Located an hour south of Atlanta and 20 minutes north of Macon, you would probably recognize the main street of Juliette anywhere - that is, if you've seen the iconic 1991 film " Fried Green Tomatoes." What was once a bustling railroad community in the early 1900s, Juliette was the perfect location...
We love to make history part of our travel adventures; it is an easy and wonderful way to make the past come alive for kids. Recently we visited LaGrange, where, as a family, we learned about a man who cherished civil nationalism, a man who overcame incredible adversity to make unprecedented strides...
From the capital of the South ( Atlanta), down through the soul of South ( Macon) and to the Hostess City of the South ( Savannah), this itinerary introduces three of Georgia’s most storied cities, served up with a heaping helping of Southern hospitality.
Pioneering and proudly Southern, the Allman Brothers Band was offered every opportunity — and actively encouraged — to move to either Los Angeles or New York City. Instead, it chose to remain true to its roots, making Macon and its environs both a physical and spiritual home for one of the more...
Location: Macon In 1969 a revolution was launched from the streets of Macon, consisting of guitars, bass, keyboards, drums, and a uniquely spirited brotherhood. The revolutionaries of record were the Allman Brothers Band, who, as the founders of what became known as Southern rock, changed the course...
Location: Macon Rock Candy Tours, in partnership with Visit Macon, is now offering the Rock n' Soul Riding Tour every Saturday, starting at 10 a.m., from the Downtown Macon Visitors Center. This personally guided van tour takes passengers through two hours of Macon music history, featuring the...
Hear live music, see where The Vampire Diaries was filmed, and much more in charming historic towns from Athens to Macon.
Sometimes you just need a quick getaway to recharge, to put things in perspective and to feed your soul. Here are three Georgia weekends that do just that through music, nature and family time. Macon Music Macon is the center of Georgia. It was also the epicenter of Southern rock. Capricorn Records...
When you think of hockey, think Georgia. The state’s professional minor league hockey scene is taking center stage and giving sports fans a fresh and exhilarating way to see the state. With teams in Atlanta, Savannah, Columbus, Athens, Macon and a new franchise coming soon to Augusta, there is no...
Suit up and explore some of the best fields, stadiums and courts the Peach State has to offer for tournaments and events large or small. Multi-Sport Venues When it comes to sports, Georgia doesn’t play favorites, and neither do these destinations, which offer facilities for several sports along with...