This Georgia Town Is One Of The Best Halloween Destinations In The US

As fall draws on, everyone is looking forward to Halloween, the scariest time of the year and it turns out one Georgia town is among the best Halloween destinations in the US. Macon, Georgia boasts haunted mansions, ghost tours and the exciting Witches Float down the River. Read on to find out more about Macon and what it has to offer on Halloween 2024.

Enjoy the best Halloween in Macon, Georgia

We recently headed into September, meaning we aren’t only in autumn, but also in the scariest time of the year. For anyone wanting to celebrate a spooky Halloween, Macon, Georgia is just the spot. In October each year in Macon, hundreds of witches take to the Ocmulgee River to see if they can float. However, they do cheat a bit by taking standup paddleboards and canoes for a cruise down the river.

Meanwhile, the annual Witches Float at Amerson River Park in Macon invites “witches, warlocks and wizards” to swap their broomsticks for paddles to get into the “spirit of the season with this family-friendly event.” Moreover, guests are encouraged to wear a costume and bring any non-motorized flotation device for the event.

The 2024 Witches Float will happen on Sunday, October 6, from 2 – 5 pm local time, with witches gathering at 3 pm before taking to the water.

Witches Float in a good cause

Besides having the greatest fun, the $25 regular fee and the $30 day-of fee benefit Macon Periods Easier, a nonprofit that aims to “raise awareness of period poverty in Middle, Georgia, provide menstrual products to those in need, and  normalize the conversation about menstruation.” Moreover, part of the proceeds also benefits the Scholarship Fund for ABC Breathe.

However, while the Witches Float is a major event, there are many more things to see and do in Macon.

Haunted Victorian mansions in Macon

The town hosts almost 180 Victorian mansions that are all pretty spooky and are all occupied by ghosts. In fact, visitors can join the Ghost Hunt every weekend in October to visit local haunted historic locations including the Grand Opera House, Fort Hawkins, 1842 Inn and the Douglass Theater.

Moreover, visitors can also enjoy two ultra-spooky walking tours. These tours the Haunts & History on the Hill, and a walking ghost tour of Macon’s Intown neighborhood. Another fun tour is Saints and Sinners, which takes visitors through Riverside Cemetery with actors playing the role of spirits of some of Macon’s historical characters.

Michael Jackson fans will appreciate another Macon event with the 17th annual Thriller Parade. They can join in the action among the many zombies who recreate Jackson’s famous Thriller dance sequence.

What’s the best place to stay in Macon for Halloween?

One of the best places to stay during a visit to Macon is the 1842 Inn. It is believed to be haunted by the ghost of John Gresham, Macon’s mayor, who died here in 1900.

Readers can find out more about Macon, Georgia, on the town’s official website here.