Macon · Bibb County, GA
Cheap things to do in Macon
Scout analyzed 66 Macon places and surfaced the ones that actually fit cheap day out.
Places analyzed
66
Matches
24
Typical spend
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Typical visit
1.3 hr
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Food & Drink
Oliver's Corner Bistro

Outdoors
Washington Park
Scenic green city park with a stream, pond & waterfall, plus benches & paved walking paths.

Food & Drink
Macon Bagels

Family
High Falls Water Park

Arts & Culture
Houston Lake Country Club

Sports & Recreation
Pin Strikes Macon

Family
Rigby's Entertainment Complex
Entertainment facility offering bowling, mini-golf, arcade games & roller skating, plus fast food.

Food & Drink
The Brick Macon

Food & Drink
Natalia's
Elegant choice offering classic Italian dishes, from pastas to grilled fare, plus outdoor seating.

Food & Drink
Cathedral Coffee

Food & Drink
The Rookery
Lively hangout known for its burgers, broad selection of craft brews, live music & outdoor patio.

Food & Drink
Parish on Cherry Street
Cozy Cajun eatery in a rustic-chic setting dishing up classic Creole fare, such as 'po boys & gumbo.

Food & Drink
Yollah

Outdoors
The Walk at Sandy Run

Outdoors
Indian Springs State Park
Serene camping, swimming & boating area with a museum & a stone Spring House with drinkable water.

Outdoors
Claystone Park

Outdoors
Amerson River Park
This sprawling park with woods, wetlands & meadows offers a playground, canoe launch & trails.

Arts & Culture
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
Historic park boasts Native American ceremonial earth mounds & a museum with artifacts on display.

Outdoors
Lake Tobesofkee Recreation Area
Destination for camping, boating, fishing & swimming with 3 sandy beaches & play areas for kids.

Food & Drink
H&H Soul Food Restaurant
This iconic, circa-1959 daytime cafe serves up Southern comfort food in a no-frills atmosphere.

Outdoors
High Falls State Park
1,050-acre park with cascading falls, mini-golf, a pool & a fishing lake for boating activities.

Food & Drink
Morning By Morning Coffee Company

Food & Drink
Dawson's Kitchen

Food & Drink
The Back Burner Restaurant
Tucked inside a cozy cottage, this restaurant serves inventive Continental cuisine.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
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