Lantern Light Tours at Ocmulgee Mounds

Event Date

Friday, March 20, 2026
7:30pm - 9:00pm

Schedule

Dates & times for March 2026
Friday, March 20, 2026 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Saturday, March 21, 2026 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Friday, March 27, 2026 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Saturday, March 28, 2026 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Venue

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
1207 Emery Hwy
Macon GA 31217
Lantern Light Tours, Photo Credit Stephen Cook

Experience Ocmulgee Under the Stars!

Held annually during Macon’s Cherry Blossom Festival, the Lantern Light Tours at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park are a family-favorite tradition! Grab a lantern and walk the luminary-lined paths through the ancestral homeland of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Learn about Ocmulgee’s rich 12,000-year history through engaging interpretive talks. End your journey with breathtaking views of Downtown Macon illuminated at night, seen from the top of the Great Temple Mound.

• Tours start at 7:30 PM and run every 10 minutes, with the last tour at 9:00 PM.
• Each tour lasts approximately 1 hour.
• Gates open at 7:00 PM
• Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour time to check in.

Rain or shine! Be prepared for uneven ground in places. Reserve Your Spot Today! Tickets: $8 | Limited availability

Amenities
Facility Amenities
  • Free Parking
  • Parking on Site
  • Concessions
  • Public Restrooms
Near Interstate Highway
  • 16
  • 75
Payment Options
  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
Special Tags
  • Eco-Friendly
Suitable for Ages
  • All Ages
Group Amenities
  • Group-Friendly
General Information
  • Family-Friendly
  • Partially Accessible
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