Fort Hawkins is a historic fort that was constructed in the early 1800s in the historic Creek Nation. It was used by the U.S. government until 1824 as an army fort and trading post for dealings with the Native Americans. The site overlooked ancient burial mounds that were an important sacred spot for the Muskogee Creek Nation. The site has been well-excavated and many artifacts have been discovered from the time the site was used as a fort. A replica of one of the blockhouses stands on the site, and there are plans to reconstruct more of the fort in the future. The site can be visited on self-guided tours.

Address: Emery Highway, Macon, GA 31217, Phone: 478-742-3003

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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