Heres everything you’re gonna wanna know about visiting Georgias aspiring national park.
Today, it’s in talks to be designated a national park with expanded acreage.
The capital of the tribal land is Okmulgee, a nod to the Georgia site.
Unlike many other national park installations, no fee is required to enter the park.
Driving is the easiest way to get there, but if thats not an option, there are alternatives.
Greyhound, for example, has a bus route between the two cities.
During the winter, averages hover around the 40s, and Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park sometimes gets snow.
Be sure to check the conditions before you visit.
TheLantern Light Tours, held in March, add to the magic of visiting the site at night.
Go inside the Earth Lodge.
The ground floor here is the original.
Tour the museum to see artifacts from the archaeological dig.
More than 2.5 million items were found, including bones, pottery, arrowheads, and jewelry.
Revis even found her familys photos inside.
Climb to the top of the Great Temple Mound.
It’s also home to the Ocmulgee shiner, a species of fish found only within the state.
Theres also a coffee shop to start your day, as well as a restaurant and rooftop bar.
Rooms are also pet-friendly, with a fee.
Grab breakfast fromMacon Bagelsand take it with you to the park.
The cafe offers bagels with all the spreads, plus coffee and sandwiches.
If youre not in a rush,H&H Soul Foodis a Macon must.
Before they were famous, The Allman Brothers Band came here to eat for free.
Youll have to pay, but you wont mind doing so after trying the fried chicken biscuit.
Nu-Way Weinersis right by the park entrance and has been a Macon classic for more than a century.
Its known for its chili dogs, burgers, and the classic chocolate malt.
They also offer breakfast.Rookeryis another essential stop, with its funky burgers inspired by the Peach State.
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