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Start your journey with a stop inside the Visit Macon Downtown Visitors Center and take a selfie in front of the neon selfie wall!

Visit Macon is the go-to stop for all things Macon! Our team will help kickstart your adventure in Macon. Be sure to visit visitmacon.org for more information.

N. Carlos Robinson (@ncarlosj) - Partnering with Synovous Bank, Carlos brings familiar and representative imageryto reflect Macon's history and vibrant diversity. The organic beauty of the Ocmulgee River and and middle Georgia's wildlife, a figure representing the original indigenous people of Macon-Bibb County, and nods to Macon's place as a significant part of rock n' roll history - all come together in Mulberry St. Lane.

Murals at Macon Terminal Station, from left ro right:

"Riders’ Flow" by Chris Logan

About Chris: Christopher Logan (Loganic) has an MFA from NYU. Logan is an artist with an international exhibition and mural production history including mural commissions in Michigan USA, Berlin, Germany and Dakar, Senegal. Loganic’s mural incorporates silhouettes of individuals he encountered at the MTA station. Bus passengers volunteered to have their shadows sketched and were later included in the finished mural.

"Birds of Prey" by Isaac Ramsey

About Isaac: Isaac Ramsey earned an MFA from the University of Connecticut in Scenic Design. He is a Professor of Scene Design at Georgia College & State University. Ramsey has national experience in scene design and production and is a Kennedy Center award winner in Scene Design for Oedipus Rex. Isaac’s mural focuses on interaction with the natural world, specifically the State of Georgia’s birds of prey and their symbolism in our mascots such as the Hawks and Falcons. Isaac had st assist him students and residents collaborate in the installation of his mural.

"A Celebration of Grace" by Mary Francis Burt

About Mary Francis: Mary Frances earned a BFA from the Lamar Dodd School of Art, University of Georgia. A professional artist and designer, she is the Creative Director and Co-Owner of Burt and Burt Graphic Design and lives here in Macon. Mary Frances’ mural is titled “A Celebration of Grace” and the work was created to convey a message of goodwill. Using a color-coded system, Burt had community members participate in painting the mural along with her, offering them an opportunity to add their personal signatures to the piece.

"The Spirit of Macon" and "Spirit of Macon II" by Abraham Abebe

About Abraham: Abraham Abebe is a graphic design professor at Georgia College and State University who hails from Ethiopia. “I tried to develop the mural to magnify the significant service and contribution the MTA provides for the citizens and community in Macon,” Abebe said. “At the same time, I tried to reflect the diversity within the community as well. I used the power of the color in the warm energy just to show the harmony and unity in the diverse community. The MTA bus is a central element to bring the community together. I used it as a symbol to highlight its significant contribution,” said Abebe. “I also used birds as a conceptual element to reflect service of excellence, progress and achievement.”

The Terminal Station murals are supported by the Downtown Challenge Grants from Community Foundation of Central Georgia and funded by Knight Foundation and Peyton Anderson Foundation.

The Terminal Station was originally constructed in 1916 to be the "Union Station" of all 15 railroads operating in Macon at the time.

More than 100 arrivals a day were handled through the Macon Terminal during the 1920s and 1930s – the heyday of passenger rail. The beautifully restored 14,000 square foot lobby features original marble, gilt molding, and wooden benches. The Terminal Station is a truly unique venue and provides a beautiful setting for weddings & wedding receptions, band parties, fundraisers and any other special gathering.

The Museum at Capricorn interprets the history and impact of Capricorn Records and Capricorn Sound Studios in the context of Macon’s rich music heritage. More than 1,200 square feet of artifacts, murals and interactive digital kiosks featuring music, video and text bring Capricorn’s story to life.

"Tricera-Hops" - Christian Stanley of C. Stanley Creative (@cstanleycreative) - Four gigantic dinosaurs stampede through vines and dust clouds in a explosion of colorful and whimsical creature design. The size of the work makes if a fantastic sight from the outdoor patio at Fall LIne Brewery.

From Friday, September 8 through Sunday, September 10, artist Christian Stanley of Winter Springs, FL installed this mural sponsored by Fall Line Brewery during the Macon Mural Festival presented by Macon Arts Alliance. For more information visit maconartsalliance.org/macon-mural-festival

This iconic spot features a great view of the "Welcome to Macon Where the South Rocks" mural in front of the historic Douglass Theatre with Martin Luther King Jr Blvd in the background. This street was historically known as the musical corridor and called the Black Broadway of the South.

"Ice Queen" - Girls Who Paint, Allison Dunavant and Christine Crawford (@girlswhopaint) - On the eye-catching Oliver's Corner Bistro on Poplar and Third, the powerhouse duo created a piece that is both elegant and bold at the same time.

Artist Allison Dunavant of Johns Island, SC installed this mural sponsored by Oliver's Corner Bistro during the Macon Mural Festival presented by Macon Arts Alliance. For more information visit maconartsalliance.org/macon-mural-festival

Located in the heart of downtown, take a photo in front, behind, or on top of this Macon Welcome Sign.

A great photo spot during any time of year, this fountain is especially picturesque during Cherry Blossom Festival when the water is dyed pink to match the blooming trees in Third Street Park!

A great photo spot during the day... but especially at night! While you are in Cherry Street Lane, check out the "Bright City" outdoor art exhibit presented by NewTown Macon & Dashboard.

Grab a drink at Hightales, Hotel Forty Five's Rooftop Bar, and get a great photo with some of Macon's most famous buildings in the background: St. Joseph's Catholic Church and the City Auditorium.

This newly redesigned plaza is a great space to capture a photo of the buildings of historic Cotton Avenue and the Otis Redding Museum.

The Otis Redding Foundation is intimate museum with one-of-kind artifacts and stories from the Redding Family's personal collection.

Rising 200 ft. into the air, the twin cross-topped spires of St. Joseph Catholic Church add a certain grandeur to Downtown Macon's skyline.

The M design was inspired by the “I Love Macon” campaign

in 2012 that a group of young community leaders created as a way to encourage people who live in Macon to focus on the positive aspects of the community.

The 8 foot statue was created by local artist Jamie Adams, who was inspired by the “I Love Macon” campaign. The project was supported by a Knight Neighborhood Challenge grant. “I wanted to make something kind of representing we’re moving forward as a city.” The sculpture debut in August 2014.

The collaged mural depicts an iconic image the Allman Brother's Band dining at H&H Restaurant along with images of the original owners Inez Hill 'Mama Hill' and Louise Hudson 'Mama Louise' who fed the band during the early days of their career.

This colorful mural by artist Steven Teller was commissed by Moonhanger Group in 2021.

One of Georgia’s most distinguished structures, the Johnston-Felton-Hay House in Macon was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974. The house itself contains more than 18,000 square feet in 24 principal rooms.

"Experience Southern Hospitality" The 1842 Inn blends the amenities of a grand hotel and the ambience of a country inn.

The house, built in 1842 by John Gresham, is a fine specimen of Greek revival architecture. Mr. Gresham, a former mayor of Macon, attorney, judge and cotton merchant lived in the home until 1900 when it was purchased by the B. F. Adams family.

The Adams family made significant changes, which include extending the front porch and erecting columns as well as installing parquet floor and Victorian tile insets on the fireplaces. The Victorian Cottage, which sits across the courtyard from the main house, was moved onto the almost 2 acre property to supplement the main house in 1983. The Cottage consists of nine fully furnished guest rooms with 12-foot ceilings, original heart of pine flooring and a large front porch overlooking the courtyard.

The inn now consists of nineteen guest rooms, hospitality parlors, service facilities, as well as a courtyard and porches for entertaining.

The original fountain was put in the park in 1915.

In 2015, Friends of Tattnall Square Park installed the replica fountain to include symbolic markers throughout. Each walkway into the water is a section: Love, Justice, Trust and Hope. The area also features quotes from local Central Georgia leaders pulled from the city's archives.

Ingleside Village Mural by artist Erin Hawkins.

This quaint shopping and arts district offers a wide range of shopping opportunities from unique gift items, antiques and collectibles to fine arts, garden accessories and potted plants. Dine at one of four unique restaurants located in the heart of this historic village.

50 acres of history, art, nature and stories in the heart of Middle Georgia.

Rose Hill Cemetery was established in 1840 and on the National Register of Historic Places. Inside the gates, find the final resting place of Allman Brothers Band musicians, United States senators, governors and 600 Civil War Soldiers.

Limited handicap accessible!

Simri Rose -- a newspaperman who founded what would become the Macon Telegraph -- was also a botanist, horticulturist, and florist. a played the largest role in its planning. He wanted to model the cemetery after the park-like grounds of Cambridge, Mass.’s Mount Auburn Cemetery.

The Allman Brothers Band Museum at The Big House is the #1 most visited tourist destination by Trip Advisor with patrons coming from all around the world annually.

The house, now a museum and venue space was once the place where members of The Allman Brothers Band, their families, friends and roadies lived, worked and played from 1970 to 1973. The gates are open during operating hours but the staff will close them by request for photos.

Painted in June of 2020 by artist Jeks, this mural pays an omage to Little Richard who grew up in the nearby neighborhood of Pleasant Hill. It can be viewed from the street at any time but you can get the best photo from inside Society Garden.

Amerson River Park boasts several high bluffs that provide beautiful views of the river and its banks. Take your photo at the Overlook for a great scenic view of Macon!

Amerson River Park contains 180 acres of pristine forests, meadows, and wetlands surrounded by a river oxbow.

This 4 acre complex features multiple buildings covered in murals from artists from all around the country. There are many photoworthy spots around the property, so take some time to explore and photograph this vibrant space.

"Skate Macon" - Will Barker (@willbarker.art) - Skate Macon by Will Barker is a mural that features a dazzling variety of native flora surrounding a figure skating amongst a cityscape peppered with buildings familiar to Macon locals. Will's work combines the natural surroundings of Carolyn Crayton Park with the energy found in the skate park adjacent to create warm, welcoming image to all visitors of the park.