Cherry Blossom Festival tours and attractions in Macon

11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, 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.thebighousemuse um.org.

CANNONBALL HOUSE

10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 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.can nonballhouse.org.

DOUGLASS THEATRE

Noon-3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 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.douglassthe atre.org.

FORT HAWKINS

10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 26 and April 2, noon-4 p.m. April 3, 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

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 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.georgiasport shalloffame.com.

HAY HOUSE

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, 934 Georgia Ave. Visitors will enjoy tours showcasing the Italian Renaissance Revival mansion call "the Palace of the South." $7-$11. 478-742-8155. www.hayhouse.org.

MUSEUM OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, 4182 Forsyth Road. Interactive exhibitions and displays, plus art, live animals and a planetarium. $5-$10. 478-477-3232. www.mas macon.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.museumofa viation.org.

OCMULGEE NATIONAL MONUMENT LANTERN LIGHT TOURS

Open for self-guided tours from 7:30-9:30 p.m. March 25-27 and April 1-3, Ocmulgee National Monument, 1207 Emery Highway. Guided tours begin every half-hour at the Visitor Center. One-mile round-trip walk. $5 for ages 13 and older; free for ages 12 and younger. 478-752-8257. www.nps.gov/ocmu.

RIVERSIDE CEMETERY SPRING SPIRIT STROLL

6-7 p.m. March 25-April 3, Riverside Cemetery Gate House, 1301 Riverside Drive. Enjoy an early evening walk through the beautiful landscape on a one-hour guided tour featuring actors in costume who bring to life selected stories from the past. Wear comfortable walking shoes. $10 adults. 478-742-5328. www.riversidecemetery­ conservancy.org.

SIDNEY LANIER COTTAGE

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 935 High St. Tour the nationally-registered 1842 birthplace of the famous poet and musician of the Old South. $2-$5. 478-742-5084.

STEEPLE CHASE & BLOSSOMS TOUR

1:30 p.m. March 28, 30-31 and April 1, departing from Cherry Blossom Festival headquarters, 794 Cherry St. Visit and experience the beauty of three historical churches as you travel along the Cherry Blossom Trail. $20. For reservations, call 478-765-8624. www.cherryblossom.com.

TUBMAN MUSEUM

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 310 Cherry St. See the Southeast's largest museum devoted to African-American art, history and culture. $4-$8. 478-743-8544. www.tubmanmuse um.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 tour of the gardens. Be sure to see the Cherry Tree Garden. Free. www.mga.edu/botanical.

WOODRUFF HOUSE

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 988 Bond St. Visit this Antebellum mansion and admire the Ikebana Japanese flower arranging exhibition courtesy of the Middle Georgia Chapter of Ikebana International. $7. 478-301-4200.

This story was originally published March 24, 2016 at 6:43 PM with the headline "Cherry Blossom Festival tours and attractions in Macon."