United States Georgia
Macon
A historic city known for its cherry blossoms, rich musical heritage including southern rock and it's home to ancient Native American mounds.
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This small, southern town in Central Georgia transforms into a pink paradise each March when its 350,000 Yoshino cherry blossom trees bloom. Take a drive along the Cherry Blossom Trail that passes through Macon, Georgia‘s 12 historic districts, which contain 6,500-plus structures that are designated on the National Register of Historic Places. Each year, the town hosts what it calls the “Pinkest Party on Earth”: the International Cherry Blossom Festival. This year’s festival is March 17-26.
laurenmack 1 year ago
Macon, Georgia is home to over 350,000 Yoshino cherry blossom trees that beautifully bloom every spring, earning its nickname as the "Cherry Blossom Capital of the World." Visitors can enjoy the annual Cherry Blossom Festival, which features events such as parades, live music, and food vendors. Don't miss out on taking a scenic drive through the city's historic district, Riverside Drive, or Amerson River Park to witness the breathtaking beauty of these pink blooms.
seeker 1 year ago
Macon Guides
Top Places to See Cherry Blossoms in the U.S
seeker (Seeker Editors) Hello Spring! This is the season of blossoming and bringing in the new. What better way to enjoy this beautiful season than by taking a trip to see cherry blossom trees. Cherry blossoms are one of the most enchanting sights of the season, as the trees only bloom for a short glimpse of time. This brief-lived moment of bubblegum pink sweetness has been captivating and inspiring human beings for centuries. Here is a list of some of the best places in the US that you can visit to witness blooming cherry blossoms this spring.
Macon Articles
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The 9 Best Cherry Blossom Festivals in the US 2023
Read more...One of the prettiest indicators that spring has sprung is when the blooms of sakura (cherry blossoms) burst into color. And luckily, you don’t have to fly all the way to Japan to enjoy what this cherry blossom festival season has to offer. From coast to coast, cities across America have planted the ornamental trees […]
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America’s Next National Park? Top Contenders for 2023
Read more...In 2019, White Sands National Park became America’s 62nd national park. Two years later, New River Gorge National Park became the nation’s 63rd. Now we’re all wondering: which park will take the title next? Lucky for us, the top contenders for America’s next national park include scenic national forests, ancient cultural sites, lazy rivers, and […]