In 1969 a revolution was launched from the streets of Macon, consisting of guitars, bass, keyboards, drums, and a uniquely spirited brotherhood. The revolutionaries of record were the Allman Brothers Band, who, as the founders of what became known as Southern rock, changed the course of popular American music and turned Macon into the recording hot bed of the 1970s. The Big House is the place the band called home from 1970 -1973 and found so much inspiration to write so many fan favorite songs as well as their biggest hit, Ramblin' Man. Take a trip down historic Highway 41 and visit us today. We look forward to seeing you!

Grants Lounge Historic Grant’s Lounge has been a staple on the music scene for nearly 5 decades. Deemed the Original Home of Southern Rock, this humble establishment in Macon, GA gave musical starts to giants like the Allman Brothers, Tom Petty, Dr John, The Marshall Tucker Band, and countless others. Known for it’s “welcome all” vibe, upon entering the doors, you'll hear the perfect blend of R&B, Rock & Roll, Blues, Bluegrass, and Country Music.

Founded in 1959 by Inez Hill and Louise Hudson, H&H Restaurant is a Macon institution – woven into the fabric of Macon’s history. H&H has kept Macon’s most diverse clientele well-fed with delicious, stick-to-ya-ribs soul food and is most famous for its founders’ unique friendship with the Allman Brothers Band. This friendship took Mama Louise on quite a ride that included a seat on the tour bus in 1972 and lifelong friendships with Gregg and the rest of the band, as well as most all of the figures (large and small) of Macon’s southern rock explosion.

H&H was closed for a little while after Mama Hill passed on, but on August 13, 2014, the Moonhanger Group reopened the historic restaurant in cooperation with Mama Louise. H&H serves delectable soul food for breakfast and lunch and was named one of the top five meat and three joints by the Wall Street Journal in 2016 and “Georgia’s Most Iconic Restaurant” by Thrillist.com in 2015.

The Otis Redding Museum is located on Cotton Avenue right in the heart of Downtown Macon, and has many Otis Redding treasures and pieces of memorabilia.

With its rich history of the Macon music icon, the Otis Redding Museum is a key stop on any tour of Macon. Visit the museum and talk a walk through the life and legacy of the King of Soul.

The Douglass Theater, opened in 1921 by Macon’s first Black millionaire - Charles Henry Douglass, is a cultural anchor of the community. As a premier venue for the arts, scholarship, and learning, the theatre connects the stories and creativity of community artists. During a time of racial discrimination, the theatre provided a safe space for Black Artists to thrive and has since fostered solidarity for all races; and remains a sacred place where Artists are emboldened with a sense of connection, pride, and purpose.
The Douglass Theatre has launched and contributed to the careers of many notable African American Artists, serving as a cherished monument to Macon’s cultural heritage and provides the community with year-round arts and entertainment options, from Black History programming, Women's History programming to events/activities that provide arts education for the next generation of artists and commemorate African American historical figures. Affectionally referred to as "the Douglass," it embodies the approach of “turn outward and refine inward” to connect with its patrons and encourages everyone to Visit "the Douglass" and be part of a legacy that celebrates artistic expression and community connection.