Things to Do in Macon (2025)

Macon’s definitive music-history tour now runs through Visit Macon, but it keeps founder-led storytelling energy. Expect stops tied to Little Richard, Otis Redding, and Capricorn lore. Featured by Lonely Planet and backed by local arts partners, it’s the best first step.

The home where the Allman Brothers Band lived now houses gold records, instruments, and lived‑in rooms that shaped Southern rock. Frequently cited by Southern Living and music writers, it’s open weekly with rotating exhibits and intimate yard shows.

Capricorn’s restored Studio A, working Studio B, and an interactive museum connect Macon’s past to its present recording scene. Lauded by Rolling Stone and highlighted by recent travel features, tours show how hits were cut—and how new ones still are.

Called the Original Home of Southern Rock, Grant’s hosts the weekly Macon Music Revue and a steady slate of regional acts. Spotlighted by Southern Living and the Georgia Music Foundation, it’s where the story still gets written live on stage.

A 1921 stage built by Charles H. Douglass, this storied Black theatre hosted legends and still books films, festivals, and concerts. Recognized by Fodor’s and regional media, it remains a vital cultural anchor in downtown Macon.

Since 1959, H&H has fed musicians and locals alike—Mama Louise even rode the Allman Brothers tour bus. Frequently praised by Southern Living and Axios, the meat‑and‑three plates remain a rite of passage for Macon music pilgrims.

A downtown original from the Capricorn era, The Rookery still slings Allman Burgers and Jimmy Carter shakes to a lively cross‑section of locals. Regularly recommended by Southern Living and Atlanta Magazine, it’s classic Macon hospitality with stories on the walls.

A modern smokehouse and brewpub with a basement arcade, Piedmont pours house beers alongside inventive plates. Noted by regional outlets and the Georgia Music Foundation’s festival programming, it’s a fun, family‑friendly downtown hangout before or after a show.

Downtown’s lively brewery pairs easy‑drinking lagers and seasonal slushies with a big patio and community events. Frequently highlighted by Southern Living and local media, Fall Line embodies Macon’s current creative upswing.

Part neighborhood gathering place, part outdoor stage, this family‑friendly beer garden hosts weekend bands and pop‑ups. Southern Living calls it a perfect local hangout; locals come for 100‑plus beers, frozen cocktails, and a laid‑back midtown scene.

This downtown vinyl hub fuels Macon’s music ecosystem with new and used records, in‑store sets, and Record Store Day energy. Covered by the Macon Telegraph and Georgia Music Foundation events, it’s a natural stop before a night at Grant’s.

Run by the Otis Redding Foundation, this storefront museum packs memorabilia and stories of the King of Soul. Recent news of the new Otis Redding Center for the Arts underscores Macon’s living commitment to music education and legacy.