Macon’s best local businesses

The 137 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Sep 17

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137 businesses across 12 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants46 places · newest: Amici Macon, Aug 2
• 02Beauty6 places · newest: Tribe Salon & Spa, Aug 2
• 03Shopping10 places · newest: Lazarus of Macon, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment9 places · newest: Oakview Golf Course, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife12 places · newest: Late Nite Macon, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets7 places · newest: Amanda's Cakery, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage8 places · newest: 3250 Antiques & More, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness5 places · newest: beem® Light Sauna Macon, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture10 places · newest: Tubman Museum, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden8 places · newest: AJ's Home Furniture, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts6 places · newest: Black Hammond, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods4 places · newest: Fieldstone Outdoor Provisions, Aug 2

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More spots

Businesses in categories too small for their own page — yet.

• Filmore Thomas Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Whether your crew wants to splash, hit the playground, or play a quick game, Filmore Thomas Park delivers with a splash pad, basketball…

  3793 Log Cabin Dr · maconbibb.us ↗

• Washington Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Need a quick reset between errands or emails? Washington Park is the easy in-town nature break, with winding paths, old trees, and that…

  College St · visitmacon.org ↗

• Macon Mall

  Other

  Department stores, dining options & various boutiques plus, beauty services & military recruiters.

  3661 Eisenhower Pkwy · maconmall.com ↗

• Northeast Plaza

  Other

  Strip mall featuring a department store and a billiards hall.

  642 Shurling Dr · northeast-plaza.poi.place ↗

• The Shoppes at River Crossing

  Other

  Strip mall featuring a variety of dining & shopping options, from electronics to shoes.

  5080 Riverside Dr · theshoppesatrivercrossing.com ↗

• Macon Outdoor Power Inc.

  Services

  Family-owned store offering a selection of lawn mowers and outdoor power equipment, plus repair services.

  5020 Mercer University Dr · maconoutdoorpower.com ↗

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