Shirley Hills Historic District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Shirley Hills Historic District
Popular places to visit
The Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at The Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House during your trip to Macon. Take in the live music in this family-friendly area.
Tubman Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Tubman Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Macon. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's live music.
Ocmulgee National Monument
Discover 10,000 years of Southeastern Native American culture at this prestigious monument.
Museum of Arts and Sciences
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Museum of Arts and Sciences during your trip to Macon. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
After visiting St. Joseph's Catholic Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Macon. Experience the live music and entertainment venues in this family-friendly area.
Rose Hill Cemetery
Step back in time and learn more about local history with a stop at Rose Hill Cemetery in Macon. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its live music.
Activities
Ocmulgee Mounds Smartphone (GPS/APP) Guided History Walking Tour
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: The Mysteries of Macon
Our pick of the best Shirley Hills Historic District Hotel Deals
Best Western Riverside Inn
Really am glad we stayed. We rented 2 rooms, they had a connector door (a lot of hotels dont anymore). Extremely clean, great breakfast food and area. Rooms are a bit dated but clean and nice. The price was awesome.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Macon
Our 3rd time staying here. Our favorite place to stay.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Garner Hotel Macon West by IHG
Staff was super friendly and very outgoing. Breakfast was just OK, but not bad. You can tell this is an older hotel as the elevator door is smaller than most nowadays, and the doors in the room are also tighter. You can also tell that’s been remodeled. But has been remodeled perfectly to resemble ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Macon
The property is well kept and the staff is very friendly. The area is quiet and though not isolated, there are no restaurants or shops really close by but there are a ton of options about a mile away. I had a mini queen room and like the name of the hotel suggests, the room was really small. Amenities ...
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Wingate by Wyndham Macon I-75
All good
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
avid hotel Macon North by IHG
Room was very nice and the check in clerk was very friendly and welcoming.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Shirley Hills Historic District
North Highlands Historic District
While North Highlands Historic District may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Macon Coliseum and Grand Opera House.
Fort Hill Historic District
When in Fort Hill Historic District, you can plan a visit to Macon Coliseum and Ocmulgee National Monument, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Pleasant Hill Historic District
While there might not be top attractions in Pleasant Hill Historic District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House and Hay House.
Macon Historic District
While visiting Macon Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Opera House and Tubman Museum.
East Macon Historic District
Though East Macon Historic District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Macon Coliseum and Ocmulgee National Monument.
College Hill
While visiting College Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Hay House and Cannonball House.
