Cherry Blossom Festival tours and attractions
THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND MUSEUM AT THE BIG HOUSE
11 a.m.-6 p.m. March 20-22 and 26-29, 2321 Vineville Ave. Groove with musical instruments and clothing that belonged to the original, former and current members of the Allman Brothers Band, plus posters, photos and memorabilia. $3.75-$7. 478-741-5551. www.thebighousemuseum.org.
CANNONBALL HOUSE
10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 20-21 and 23-28, 856 Mulberry St. Visit the 1853 Greek Revival house, and see the unexploded shell that crashed into the home during the 1864 Federal attack. $3-$6. 478-745-5982. www.cannonballhouse.org.
DISCOVER MACON TOUR
1 p.m. March 20, 21 and 28, departing from Central City Park. Macon is full of wonderful historic homes, churches, theaters and museums. Join the two-hour guided bus tour of the Cherry Blossom Trail that intrigues passengers with interesting facts and visits to some of the coolest places in Macon. $20. 478-330-7050. www.cherryblossom.com.
DOUGLASS THEATRE
Noon-3 p.m. March 24-27, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Tours available of this historic theater, which in its height hosted artists such as Otis Redding, Bessie Smith, James Brown, Ma Rainey and Little Richard. Free. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org.
FORT HAWKINS
Noon-4 p.m. March 21-11 and 28-29, Maynard Street at Emery Highway. Tour the Blockhouse Replica, Visitors Center and archeological dig site while enjoying the blooms at Macon’s birthplace and 200-year-old early American frontier fort site. Free. 478-742-3003. www.forthawkins.com.
GEORGIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME
9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 20-21 and 24-28, 301 Cherry St. Immerse yourself in Georgia’s greatest sports moments while touring 14,000 square feet of exhibits featuring heroes such as Bobby Jones, Hank Aaron and more. $3.50-$8. 478-752-1585. www.gshf.org.
HAY HOUSE
10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 23-28 and 1-4 p.m. March 29, Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave. Visitors will enjoy tours showcasing the 1855-59 Italian Renaissance Revival mansion. $7-$11. 478-742-8155. www.hayhouse.org.
MACON SECRETS TOURS
11:30 a.m. March 22, 24 and 26, departing from Central City Park. This exciting new tour includes lunch at the Historic Woodruff House. You’ll be privy to Macon secrets, the finest gossip, ghost stories, trivia and more. $40. 478-330-7050. www.cherryblossom.com.
MUSEUM OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 20-21 and 24-28, 1-5 p.m. March 22 and 29, 4182 Forsyth Road. Interactive exhibitions and displays, plus art, live animals and a planetarium. $5-$10. 478-477-3232. www.masmacon.com.
MUSEUM OF AVIATION AT ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE
9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Ga. 247 at Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. Aviation history comes alive with more than 100 authentic U.S. Air Force aircraft and missiles. Free. 478-926-6870. www.museumofaviation.org.
OCMULGEE NATIONAL MONUMENT LANTERN LIGHT TOURS
Open for self guided tours from 7:30-9:30 p.m. March 20-22, 27-29, Ocmulgee National Monument, 1207 Emery Highway. Guided tours begin at 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Visitor Center. One-mile round-trip walk. $5 for ages 13 and older; free for ages 12 and younger. 478-752-8257. nps.gov/ocmu.
RIVERSIDE CEMETERY SPRING SPIRIT STROLL
6-7 p.m. March 20-29, Riverside Cemetery Gate House, 1301 Riverside Drive. Stroll back in time on a one-hour guided walking tour of the cemetery, Wear comfortable walking shoes. $10. 478-742-5328. www.riversidecemeteryconservancy.org.
SIDNEY LANIER COTTAGE
10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 20-21 and 26-28, 935 High St. Tour the nationally-registered 1842 birthplace of the famous poet and musician of the Old South. $3-$5. 478-742-5084.
STEEPLE CHASE & BLOSSOMS TOUR
11:30 a.m. March 23, 25 and 27, departing from Central City Park. Visit and experience the beauty of six historical churches including Mulberry Street United Methodist, St. Paul’s Episcopal, St. Joseph Catholic, Temple Beth Israel, Christ Church Episcopal, First Baptist and Centenary United Methodist Church. $20. 478-330-7050. www.cherryblossom.com.
TUBMAN AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM
9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 20 and 24-27, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. March 21 and 28, 340 Walnut St. See exhibitions devoted to African-American art, history and culture. $4-$8. 478-743-8544. www.tubmanmuseum.com.
WADDELL BARNES BOTANICAL GARDENS
8 a.m.6 p.m. daily, Middle Georgia State College, 100 College Station Drive. Enjoy an easy-to-follow self-guided tours of the gardens. Be sure to see the Cherry Tree Garden. Free. www.mga.edu.
WOODRUFF HOUSE
9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. March 23-28, 988 Bond St. Visit this Antebellum mansion and admire the Ikebana Japanese flower arranging exhibition courtesy of the Middle Georgia Chapter of Ikebana International. $5.
This story was originally published March 16, 2015 at 11:30 AM with the headline "Cherry Blossom Festival tours and attractions."