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Macon is a city in central Georgia with plenty to keep you busy for a day or two. As the birthplace or hometown of several great musicians, it’s a good place for music lovers. History and architecture buffs will also enjoy what they find. Macon’s slogan is “where soul lives”.
Visitors Center
The visitors center is located in the heart of downtown Macon. The friendly staff on-hand does a great job of suggesting what to see and where to eat. There’s also a small gift shop and museum with a timeline of the city’s history on the wall.
Super 8 Macon West
Marisol and I decided to make Macon an overnight stopping point on our road trip to Clearwater, Florida. We stayed at the Super 8 Macon West, which is located right on I-475. It’s about a 15 minute drive into the city, but there are several fast food and chain restaurants nearby as well as a Walmart. Yes, it’s a Super 8, but it was comfortable, quiet, and clean. It served its purpose.
H&H Restaurant
For food, you can’t stop in Macon without grabbing lunch at H&H Restaurant. This is true Southern soul food, and it was a favorite hangout of the Allman Brothers Band. In fact, they loved it so much, when they became famous they made the owner, Mama Louise, their personal chef. Eating at H&H is a great complement to visiting the Big House Museum. H&H is open daily except Mondays for breakfast and lunch.
I had meatloaf with mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, and cornbread. Marisol had the fried chicken with green beans, potato salad, and cornbread. We both loved our meals very much and would happily eaten there again. Also, prices are more than reasonable.
