Ocmulgee National Monument is a prehistoric Native American site that preserves more than 10,000 years of Native American culture. The site includes several major earthworks that were constructed prior to 1000 CE by native peoples from the South Appalachian region. The park has a visitor center with an archeology museum displaying various artifacts from the site. The museum provides interpretation of the artifacts as well as information about the prehistoric people who lived there. The center also shows an orientation film and has a gift shop while the park has 5.5 miles of walking trails. The popular Great Temple Mound can be reached by walking 0.5 miles from the visitor center.

Address: Ocmulgee National Park Road, Macon, GA 31217, Phone: 478-752-8257

Learn about Native American culture at Ocmulgee National Monument Visit The Allman Brothers Band Museum Take a tour of Hay House Go on a self-guided walking tour of Rose Hill Cemetery See a show at the Grand Opera House See an exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Sciences Tour The Cannonball House Hike in Amerson River Park Visit the Tubman African American Museum Take the kids to the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Watch a concert at the Macon Centreplex Step back in time at Fort Hawkins Watch a live performance at the Hargray Capitol Theatre Stroll through Smileys Flea Market Play a game at Tattnall Square Park Join Rock Candy Tours Rent a kayak at Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions Relax on three sandy beaches at Lake Tobesofkee Recreation Area Check out the Macon State Farmers Market Watch a performance at Macon Little Theatre Take the kids to the Reboot Retrocade and Bar Have lunch at the Ocmulgee Brew Pub Dine at The Rookery

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