Macon · Bibb County, GA
Free things to do in Macon
Scout analyzed 66 Macon places and surfaced the ones that actually fit free.
Places analyzed
66
Matches
24
Typical spend
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Typical visit
1.7 hr
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Outdoors
Washington Park
Scenic green city park with a stream, pond & waterfall, plus benches & paved walking paths.
Family
High Falls Water Park
Arts & Culture
Houston Lake Country Club
Sports & Recreation
Pin Strikes Macon
Arts & Culture
Tubman Museum
Established in 1981, this museum houses exhibits on African-American history, art & culture.
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.
Outdoors
High Falls State Park
1,050-acre park with cascading falls, mini-golf, a pool & a fishing lake for boating activities.
Outdoors
Henry Burns Park
Outdoors
Dauset Trails Nature Center
Food & Drink
Taste and See Coffee Shop and Gallery
Contemporary coffeehouse & art gallery with light bites & a dramatic, wood-accented seating area.
Outdoors
Tattnall Square Park
City park with a playing field, playground, picnic areas & tennis courts, known for cultural events.
Outdoors
Filmore Thomas Park
Outdoors
Coleman Hill Park
Outdoors
Arrowhead Park
Outdoors
Carolyn Crayton Park
Venerable park with grills, picnic shelters, playgrounds, a gazebo & annual cherry-blossom festival.
Arts & Culture
stARTup Studios
Arts & Culture
Museum of Arts and Sciences
Museum featuring fine-arts & science galleries, interactive exhibits, a minizoo & a planetarium.
Arts & Culture
The Piedmont Grand Opera House
This ornate 1884 concert hall features music performances, Broadway shows & other cultural events.
Arts & Culture
Hay House
19th-century mansion boasting marble statues, stained glass, ornate period furnishings & paintings.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
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