Historic Heartland
Overview
Filled with breathtaking natural vistas, awe-inspiring art and antiques, and a vibrant music scene, Historic Heartland is brimming with things to do.
Discover the many possibilities:
- Enjoy – Delightful eateries and refreshing retreats
- Discover – Georgia’s Civil War Capital and one of the nation’s most beloved college towns
- Explore – Eclectic trails, botanical gardens, and lake activities
With so many offerings, Historic Heartland is ripe for discovery. Visit Georgia’s central region today.
Map & Local Info
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Side Trips and Main Streets
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Milledgeville
Bathed in an intoxicating mixture of magnolia and moonlight, her classic beauty is unsurpassed. Like...
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Monticello
Beginning with the Seven Islands Indian Trail, one of the first trade routes of the Native Americans...
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Jackson
Swim, fish, and boat in the placid waters of Lake Jackson or bike your way through Dauset Trails Nature...
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Plan a Trip
Visit our Online Visitor Info Center for trip ideas, brochures & travel tips
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Historic Heartland Regional Travel Guide
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Attractions
Featured Attraction
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Rock Candy Tours
Rock, roll and stroll through Macon's legendary and notorious music history. See the homes, offices, crash pads and favorite haunts of some of southern...
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Appalachian Wilderness Guides
Appalachian Wilderness Guides is the most personable guided hiking and backpacking service in the U.S.! We specialize in old fashioned customer service and "new fangled" fun! Our expert guide/naturalists...
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Washington Farms
The fall season at our Watkinsville location starts Saturday, Sept. 29 and continues through Nov. 4, 2012. Get lost in a field of corn, pick your pumpkin right out of the field, ride the hay wagons, and...
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The Rose Theater
Live community theater
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Athens Creative Theatre
Athens Creative Theatre performances are at Quinn Hall at Memorial Park.
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Side Trips and Main Streets
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Milledgeville
Bathed in an intoxicating mixture of magnolia and moonlight, her classic beauty is unsurpassed. Like...
Read More -
Monticello
Beginning with the Seven Islands Indian Trail, one of the first trade routes of the Native Americans...
Read More -
Jackson
Swim, fish, and boat in the placid waters of Lake Jackson or bike your way through Dauset Trails Nature...
Read More
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Plan a Trip
Visit our Online Visitor Info Center for trip ideas, brochures & travel tips
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Historic Heartland Regional Travel Guide
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Events
Featured Event
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Taste of Eatonton
10-7-2013On the first Monday in October, The Taste of Eatonton takes the stage for one night only and lights up the evening with mouth-watering food and fun, leaving...
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Second Sunday Concerts in the Corridor 2014
Second Sunday Concerts are a signature community event in Macon's College Hill Corridor. Every second Sunday of the month, from April through October, expect a lively, diverse and family-friendly community...
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Sky Over Macon
Every second Friday of the month, explore space, the constellations and planets visible from Central Georgia in "Sky Over Macon" in the Mark Smith Planetarium. The show starts with a general tour of the...
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AthFest Music & Arts Festival
Experience more than 150 bands on outdoor stages and in Athens' renowned clubs during this massive four-day event. Original music, art, local film screenings and KidsFest provide entertainment for all...
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Tour at Two: Highlights from the Permanent Collection
Meet the Georgia Museum of Art's docents May 29, 2013, at 2 p.m. for a tour of highlights from the permanent collection, including American paintings, Southern decorative arts, a Kress Study Collection...
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Side Trips and Main Streets
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Milledgeville
Bathed in an intoxicating mixture of magnolia and moonlight, her classic beauty is unsurpassed. Like...
Read More -
Monticello
Beginning with the Seven Islands Indian Trail, one of the first trade routes of the Native Americans...
Read More -
Jackson
Swim, fish, and boat in the placid waters of Lake Jackson or bike your way through Dauset Trails Nature...
Read More
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Plan a Trip
Visit our Online Visitor Info Center for trip ideas, brochures & travel tips
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Historic Heartland Regional Travel Guide
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Places to Stay
Featured Places to Stay
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Ashford Manor Bed and Breakfast
Ashford Manor Bed and Breakfast is a private, 5-acre estate with an 1893 Victorian home surrounded by 4 acres of gardens and a pool. We are located within...
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Baymont Inn & Suites - Macon
The Baymont Inn & Suites Macon is conveniently located off I-75 near shopping, restaurants, universities, and other popular attractions. The hotel offers a business center, meeting facilities, outdoor...
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Econo Lodge West - Macon
The Econo Lodge® hotel is ideally located off Interstate 475. This Macon hotel is convenient to Macon State College, Lake Tobesofkee, the Macon Centreplex, Robins Air Force Base and the Georgia Music...
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KOA Kampground - Forsyth
Halfway between musically rich Macon and cosmopolitan Atlanta-and with easy access to I-75-the Forsyth KOA lies in the heart of Georgia. Though you'd never know it from the quiet country setting, the campground...
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The Villager Lodge
Amenities include lounge, handicap-accessible rooms, outdoor pool, smoking & non-smoking rooms, motorcoach parking, premium channels, pets accepted.
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Side Trips and Main Streets
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Milledgeville
Bathed in an intoxicating mixture of magnolia and moonlight, her classic beauty is unsurpassed. Like...
Read More -
Monticello
Beginning with the Seven Islands Indian Trail, one of the first trade routes of the Native Americans...
Read More -
Jackson
Swim, fish, and boat in the placid waters of Lake Jackson or bike your way through Dauset Trails Nature...
Read More
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Plan a Trip
Visit our Online Visitor Info Center for trip ideas, brochures & travel tips
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Historic Heartland Regional Travel Guide
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