13 days in Macon, Columbus & Sautee Nacoochee Itinerary

Macon is a city located in the state of Georgia, United States. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Macon: Andersonville (The Drummer Boy Civil War Museum & Andersonville National Historic Site and National Prisoner of War Museum). There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, stroll around Coleman Hill park, see the interesting displays at The Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House, and explore the wealth of natural beauty at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.

For traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Macon trip maker site.

Atlanta to Macon is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. In March in Macon, expect temperatures between 69°F during the day and 43°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can drive to Columbus.

Columbus is a city in the U.S. state of Georgia and the county seat of Muscogee County, with which it is consolidated. Change things up with these side-trips from Columbus: Atlanta (Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta Botanical Garden, &more). There's lots more to do: learn about all things military at National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center, get to know the fascinating history of Columbus Riverwalk, examine the collection at The Lunch Box Museum, and step aboard National Civil War Naval Museum.

To see photos, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read our Columbus road trip website.

You can drive from Macon to Columbus in 2 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. In March in Columbus, expect temperatures between 69°F during the day and 46°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Sautee Nacoochee.

Sautee Nacoochee is an unincorporated community in White County, Georgia, United States, near Sautee Creek in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Georgia, approximately 95mi north of Atlanta. Change things up with these side-trips from Sautee Nacoochee: Stonewall Creek Vineyards (in Tiger), Blue Ridge (Mercier Orchards & Zipline) and Highlands (Bridal Veil Falls & Dry Falls). There's still lots to do: awaken your taste buds at VIP Southern Tours, stop by Old Sautee Store, do a tasting at Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards, and contemplate the long history of Hardman Farm.

To find more things to do, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Sautee Nacoochee tour website.

You can drive from Columbus to Sautee Nacoochee in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Columbus in March, things will get slightly colder in Sautee Nacoochee: highs are around 56°F and lows about 35°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can go by car back home.