Only in Macon can you hike at ancient Indian mounds and enter into North America's only reconstructed earth lodge, tour the 18,000 square foot, 7-story Italian Renaissance Revival mansion known as the "Palace of The South", immerse yourself in musical history by taking a "Free Birds & Night Owls" or "Rock n Roll Stroll" tour, or explore the Southeast's largest collection of African-American art, history, and culture. Conveniently located only 80 miles south of downtown Atlanta, Macon, Georgia has a rich history; incredible architecture, stunning Southern charm, and a soulful musical heritage have branded Macon "Where Soul Lives".