Macon is so known for its architecture that it has been called “[a textbook of historic architecture](http://www.historicmacon.org/macons-historic-districts)”. It has 15 historic districts and over 6,000 historic buildings all listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There are so many architectural styles in Macon including: Gothic, Romanesque, Victorian, Neoclassical Revival, Beau Arts, Queen Anne, Italianate, Craftsmen, Tudor Revival, Art Deco, Moderne and another half dozen more. What’s amazing about Macon is that you don’t just visit the historic district, the entire city is a historic district. Here, you live amongst the history, giving the city a feeling of substance and strength other cities this small don’t typically bring. 

Macon has suffered through some extremely tough years when it wasn’t clear the city would rise to being a place of growth and positive energy. That comeback isn’t complete and so the city still holds a negative reputation that hurts housing prices and can cause those who review the city from afar or who lived here in the past to knock it around. If you move here, you must have some thick skin to take the hits and judge the emerging Macon for yourself. 


The Architecture

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Macon is heavily music-oriented. R&B and Southern Rock have a rich history here with the Allman Brothers among the world class artists who came from and recorded here. That music-centricity remains with plenty of festivals and live music venues offering entertainment year round. It also has an annual Cherry Blossom festival that celebrates what is reputed to be more cherry blossom trees than even Washington D.C. The Downtown area is the source of the music and festival and event culture but just as much the area is known for an active outdoor lifestyle as well. Amerson River Park has 180 acres of upland forest and 7 miles of trails that overlook the beautiful Ocmulgee River. You can hike canoe, kayak and explore the wetlands through this and other parks all within the city limits. 

To see what locals get up to for fun in Macon check out the [calendar of events](https://www.maconga.org/events/).

We highly recommend visiting Macon and staying in the community in a [VRBO](https://vrbo.com/affiliate/p4JS4ZC) rather than a hotel to get a feel for what it's like to live among the locals. You can receive discounted fares on travel via our [partnership with Expedia](expedia.com/affiliate/9NZ8LBQ) as well. 

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In poker, “betting on the come” means betting on cards that may come in the future. Macon is making a comeback and while the city isn’t all the way “back”, it is possible to see where it’s headed and if you want to bet on a city whose cards are likely to come in then take a look at Macon. 


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Why You Should Move Here Now?

**Lula_zombie**
2y ago
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Ingleside, Vineville, Beall’s Hill, Shirley Hill, and downtown are all safe communities to move to. Cherokee Heights is an up and coming area as well. In my opinion, moving to North Macon eliminates the convenience of a lot of what Macon has to offer. From my experience, people speaking negatively about Macon are thinking 1980-1990 Macon. It’s changed substantially since then. My children attend public school in Bibb County and we have had positive experiences with it.

For more reviews of what living in Macon is like from locals, check out [The Reviews](https://lookyloomove.com/locations/macon/reviews).


Don’t Call It A Comeback

Reviews of Macon from Locals

Downtown Macon is where a lot of the investment and infrastructure building is happening. Restaurants, bars, music joints, cafes and plenty of lofts, condo and apartment options, all within walking distance make this the ideal location for you zoomers and younger millennials. College Hill is another cool option for young professionals and students. Sandwiched between downtown and Mercer University. While there are classic southern homes lining many of the blocks there are also homes broken up into apartments as well as some less expensive apartment building options. You are still a walk to downtown and to the University so you get the energy of the school but a bit more genteel an experience than downtown. 
- Downtown
- College Hill


Young Professionals/College Students

Downtown

Wesleyan Woods is just a few miles west of downtown but offers bigger homes on big plots of land and beautiful tree-lined streets. It’s more expensive than other neighborhoods but far less expensive than nearby Atlanta and way less expensive than cities in the Northeast. This is a family paradise with parks and its own local businesses to get a burger or ice cream or groceries. 

Families who want to be more amidst the action should check out College Hill. While the name makes it seem like a place filled with boisterous undergrads, that isn’t the vibe. It’s filled with stunning historic southern homes and a true community feel that makes riding bikes on the sidewalks and taking strolls to the local restaurants and cafes a true daily experience. 
- Wesleyan Woods
- College Hill
- Ingleside


Families

Wesleyan Woods

Macon

**Prestigious-String90**
2y ago
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Macon is a city of contrasts: you can drive through many neighborhoods with houses and yards that would look right at home in a magazine. And if you keep driving you often find yourself in neighborhoods with vacant houses, uncut yards, etc. North Macon is more expensive but also has some of the nicer neighborhoods. From my personal experience, you will get more for your money by finding a neighborhood that is in between really nice and not so nice. There are many like that which are being improved by people who are putting a lot of time and money into improving their homes and surroundings.

**Macon?**

You're not going to find much public transportation in Macon... or anywhere in Georgia, really. Macon has some really shady areas, but there's nice parts too. Great part about the area is that if you're willing to commute, you can buy yourself a large house on acreage for alot less that you're used to spending in New Jersey! It'll be a culture shock here, but once you get used to it, you'll probably end up loving it. Except summers... summers are brutal.

**Lula_zombie**
2y ago
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Ingleside, Vineville, Beall’s Hill, Shirley Hill, and downtown are all safe communities to move to. Cherokee Heights is an up and coming area as well. In my opinion, moving to North Macon eliminates the convenience of a lot of what Macon has to offer. From my experience, people speaking negatively about Macon are thinking 1980-1990 Macon. It’s changed substantially since then. My children attend public school in Bibb County and we have had positive experiences with it.

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