Amelia & Mike
Local Eats & Attractions
Macon Bagels
We had our second date and our engagement breakfast here! As a former New Yorker, their bagels are LEGIT! Say hi to Patrick and Lauren, and let 'em know you're with us! :) Open Wed-Fri 7a-1p and Sat & Sun 9a-1p.
Satterfields BBQ
TRULY the best bbq outside of Texas! As a Texan, I'm picky with my bbq, but this place does brisket right! Let Ben Hampton you are with us! :) Open most days until 2p.
Grow | Fresh Local Food
Our Groomswoman, Saralyn Collins' restaurant!! Specializing in fresh local food made with love! The soul bowl and chicken salad are our favorites!! Tell her we said hello when you visit!
H & H
Famous for Mama Louise and The Allman Brothers, we love this restaurant for their delicious Southern home-cooking. Be sure to go for breakfast or brunch before 10:30a M-F and before 3p on weekends!! Tell Ms. Tangie you are with us!! :)
Yollah
One of our absolute favorite restaurants in town! Mike and I ate here the night we got engaged!! :)
Piedmont Brewery and Kitchen
One of our fave places for good Southern burgers, wings and beer! Brunch available on Sundays.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
The Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park, previously known as the Ocmulgee National Monument, this national park preserves structures and artifacts from Middle Georgia’s first inhabitants dating back 17,000 years. The park is open daily from 9:00AM-5:00PM. The National Historic Park’s annual Indigenous Celebration will be held on September 15-17, 2024 from 10:00-5:00.
The Big House
Tour the home the Allman Brothers called home during their time in Macon. The Big House is located at 2321 Vineville Avenue, Macon, GA. In 1969 it was for rent, and by January 1970, it became the house where members of the band, their roadies, friends and families lived until 1973. It was the focal point of gathering in those early years when the magic that is the Allman Brothers Band was just taking shape and radiating from this historic Southern town. The museum is now home to the largest collection of ABB memorabilia in the world. The Big House is open Thursday-Sunday.
Tubman Museum
The Harriet Tubman Museum was named in honor of the courageous African American woman, known as “the Moses of her people,” who escaped bondage and then led hundreds of other slaves to freedom. The Museum grew over the years to become one of the largest institutions of its type in the region. In the process, the Museum also changed its name to the Tubman African American Museum to better reflect the organization’s expanded mission to educate people about African American art, history and culture, and to promote harmony among all races.
Capricorn Sound Studios and Museum
Built in 1969, this premier recording studio was created by Capricorn Records to capture the hotbed of music coming from the South. Capricorn was the launching point for Southern Rock pioneers like the Allman Brothers Band, Wet Willie, and the Marshall Tucker Band.
Whistle Stop Cafe
Located just 25 minutes from Macon in Juliette, GA, this is the famous cafe from the movie, "Fried Green Tomatoes"! It's Amelia's personal favorite tourist spot :) And yes! You can totally eat there! Just arrive well in advance of 4p -- they don't take reservations; just first come, first served! Well worth it!!
Amerson River Park
A finalist for the top park in the United States, Amerson Water Park provides a fun, safe recreational space for all. The park offers amenities for all families, including a state-of-the-art handicap-usable playground which features swings, slides and other playground equipment, as well as a two-mile tubing float on the Ocmulgee River. The park is open seven days a week 7:30AM-8:00PM. Admission to the park is free.
Museum of Arts and Sciences
Where we are getting married!! :) The purpose of the Museum of Arts and Sciences is to acquire, preserve, study, interpret, and exhibit objects of artistic, scientific, historical, or cultural value that have inherent significance to the people of Central Georgia, so as to promote a fuller understanding of humankind, its heritage and environment. The Museum of Arts and Sciences is a regional resource for life-long learning and enrichment that engages a diverse audience by presenting objects and experiences designed to evoke wonder, stimulate curiosity, and open minds to new worlds of discovery. The MAS is open Tuesday-Saturday.