Tokyo Alley

Experience Macon's own brand of Southern hospitality first hand when you experience the Lights on Macon Historic Intown Illumination Tour. Stroll through the city's historic intown neighborhood and see many architecturally stunning homes lit up in a truly stunning fashion. The homes are illuminated every night of the year for visitors and locals who frequently take repeat trips on this free self-guided tour.

Fans of picturesque hikes through tranquil natural scenery will love a trek through the trail that surrounds Lake Tobesofkee. This is a captivating 1,750-acre lake near Macon that is owned and operated by Bibb County. The recreation trail is a favorite of walkers and joggers and is open during daylight hours.

The arrival of Christmas brings with it many traditions. Trimming the tree, singing carols, buying presents and attending parties are all part of the fun. But another longstanding tradition at the end of the year is to attend the performance of The Nutcracker. This breathtaking presentation combines Tchaikovsky's magical score with stunning scenery and a graceful ballet. Make sure to get your tickets early, as this performance regularly sells out.

It doesn't matter if you want to teach the kids about the finer points of fishing, how to swim or if you just want to get them out of the house for awhile. What does matter is that when you take the whole family to the Tobesofkee Recreation Area, there will be plenty of fun waiting for them. Fishing for largemouth and striped bass is reason enough to get excited about your visit, but so are the inviting shoreline areas, the swimming and water sports that are available, as well as the large picnic areas that double as comfortable places to relax and enjoy the scenery.