No, Dorothy, this isn't Kansas. It's Macon. Song & Soul of the South.
Wesleyan College is in Macon, a tight-knit residential community of 150,000, smack dab in the middle of Georgia – the heart of Dixie. Located at the very center of the state of Georgia, Macon serves as a crossroads between history and progress. Corporate giants such as IKON and GEICO mingle with the restored relics of the old South such as the legendary historic Hay House.
Venturing off campus, you might spend an afternoon touring Macon's Tubman African American Museum, the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, or the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. Visit Macon in March and enjoy 300,000 blooming cherry blossoms and a wealth of activities during our city's acclaimed international Cherry Blossom Festival.
Then perhaps you'll take in an evening at Macon's restored Douglass Theatre or the Grand Opera House. Or, dinner and a movie at the downtown Cox Capital Theatre. Need a break from city life? To the west and north of Macon, you'll find lake after lake – just perfect for water skiing, fishing, and swimming.
Macon's rich history encompasses everything from pre-9000 Paleo-Indian artifacts to a stunning collection of Civil War era antebellum mansions. No, this isn't Kansas. But Dorothy doesn't seem to be complaining.
Several hotels are located approximately three miles from the College. Be sure to make reservations early if you coming during a busy holiday or event weekend. View a list of hotels Wesleyan recommends.
For restaurant, program and event listings around town, please visit the Macon-Bibb County Convention and Visitors Bureau. |