Georgia's Trail of Legacy and Lore includes several Middle Georgia stops – 41NBC News | WMGT-DT

The attractions along the trail, which includes stops in Macon, Milledgeville and Gray, tell the stories of famous Georgians through cultural art, architecture and heritage.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Each stop on Georgia’s Trail of Legacy and Lore represents another story worthy of being told.

The attractions along the trail, which includes stops in Macon, Milledgeville and Gray, tell the stories of famous Georgians through cultural art, architecture and heritage. Naomi Peterson, the visitor services manager for Visit Macon, says the trail is informative and places an importance on preservation.

“These are places you would pass by and be curious about, but not necessarily stop and learn about them,” Peterson said. “They’re amazing places all through history and time, so we’re looking at enlightening different people about them as well as preserving those areas and their community.”

Visit Macon is one of seven market destination organizations that joined together to place emphasis on education about attractions in their community and to prioritize preservation. Peterson says the trail tells Georgia’s story: the good, bad and the ugly.

“Stories you maybe don’t want to tell anybody, but at the same time you do because our history is really what keeps us learning,” Peterson said. “And to have a better future for everybody in the region and for the state of Georgia.”

The Trail of Legacy and Lore includes nearly 100 attractions through the heart of Georgia. As a former state capital, Milledgeville has no shortage of historical and cultural significance. Munnell says being added to the Trail of Legacy and Lore will increase foot traffic at Andalusia.

“People from Sweden, the U.K., we’ve gotten people from Asia to visit us,” Munnell said. “It’s hard to put exactly in terms of how much her work affected the culture because her work means so much to so many.”

To learn more about Middle Georgia stops along the trail and plan your next trip, click here: https://legacylorega.org/.