Shirley Hills Historic District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
The Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at The Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House during your trip to Macon. Take in the live music in this family-friendly area.
Tubman Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Tubman Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Macon. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's live music.
Ocmulgee National Monument
Discover 10,000 years of Southeastern Native American culture at this prestigious monument.
Hay House
Find out why this stately Italian Renaissance Revival-style mansion has earned the nickname Palace of the South.
Museum of Arts and Sciences
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Museum of Arts and Sciences during your trip to Macon. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
After visiting St. Joseph's Catholic Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Macon. Experience the live music and entertainment venues in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Ocmulgee Mounds Smartphone (GPS/APP) Guided History Walking Tour
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: The Mysteries of Macon
Top hotels in Shirley Hills Historic District
Best Western Riverside Inn
Rooms were clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Wingate by Wyndham Macon I-75
Second year in a row we have stayed here on a road trip to Florida. Clean rooms and friendly, helpful staff.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Red Roof Inn & Suites Macon
This hotel is not fancy but for the price it was perfect. The staff is very friendly. The breakfast was good. Our room was clean. We were in town for a concert. I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Macon
We travel KY - FL very often and Macon is always our halfway. We’ve stayed here multiple times. It’s always clean, quiet and in a great location. Will stay here again.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Garner Hotel Macon West by IHG
We stopped over for 1 night on our way to TN. The hotel looked wonderful from the out side and was just as good inside. The girl on the desk was friendly and had us checked in very quickly. The lobby and breakfast area were super clean. Our room was great and spacious . The beds were comfortable ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
avid hotel Macon North by IHG
Great hotel clean the best part is the staff Tina Starr n Eric wow great costumer service
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Shirley Hills Historic District
North Highlands Historic District
While North Highlands Historic District may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Macon Coliseum and Grand Opera House.
Fort Hill Historic District
When in Fort Hill Historic District, you can plan a visit to Macon Coliseum and Ocmulgee National Monument, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Pleasant Hill Historic District
While there might not be top attractions in Pleasant Hill Historic District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House and Carmichael House.
Macon Historic District
While visiting Macon Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Opera House and Tubman Museum.
East Macon Historic District
Though East Macon Historic District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Macon Coliseum and Ocmulgee National Monument.
College Hill
While visiting College Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Carmichael House and Hay House.
