Like most people, the areas that we tend to explore the least are the ones closest to us. And, Macon is like that for us. Partly because it is so accessible and partly because some areas of the city are a bit run down and crime ridden and therefore, not so enticing.
Although, the historic area is quite beautiful...particularly in the Spring when the Cherry Blossom trees are blooming.
I have wanted to take the trolley tour for quite some time and thought today was as good as any day to try it out. Of course, if I read local news or watched the local news channel, I would've known they stopped them last week due to the fuel costs. Evidently, the trolleys weren't very fuel efficient so the city stopped the trolley tours.
We decided to drive to the areas that interested us. Our first stop was the Hay House which was built in the late 1850s. There were only three other people in the tour group with us so that made the tour pleasant since we didn't have to deal with crowds. The house was absolutely beautiful on the inside. Homes today just don't have the same character and quality as houses built a long time ago.
We were all ready for lunch by the time we finished our tour so we stopped at the Market City Cafe located at the corner of Cherry Street and Third Street. I definitely recommend this restaurant for anyone visiting the area. They serve deli sandwiches, soups, pasta dishes and other items. They even have a nice dining area outside as well.
Afterwards, we drove the Ocmulgee River Heritage Trail. This is a nice area to stroll when the weather is pleasant. The children played at the play ground for a while and then we drove through the historic area of Macon once more before returning home.
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