Visiting Central Georgia

Head out into central Georgia, the heart of the Peach State. With LaGrange and Columbus to the west, centrally located Macon, and Augusta to the east, you’ve got choices. Augusta’s a great border city, and home to the Morris Museum of Art, while Macon is more centrally set, it’s home to Lake Tobesofkee Recreation Area. Further west is Columbus – set at the Georgia-Alabama border, it’s home to the National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus. From the arts to the history, and from the outdoor adventures to the sports, central Georgia is a prime destination for southern travelers.

Set along the Georgia-South Carolina border, Augusta is one of central Georgia’s premier spring and summer destinations. In early February, head to the Augusta Entertainment Complex, and watch the classic Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus. Held in late February, the Annual Augusta Home & Garden Show is a local favorite. Augusta might be most famous, state-side and abroad, for hosting The Masters. This annual PGA tournament is one of four Major Tournaments played throughout the year. Check out the Masters, held at Augusta National Golf Club, during the first weekend in April.

Closer to the Georgia-Alabama border, Americus is set. A pleasant and charming city, Americus is home to Georgia Southwestern State University, and Griffin Bell Golf Course and Conference Center. Set to begin on the 8th of March, head to the Rylander Theatre and catch a live performance of the hit play, Chicago. You can spend the afternoon at the Global Village and Discovery Center – while there, be sure to check out the Charles Lindbergh Monument. Take full advantage of the cool spring weather and play 18 holes at Wolf Creek Golf Club.

To the northeast of Americus is Macon – the Song and Soul of the South. Macon is the home of the Georgia State Fairgrounds, and Mercer University. Sports fans visiting Macon can check out the Mercer University Men’s and Women’s basketball teams as they wrap up their seasons at the University Center Arena. Set to begin March 16, plan a day-trip to the Macon International Cherry Blossom Festival – 10 days of arts, music, food, and hot air balloons, including the free parade in downtown. In April, don’t miss the Tubman Pan African Festival – witness the streets of downtown Macon transform into a sea of Caribbean steel bands, cultural demonstrations, and food vendors.

Central Georgia Hotel Map