The Macon area was inhabited continuously for 10,000 years by successive Native American tribes of hunters and farmers. Ocmulgee, administered by the National Park Service, is the largest archeological development east of the Mississippi River. Take a short walk to the ceremonial center and climb to the top of the Great Temple Mound for an overview of the complex. Funeral mounds, lesser temple mounds, prehistoric trenches and other sites are connected by walking and driving tours. The administration building houses artifacts and dioramas.
Macon has plenty of festivals and events and celebrations scattered throughout the year.
March, of course, has the Cherry Blossom Festival. During the Secret Gardens Tour in May, you can explore enchanting private gardens in Macon's most charming neighborhoods. Also in May is the Tubman Museum's Festival, which celebrates Pan-African culture and its contributions centered on the theme of love, peace, unity and hope. Featured activities include a parade of masquerades, Caribbean steel bands, reggae, African music, dancers, films, children's entertainment and cultural demonstrations. In July, Midsummer Macon features a three-week program of arts education and participation.