I came here for the first time in over two decades because some of my out of state family wanted to…read morevisit. I'm not big into aviation but my Dad was an Air Force lifer and I'm so glad that I decided to go with them. It was a rainy day so we only saw the main building but that still took almost 2 hours. There is SO much to see here. You move at your own pace and take as much time as you'd like. I think it might be nice if they offered tours since it's three stories, but it's definitely not hard to figure out and you aren't missing things if you don't go in a certain order. My favorite was the third floor where you could look outside and see all of the air planes. (There is no longer a cafe up there. There used to be!) We had all age ranges from 75 to 11. I think everyone enjoyed it. The gift shop was really cool and I was able to pick up some "souvenirs" from my home town. We did not encounter many employees except when we entered the building. That lady was super friendly and helpful. There was plenty of parking and this is FREE...so please check it out!

This is a wonderful museum for aviation fanatics. The whole museum is free to visit but donations…read moreare welcome. We visited this place on a Sunday with our 2 kids and they loved it. There is a lot to see. The first entrance has 3 floors to visit and there is 2 more hangars to go and see all the old planes and on top of that there were multiple planes across the property where we can drive by and visit everything. I would recommend to visit this place where you have a full day. On a Sunday it's open only from noon to the 5pm. Over all it's a great experience and there are friendly veterans who could help you where you want to go and any questions that want answers for it. Will come back again for sure with bigger group.

Nice little museum for the kids. They also have a planetarium. It could use some updating, but…read moreother than that, it's a good activity with the kids.

I remember being a kid coming to the museum of arts and science and watching the shows at the…read moreplanetarium so today was very nostalgic and I brought my son to see it this being his first time he really enjoyed it. This is such a GEM in Macon. They also have animal shows, live animals, and different art sections.

Okay--what I want to know is why there are only four reviews, including this one? Come on,…read moreYelpers--you've reviewed gas stations, car rentals and dry cleaners in Macon. What's up? A gas pump more interesting than this gem of a museum? Get with it, folks!!! Ah, that felt good! Our senior's group from Kerrville, TX was on its way home and the Cannonball House was our only stop of the day. The majority of us were appreciative of all things Southern, so this was a special treat. The house's name is derived from a Union cannonball that crashed into the house during the Battle of Dunlap Hill on July 30, 1864. The Cannonball House was owned by Judge Asa Holt during the Civil War and is now owned by the Sidney Lanier Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy who saved if from demolition by the City of Macon. Thanks to these ladies, you're able to visit a Greek Revival mansion and not a parking lot! The House also hosts Father/Daughter Dances and Mother/Daughter Teas. And then there's--thank the Powers That Be--Miss Elizabeth's Academy for Young Ladies which "will instruct the girls in what it means to be a proper lady. Subjects covered: Introductions, sit like a lady, how to set a proper table and table etiquette, walking with confidence and Art of the Fan." And, lest you think the boys will escape, there's a co-ed course, too. My stogy old Southern heart sings with joy; civility and gentility are not dead!!! But I digress. The House is less a museum in the formal sense and more of a time capsule of Ante- and Post-Bellum Georgia. Architecture and period furniture buffs will be right at home here. The House consists of seven rooms. The Main Foyer with its period wall paper and imposing grandfather clock. The Family Room contains period furniture and portraits of the Holt Family. The Formal Dining Room houses a heavy wood table and silver serving sets including a large sterling punch bowl and ladle which survived the invasion of the Union Army only because it was buried. The Ladies' Bedroom contains period clothing, a hand-cranked sewing machine and a bed complete with a hand-tatted spread among other objects. Depending on when you visit, a collection of antique dolls may be displayed. Two Parlors display the furnishings of the founders of the Adelphean and Philomathean Societies which were organized at Wesleyan College, in 1851 and1852 respectively. These are the two oldest female societies in the world and continue to this day. Last, but certainly not least, is Judge Asa Holt's bedroom with its grand four-poster bed, marble-top table and chairs and a large bureau and chest of drawers. In my opinion, the Cannonball House should be on every tourist's itinerary. Seldom does one get such a personal glimpse into the lives of one of Macon's influential families. And if you're traveling with children, this is the perfect opportunity to make history come alive. For only $8.00 (as of this writing) you gain not only admission to the House but a guided tour as well. It's a bargain!

We enjoy civil war history and ole time ways of life. Our tour guide took us thru each room of the…read morehouse explaining the history of the house and the happenings of the time when the house was hit by a "cannon ball." It was really more of a large bullet like mortar. The house is in mourning-- all of the mirrors are covered by black cloth. There's even a casket in one of the parlor rooms. The tour guide says they do something different each month to highlight different traditions that were kept back in the day. The highlight of the tour for us was entering the servant's house and kitchen. Just as we walked in the room, we heard a squeaky toy sound. When I asked what that noise was - thinking it was a dog playing with a squeaky toy, she kinda hestitated and said we call him Matt. I thought, maybe that it was her grandson that she was watching during the summer. No. It's the little child that they hear playing sometimes. The ghost child they hear playing sometimes! Wow! Thanks for a terriffic tour!! We'll be back to investigate more of Macon history

Such a nice spot to spend a hour or 2. We walked around with our kids, met blackberry and max, took…read moresome cute photos and decided to enjoy a nice lunch. The pulled pork sandwich was amazing!! The kids loved the homemade vanilla ice cream. We will definitely be coming back

I saw this place while drive to the local KOA Campground in Forsyth, there was no doubt that I'd be…read moredriving back a few miles to enjoy this, what I'd call a "Roadside Oddity". This family ran business is fun and filled with old farm equipment, classic cars, goats, pigs, chickens and stuff you may never have seen before, at least not on one piece of property. The family (staff) here are all engaged in the business a few tending the store and bbq pit, a few behind push mowers keeping the grass at bay and an old man on a old tractor dragging a box-blade across the gravel road and dirt drives. This is a self-guided tour so there's no rush here and there's plenty of shade and seats scattered around the properly to rest your bones. We had just eaten lunch prior to arriving so we didn't get a chance to taste the ribs, pulled pork sandwiches or boiled peanuts but did check out the produce and grabbed a few fresh Georgia Peach to take back to the camper - ripe, sweet and juicy. If you're northbound on I-75 this might be the perfect spot to grab a cold drink and stretch your legs I couldn't imagine a better place to take a driving break...

I would not recommend doing the Macon market. For the price paid, there was very little traffic…read more Even less in the back room.

I visited this studio a few weeks ago to take a clay mini snowman class and I fell in love with the…read moreplace! The owners/artists are so kind, patient, and welcoming. This place has the cutest little bar up front and their Taiwan mango beer is delicious! We got free drinks while taking the class, and our instructor focused on myself and my friend and made us feel so welcome, not like horrible clay workers, and like we were old friends. I enjoyed my time at stARTup, not only for the fun clay play and the silly little snowman I made, but because I felt like they wanted me to be there, I felt so at home in this place I'd never been before. I can't wait to take another class!

Great service and great people! The golf was great and very easy to play. Great place for you and…read moreyour buddies to play

We and our son had such a fun time at The Golf Pub! The golf simulator was a hit, and we loved…read moreplaying Pebble Beach together. The staff made us feel so welcome, they're incredibly friendly and very supportive of the military. We'll definitely be back!

I'm not sure if i should be rating the home itself, but i'm rating the mtn bike trails here…read more for a long time biker, this is a pretty good trail. it's a little confusing for the first time as there are numbers all over the place and they don't go in order. and there are several bypass trails that shortcut several times. but it is fast singletrack, and since my odometer has been broken for several months now (too lazy to repair it), i'm not sure how long it is, but i've read it's about 5-6 miles and it takes me anywhere from 30-45 minutes to complete. the local cross country team runs there, so if there's a meet there, you won't be able to ride. but it's nice and shady, paralleling a stream at some point, through pines and forest, and it's just a really good trail for a quick ride after work. if you are a trail runner, beware of poison ivy as it is rampant.

This group struggled in the past, but they have a new member on board who runs multiple programs…read morearound the state with great success. The housing is being worked on, and they have started planning renovations to additional buildings that were not up to code for a long time. There is a very bright future for these young adults. There is talk of a transitional housing program for the young women who leave the grounds when they reach a certain age, so that they have a better rate of successfully transitioning to independent living. There was also an addition of a part time teacher on site to help get the students back on track, as some have trouble in the Bibb County School System (not surprising). I am very excited about the new ideas and hope that Macon will re-discover this program with positive, productive, and respectful opinions.

My husband and I came here for the Spirit Stroll and loved it. The event was well planned and well…read moreorganized. The actors all did a nice job of playing their parts of local figures now departed. the refreshments at the end were nice also. We would do it again. I would suggest the announcement online might instruct night time attendees to consider bringing a flashlight as the pavement has uneven places with cracks and breaks along the guided tour.

Came here for the Tell-Tale Heart walking tour for Valentine's Day and really enjoyed myself. It…read morewas great hearing about local stories of lovers and love gone wrong. My husband and I had a great time and the research that the storytellers did was really fascinating.