The Festival
Plan Your Stay
The Hilton Garden Inn is the Official Carolyn Crayton Park Hotel of the Cherry Blossom Festival. It is conveniently located next to the Mercer University Stadium. Book your stay with a Cherry Blossom Festival special room rate by clicking the button below. (The link will take you away from our website)
Visitors Guide
Macon is a wonderful city bustling with activity and filled with rich history and landmarks. Come for the Cherry Blossom Festival and stay to explore our beautiful city and learn about our history. There are plenty of interesting and exciting things to do that you can’t experience anywhere else. Click the button below to learn more about things to do in Macon, hotels, restaraunts, area attractions and much more.
Official VIP Hotel
Hotel 45 is the Official VIP Hotel of the Cherry Blossom Festival. It is conveniently located in downtown Macon.
Pink Provisions Trail
You can download the Pink Provisions Trail on the Tour Macon mobile app and during the entire 10-day International Cherry Blossom Festival, find cherry blossom-themed bites and sips all across town! Vote for your favorite after trying as many delectable treats, both savory and sweet, as you possibly can! Go to visitmacon.org/cherryblossom to learn more or download the Tour Macon app in the Google Play and Apple App Stores and prepare to splurge at the ‘Pinkest Party on Earth!'”
Food
Macon is famous for its delicious food. Macon offers a wide variety of unique restaurants that can satisfy every craving. Make sure to check out your options while you’re visiting.
Shopping
Macon offers a wide variety of shopping venues. For an immaculate outdoor mall experience complete with dining and entertainment, visit The Shoppes at River Crossing featuring department stores and niche boutiques. For Cherry Blossom Shopping, visit the vendors at Carolyn Crayton Park and be sure to stop by the Cherry Blossom Gift Shop for all your official Cherry Blossom merchandise (including the coveted Cherry Blossom pin).
Transportation
Macon has many transportation options for those traveling from out of state and convenient options for getting around town once you’re here. From rideshares to public transportation to rental cars, Macon has it all. Below is a list of transportation options for getting around Macon:
- Uber, Lyft, Taxi Services
- Car Rentals
- Avis – (800) 831-2847 / Middle Georgia Regional Airport
- Budget – (800) 527-0700 / Middle Georgia Regional Airport
- Economy – (478) 476-3597 / 2145 Riverside Drive Macon, GA 31204
- Enterprise – (800) 736-8222 / 2480 Riverside Drive Macon, GA 31204
Airport
Middle Georgia Regional Airport is serviced by Contour Airlines and provides daily service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and flights two times a week to Tampa International Airport.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is less than 90 miles from Macon and offers service to more than 150 domestic and 70 international destinations. Guests can take Groome Transportation to and from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Groome can be contacted at (478) 471-1616, and is located at 4540 Sheraton Drive, Macon, GA 31210.
Bus
Macon Transit Authority
200 Cherry Street, Macon, GA 31201
Phone: (478) 803-2500
Buses depart from the Terminal Station (200 Cherry Street) Operates Monday – Saturday, 5:30am – 11pm. Click here for more information about transportation to and around Macon.
Parking
Parking for the Festival at Carolyn Crayton Park is FREE. There are multiple parking garages in Downtown Macon that are available for public use for no charge as well (weekends only). Street side parking is available throughout Downtown.
