Visit Macon Launches New Photo Spots Trail App During National Travel & Tourism Week
Tuesday, May 9th, 2023
Visit Macon will launched its new ‘Macon Photo Spots’ Trail App on Sunday – for the ultimate photo worthy spots in Macon. The easy-to-use mobile app will serve as a local guide for visitors and the community to find the best photos that capture the uniqueness of Macon.
Download Visit Macon’s Tour Macon app to find the Photo Spots trail to guide you to each spot. At each location will be the Photo Spot decal where you can pose for a photo. Users are encouraged to upload their photos to social media and tag Visit Macon and #MaconMemories.
In celebration of the launch of the app and National Travel and Tourism Week (May 7-13), Visit Macon is hosting a giveaway! Anyone who posts one of their photo spot photos between Sunday, May 7 and Wednesday, May 10 will be entered into to win tickets to see Sunny War at Grant's Lounge on Thursday, May 11. To enter, download the Visit Macon app, take a photo at your favorite photo spot and post to social media tagging @VisitMacon and #MaconMemories. The winner will be announced Thursday morning via Visit Macon’s social channels.
Macon’s Photo Spots started as a Downtown Challenge grant in 2018. With the launch of the trail app, Visit Macon has updated the original markers and expanded the footprint of the photo-worthy spots to places like Amerson River Park, Ingleside Village, Triangle Arts, The Big House Museum, and Tattnall Square.
“Macon is not only camera-worthy, but sharing photos of these iconic spots is the perfect way for visitors & locals to become advocates of our destination’s unique offerings!” says Marisa Rodgers, Director of Marketing at Visit Macon. “There is no more powerful tool to bring visitors in than seeing others experiencing everything our destination has to offer on social media. We want everyone to become Macon Ambassadors!”
Throughout National Travel and Tourism week visitors and the local community can partake in a variety of events throughout the week that showcase all Macon has to offer. From our historic and photo-worthy attractions, legendary live music, and notable filming locations, each event highlights what makes Macon unique.
Sunday, May 7
Launch of the Macon Photo Spots Trail and Giveaway!
Tuesday, May 9
Public Service Appreciation Day – 9am - 4pm at Visit Macon
All medical staff, law enforcement, fire, educators, and county employees are invited to stop by Visit Macon to grab a refreshment and snack in thanks for your work to keep Macon safe and welcoming for all of our visitors.
I AM Macon Training – 10am at Visit Macon – Free and open to the public
I AM Macon is an interactive customer service program designed to unite and educate the business community about the branding of Macon as a superior visitor and meeting destination. Understanding how to reach out and communicate to visitors will help both your business and the city as a whole. Attendees can RSVP here.
Wednesday, May 10
Fundamentals of Google Business Profiles – 3pm at Visit Macon and via Zoom – Free
Open to any local hotels, restaurants and attractions who are looking to make their online presence more accessible to visitors. During the webinar attendees will learn how to amplify their businesses presence on Google, Tripadvisor & Bing.
Macon Music Revue – 7:30pm at Grant’s Lounge – Free
Charles Davis & The Velvet Sound performing Macon’s music history.
Karaoke w/ Willie D of Fresh Produce Records – 9:30pm at Grant’s Lounge – Free
Grab a mic and sing your favorite songs at karaoke hosted by Fresh Produce Records Willie D.
Thursday, May 11
Jake Xerxes Fussell – 7:30pm at Capricorn Sound Studios. 6:30 Reception with light hors d'oeurves / $35 - Tickets are limited and can be purchased here.
Presented by 100.9 The Creek and Visit Macon.
The Guardian calls acclaimed singer and guitarist Jake Xerxes Fussell "one of the great magpies of American song, collecting forgotten, tarnished gems with a folklorist’s zeal." The Columbus, GA native has released four albums, including 2022's Good and Green Again, called "the most conceptually focused, breathtakingly rendered and enigmatically poignant record" of his catalog.
Sunny War – 9pm at Grant's Lounge / $15
Rolling Stone describes Los Angeles-based Sunny War as "one of the best new voices in roots music" and notes that the singer/songwriter's acoustic street-punk poetry hits a new peak" on her just-released album, Anarchist Gospel. Tickets can be purchased online here.
Friday, May 12
Saturday, May 13
For more information, please email [email protected] or visit our website at http://www.visitmacon.org.
