Sheraton Dr Suite 140, Macon, GA 31204
Indoor
205 Broadway, Macon, GA 31201
Indoor
2594 Old Gray Hwy, Macon, GA 31211
2240 Gray Hwy, Macon, GA 31211
Restaurants & places to go
Fast Food · fast food · nu-wayweiners.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 975 Gray Highway, Macon, 31211 · arbys.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 07:00-22:30 Features: takeaway · 3820 Riverside Drive, Macon, 31210-1813 · bk.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 06:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · 140 Tom… · chick-fil-a.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: 05:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 4450 Forsyth Road, Macon, 31210 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 165 Tom Hill Senior Boulevard, Macon, 31210 · restaurants.ihop.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 120 Tom Hill SR Boulevard, Macon, 31210 · pandaexpress.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 265 Tom Hill SR Boulevard, Macon, 31210 · locations.papajohns.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-02:00; Su 08:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · 945 Gray Highway, Macon, 31211 · locations.tacobell.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 840 Riverside Drive, Macon, 31201 · locations.wafflehouse.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-19:00; Su 12:00-17:00 · 359 3rd Street, Macon, 31201-3360 · hellobobacafe.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 120 Tom Hill SR Boulevard, Macon, 31210 · locations.chipotle.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 4640 Forsyth Road, Macon, 31210 · starbucks.com
Wings, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 4634 Presidential Parkway, Macon, 31206
Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Th 07:00-18:00; Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-20:00; Mo,Su off · 546 Poplar Street, Macon, 31201 · tasteandseecoffee.com
Asian, Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-21:30 · 610 North Avenue, 31211
Seafood, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Juice, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-22:00,Sa 10:00- 21:00,Su 11:00- 22:00 · 1413 Rocky Creek Road, Macon, 31206 · sharksfishandchickenchicagostyle.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant · 891 Gray Highway, Macon, 31211
Greek, Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Greek/Italian restaurant
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
French, Restaurant · French restaurant · 2242 Ingleside Avenue, Macon, 31204
Indoor
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · 181 Tom Hill SR Boulevard, Macon, 31210 · locations.panerabread.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 3710 Northside Drive, Macon, 31210 · culvers.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-21:30; Sa-Su 11:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 910 Riverside Drive Lane, Macon, 31201 · zaxbys.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 1493 Gray Highway, Macon, 31211
Pizza, Italian, Chicken, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su 11:00-21:30; Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 1510 Mercer University Drive, Macon, 31204 · amici-cafe.com
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · restaurants.applebees.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 610 North Avenue, Macon, 31201 · elsombreromacon.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · 1635 Montpelier Ave, 31201 · jitteryjoes.com
Wings, Restaurant · Wings restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Seafood, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 512 Poplar Street, Macon, 31201
Restaurant · restaurant · 3360 Brookdale Avenue, Payne City, 31204
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant · 4591 Broadway, Macon, 31206
Indoor
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-01:00; Sa-Su 08:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 883 Pine Street, Macon, 31201 · restaurants.subway.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 00:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 3650 Riverside Drive, Macon · krystal.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 4475 Forsyth Road, Macon, 31210 · locations.kfc.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 1635 Montpelier Ave, Macon, 31201 · inglesidevillagepizza.com
63 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) 10 mi to the centre
1000 Terminal Dr, Macon, GA 31297 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Silver Airways (3M)) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Atlanta, Orlando (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Macon Downtown Airport (MAC) 5.8 mi to the centre
Macon, GA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Perry Houston County Airport 23 mi to the centre
Perry, GA, US
Thomaston Upson County Airport 36 mi to the centre
Thomaston, GA, US
Hutto Farm Airport 16 mi to the centre
Fort Valley, GA, US
Smith Field 17 mi to the centre
Byron, GA, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN); 24 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MCN has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Atlanta, Orlando).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Macon, Georgia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
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