Macon Downtown Visitors Center

09/04/2026

Happy First Friday!!

This month, NewTown Macon is “Kicking Off” the start to fall and celebrating all things sports downtown.

From Friday night lights and college rivalries to cheering on the pros, there’s nothing like the energy of sports season!🏈

Stop by the Visitor Center to shop our local merch and find the perfect gear to show your pride all season long 🏟️

08/21/2026

As you make your way through historic Downtown Macon, be sure to pop into the Visitors Center to find a little Macon treat to take with you!

08/18/2026

Headed into town for the Macon Film Festival this weekend? Want even more film history and anecdotes? Join us for our Film Tour Friday or Saturday.

Hop into our comfy van and buckle up for an unforgettable ride through Macon’s star-studded streets! Cruise past iconic film locations like the dazzling Douglass Theatre, the stately Capitol Theatre, and the majestic Terminal Station—each brought to life on the silver screen in unforgettable films like The Color Purple (2023) starring Taraji P. Henson, 42 with Chadwick Boseman, Tyler Perry’s A Jazzman’s Blues, The Best of Enemies, HBO’s Watchmen, Superman, Wise Blood, and more.

Along the way, you’ll hear behind-the-scenes stories, filming secrets and discover the Southern charm that keeps Hollywood coming back to Macon again and again.

Reserve your spot now!
🎞️ https://visitmacon.org/directory/film-macon-tour-experience/

08/06/2026

It's August and you know what that means! Macon Film Festival is hitting the city from August 20-23 showcasing narrative features, shorts, documentaries, and more.

🎟️ Get your tickets and passes now! https://www.maconfilmfestival.com/tickets

And plan to stop into the Visitors Center to learn more about places to stay, other activities to do, plus great food and beverage options to hit up while you're in town.

07/23/2026

We could all use a little sweet treat and coming from a local producer makes it even better! Visit us at our Welcome Center in Downtown Macon and pick up some honey, jam, syrup, or preserves to enjoy at home.

07/21/2026

Have you seen our front window lately?! We're gearing up for Bragg Jam on Saturday. And - scroll down to our last post where you can enter to win a pair of tickets to Macon's signature concert crawl! Winner selected TOMORROW!

07/16/2026

🎫🎶 One of Macon's signature music events is Bragg Jam happening next Saturday, July 25 and we have two tickets up for grabs!

For your chance to win, like this post and tag your concert crawl buddy in the comments. We'll select one lucky winner at random and notify you on Wednesday, July 22. Good luck and rock on! 🤘

07/04/2026

The Visitors Center is closed today for the 4th of July holiday. We look forward to your visit on Monday when we reopen!

07/02/2026

If you're comin' to town for the holiday weekend, there's still time to sign up for one of our amazing tours around Macon for tomorrow or Monday!
Check out what's available here: https://visitmacon.org/plan/tours-trip-ideas/ for more ideas on places to go, things to eat, and activities to do all summer long in Macon, GA!

Let our Macon curated tour experiences help you plan your itinerary and shape your visitor experience... so you can see as much of Macon as possible!

06/22/2026

Our mobile team is in the ATL bringing a taste of Macon to visitors of the World Cup! Stop by and see us if you're there and then make plans to come on down to Macon and explore for yourself!