T
he historic heartland of Georgia boasts many
picturesque downtowns. And while we may agree Macon
is the crown jewel (I think a little bias is allowed in a
magazine named after the town), allow me to put in a good
word for some of our neighbors.
A short drive in any direction will likely lead you to a quaint
town with its own historic character and unique, adaptive uses.
One such gem is the southbound town of Perry. Though
I have frequented Perry since I was a child, my visits never
ventured beyond the fairgrounds. As travel restrictions
tightened in 2020, my wanderlust needed an outlet.
I discovered the joy of exploring neighboring locales and
found that Perry was so much more than I ever expected. The
preserved historic storefronts of its downtown are brimming
with life and welcome every pedestrian inside. Here are a few
spots that have stolen my heart.
MIDDLE GEORGIA GEMS
PICTURE A PERFECT SATURDAY IN PERRY
BY RACHELLE WILSON | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARIAH GANDY
The first in a series of articles exploring charming towns worth a day-trip.
82 maconmagazine.com | FEBRUARY/MARCH 2022
