Planning an Event in Macon
Macon at a glance
Average hotel room cost
USD 77
Average meal cost
USD 46
Total hotels
52
Total rooms
3,486
Convention center space
140,000 sq. ft.
Highlights of Macon
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Located near the geographic center of Georgia, Macon is rich in Southern history that dates back thousands of years. The city has been home to the agricultural fields of ancient cultures, a military fort during the War of 1812 and the Creek War, a thriving cotton industry & a Civil War arsenal.
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A visit to Macon is not all about history. The city has plenty of recreational, shopping and dining options to enjoy as well. Golf clubs and biking trails are scattered throughout the city, while, just outside the city limits, Lake Tobesofkee has three parks and two sandy beaches.
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Guests can also get exercise indoors at one of Macon's many malls, boutiques and antiques galleries. Bargain hunters enjoy Smiley's Flea Market, or "Middle Georgia's largest yard sale," that has hundreds of sellers and even a waterslide during the summer.
1. Highlight 1
Located near the geographic center of Georgia, Macon is rich in Southern history that dates back thousands of years. The city has been home to the agricultural fields of ancient cultures, a military fort during the War of 1812 and the Creek War, a thriving cotton industry & a Civil War arsenal.
2. Highlight 2
A visit to Macon is not all about history. The city has plenty of recreational, shopping and dining options to enjoy as well. Golf clubs and biking trails are scattered throughout the city, while, just outside the city limits, Lake Tobesofkee has three parks and two sandy beaches.
3. Highlight 3
Guests can also get exercise indoors at one of Macon's many malls, boutiques and antiques galleries. Bargain hunters enjoy Smiley's Flea Market, or "Middle Georgia's largest yard sale," that has hundreds of sellers and even a waterslide during the summer.
Popular Convention Centers
The largest entertainment facility and convention complex outside of the metro Atlanta area, the Macon Centreplex accommodates a wide range of events, from sporting events to conferences and meetings. The Centreplex has over 140,000 square feet of space and seating for up to 9,250 guests spread across three main meeting venues. The largest space, the 102,000-square-foot Edgar H. Wilson Convention Centre features a 30,800-square-foot exhibit hall, divisible into two spaces, a ballroom and 13 meeting rooms and is regularly used for large and small conventions, business meetings, seminars, consumer shows, receptions and more. Under the same roof, the 9,252-seat Macon Coliseum has hosted basketball games, ice shows and concerts by the likes of Elvis and Reba McEntire. The Coliseum features a 60-foot-by-40-foot stage, new sound system and an adjoining 7,068-square-foot meeting/banquet room. Finally, a few blocks away, the 2,688-seat Macon City Auditorium, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, can accommodate exhibits in need of 14,000 square feet of floor space or banquets of over 1,000 people. The Macon Marriott City Center hotel also sits adjacent to the Wilson Convention Centre and Macon Coliseum. The 220-room hotel provides an additional 5,000 square feet of meeting space. In addition to its extensive venue options and floor plans, the Macon Centreplex offers first-class service to its meeting planners and guests. Event coordination, audio-visual, banquet catering, marketing and promotions and security are among the services offered. The Edgar H. Wilson Convention Centre also has a full-service business center.
Convention center space
67696 sq. ft.
Largest room space
30800 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
40000 sq. ft.
The largest entertainment facility and convention complex outside of the metro Atlanta area, the Macon Centreplex accommodates a wide range of events, from sporting events to conferences and meetings. The Centreplex has over 140,000 square feet of space and seating for up to 9,250 guests spread across three main meeting venues. The largest space, the 102,000-square-foot Edgar H. Wilson Convention Centre features a 30,800-square-foot exhibit hall, divisible into two spaces, a ballroom and 13 meeting rooms and is regularly used for large and small conventions, business meetings, seminars, consumer shows, receptions and more. Under the same roof, the 9,252-seat Macon Coliseum has hosted basketball games, ice shows and concerts by the likes of Elvis and Reba McEntire. The Coliseum features a 60-foot-by-40-foot stage, new sound system and an adjoining 7,068-square-foot meeting/banquet room. Finally, a few blocks away, the 2,688-seat Macon City Auditorium, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, can accommodate exhibits in need of 14,000 square feet of floor space or banquets of over 1,000 people. The Macon Marriott City Center hotel also sits adjacent to the Wilson Convention Centre and Macon Coliseum. The 220-room hotel provides an additional 5,000 square feet of meeting space. In addition to its extensive venue options and floor plans, the Macon Centreplex offers first-class service to its meeting planners and guests. Event coordination, audio-visual, banquet catering, marketing and promotions and security are among the services offered. The Edgar H. Wilson Convention Centre also has a full-service business center.
Convention center space
67696 sq. ft.
Largest room space
30800 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
40000 sq. ft.