Southeast Travel Guide » macon http://geckosgeorgia.com/blog Southeast Travel Destinations Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:27:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 Macon Georgia http://geckosgeorgia.com/blog/2010/05/macon-georgia/ http://geckosgeorgia.com/blog/2010/05/macon-georgia/#comments Thu, 13 May 2010 14:11:14 +0000 admin http://geckosgeorgia.com/blog/?p=449 Macon, Georgia is located almost in the geographic center of Georgia. Its central location to everything else in Georgia and its location on the Ocmulgee River made Macon a booming town in the 19th century. As time passed the state capital was moved from Macon to Atlanta and the city slowed in growth. It is still, [...]]]> Macon, Georgia is located almost in the geographic center of Georgia. Its central location to everything else in Georgia and its location on the Ocmulgee River made Macon a booming town in the 19th century. As time passed the state capital was moved from Macon to Atlanta and the city slowed in growth. It is still, however, a thriving Georgian city that is actually more “Southern” in mannerisms than Atlanta. If you are coming to Georgia to see “the real South” Macon is a must see city. There are some great sites to see in Macon and it is easy to spend a day or two touring the museums and old homes. Spring is the best time to see this beautiful city. That’s when the dogwoods and azaleas are in bloom.
Things to Do and See in Macon
Hay House
This Italian Renaisssance revival mansion was built in 1859 and is a great way to see a glorius antebellum home. It is located at 934 Georgia Avenue. Call the Hay House to find out more: 478-742-8155
Cannonball House
After you visit the Hay House walk down the street to the Cannonball House to see the column that was hit by a cannonball during the American Civil War in Georgia. This antebellum home is located at 856 Mulberry Street. Call them at: 478-745-5982
Ocmulgee National Monument
If you think the antebellum houses of Macon are old you should visit the Ocmulgee National Monument. The history of this ancient Indian site starts 10,000 years ago, but the main attraction, earthen mounds, were built by the people of the Mississippian culture that lived in the area around 900 A.D. Visit the mounds at 1207 Emery Highway or call: 478-752-8257

]]> http://geckosgeorgia.com/blog/2010/05/macon-georgia/feed/ 0 Ocmulgee River Kayak Trip http://geckosgeorgia.com/blog/2009/04/ocmulgee-river-kayaking/ http://geckosgeorgia.com/blog/2009/04/ocmulgee-river-kayaking/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:22:22 +0000 admin http://geckosgeorgia.com/blog/?p=31 Last fall I went kayaking and canoeing on the Ocmulgee River with friends. We traveled from Macon south for about 25 miles to GA Hwy 96. The water was low due to the drought for the first half of the trip (day 1), but by the second half (day 2) the river opened up and was deep enough for easy passage. I would love to continue on the Ocmulgee River from Hawkinsville to the Altamaha River and on to the Atlantic Ocean.

Below are some pictures from our trip.

Train Over the Ocmulgee River

Train Over the Ocmulgee River

Rob Davis & Scott Kennedy in Canoe

Rob Davis & Scott Kennedy in Canoe

Spanish Moss covered trees on the Ocmulgee River

Spanish Moss covered trees on the Ocmulgee River

Me in My Kayak on the Ocmulgee
Me in My Kayak on the Ocmulgee

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