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Road trip from Macon to Austin

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ITINERARY

18h 9m970 miles20 stops
1
The Davis Theatre
251 Montgomery St, Montgomery, AL 36104-3526
2
Palm Court Jazz Cafe
1204 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116-2608
A stylish jazz spot in the French Quarter, which serves Cajun and Creole dishes.
3
The Presbytere
751 Chartres Street Jackson Square, New Orleans, LA 70116
The Presbytere was designed in 1791 to match the Cabildo, alongside St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter. It stands today as a beautiful reminder of both Louisiana's singular past and its vibrant present.The Presbytere, originally called Casa Curial or "Ecclesiastical House," was built on the site of the residence, or presbytere, of the Capuchin monks. The building was used for commercial purposes until 1834 when it became a courthouse. In 1911, it became part of the Louisiana State Museum. Two exhibitions are on display-"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond" tells of rescue, rebuilding and renewal, and "Mardi Gras: It's Carnival Time in Louisiana" captures the fun and fantasy of the annual celebration.
4
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1035
Nature reserve, consisting of several sections, preserves significant examples of the natural and cultural resources of the Mississippi Delta region.
5
Lafayette Science Museum
433 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501-7013
Step into the vibrant world of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Science Museum, where curiosity knows no bounds!
6
Escape Artist Kingwood
2628 Chestnut Ridge Dr, Houston, TX 77339-2022
Escape Artist Texas invites you to enter a world of your choosing. Be prepared for an exciting and challenging adventure of solving puzzles, cracking codes, and unraveling mysteries from within. Enjoy an escape from reality with 4-10 friends in 60 minutes while testing your wits. Book now to see if you have what it takes to become and Escape Artist or are you just another chump?!
7
Houston Police Stables
5005 Little York Rd, Houston, TX 77016-2547
8
Houston Botanic Garden
8210 Park Place Blvd One Botanic Lane, Houston, TX 77017-3105
9
Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden
900 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005
10
The Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross St, Houston, TX 77006-4729
Houston philanthropists and art patrons John and Dominique de Menil established the Menil Foundation in 1954 to foster greater public understanding and appreciation of art, architecture, culture, religion, and philosophy. In 1987, the Menil Collection’s main museum building opened to the public. Today, the Menil Collection consists of a group of five art buildings and green spaces located within a residential neighborhood. The Menil remains committed to its founders’ belief that art is essential to human experience and fosters direct personal encounters with works of art. The museum welcomes all visitors free of charge to its buildings and surrounding green spaces.
11
Reliant Park
1 Nrg Park, Houston, TX 77054-1574
12
George Bush Park
16756 Westheimer Pkwy, Houston, TX 77082-1610
13
Commemorative Air Force - Houston Wing
18000 Groeschke Rd Hangar B-5 West Houston Airport, Houston, TX 77084-5675
14
GTSouth Geek & Gaming Tavern
4017 Eastern Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36116-7307
GTSouth is the Geek & Gamer haven. In addition to amazing cocktails, you will find video games, board games, karaoke, anime, Doctor Who, and a great little community of people who love the same things you do. Theme nights including Cosplay, Nerf Nights, and other themes happen throughout the year. GTSouth is a non-smoking bar however we are Vaping friendly and carry our own line of Vaping juices. Come hang out at the most unique bar in Montgomery, AL!
15
St. John's Episcopal Church
113 Madison Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104-3699
The church where Jefferson Davis worshipped during the Civil War.
16
Museum of the American GI
19124 Texas 6 Frontage Rd, College Station, TX 77845
The Museum of the American G.I is a living history museum dedicated to preserving the equipment, uniforms and memories of all American Servicemen and women.
17
Benjamin Knox Gallery & Wine Depot
405 University Dr E, College Station, TX 77840-1731
18
Mindspark Adventures and Escape Games
2632 Ridgepoint Dr, Austin, TX 78754-5210
Mind Spark is a fully interactive and immersive experience unlike anything else you can do in Austin, Texas. Up to 12 participants will be locked in a room, and they must use their minds and teamwork to figure out their escape. Clues and riddles hidden throughout the room provide the tools necessary to win the game and get out of the room. As the clock ticks down and the pressure mounts, can you stay calm, can you escape?
19
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704-2387
20
Purrfecto Cat Lounge
2300 S Lamar Boulevard Unit #104, Austin, TX
We partner with local rescues to temporarily house cats. Book a CatXperience and be surrounded by love-able furrballs. You might find your next furry friend!
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OVERVIEW

Macon to Austin
1
Start:The Davis Theatre
Montgomery, Alabama·
4.5
(8) review
251 Montgomery St, Montgomery, AL 36104-3526
2
Palm Court Jazz Cafe
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.5
(99) review
A stylish jazz spot in the French Quarter, which serves Cajun and Creole dishes.
1204 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116-2608
3
The Presbytere
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.5
(999) review
The Presbytere was designed in 1791 to match the Cabildo, alongside St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter. It stands today as a beautiful reminder of both Louisiana's singular past and its vibrant present.The Presbytere, originally called Casa Curial or "Ecclesiastical House," was built on the site of the residence, or presbytere, of the Capuchin monks. The building was used for commercial purposes until 1834 when it became a courthouse. In 1911, it became part of the Louisiana State Museum. Two exhibitions are on display-"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond" tells of rescue, rebuilding and renewal, and "Mardi Gras: It's Carnival Time in Louisiana" captures the fun and fantasy of the annual celebration.
751 Chartres Street Jackson Square, New Orleans, LA 70116
4
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.5
(999) review
Nature reserve, consisting of several sections, preserves significant examples of the natural and cultural resources of the Mississippi Delta region.
419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1035
5
Lafayette Science Museum
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
4.5
(96) review
Step into the vibrant world of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Science Museum, where curiosity knows no bounds!
433 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501-7013
6
Escape Artist Kingwood
Houston, Texas·
5.0
(84) review
Escape Artist Texas invites you to enter a world of your choosing. Be prepared for an exciting and challenging adventure of solving puzzles, cracking codes, and unraveling mysteries from within. Enjoy an escape from reality with 4-10 friends in 60 minutes while testing your wits. Book now to see if you have what it takes to become and Escape Artist or are you just another chump?!
2628 Chestnut Ridge Dr, Houston, TX 77339-2022
7
Houston Police Stables
Houston, Texas·
5.0
(8) review
5005 Little York Rd, Houston, TX 77016-2547
8
Houston Botanic Garden
Houston, Texas·
3.0
(9) review
8210 Park Place Blvd One Botanic Lane, Houston, TX 77017-3105
9
Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(96) review
900 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005
10
The Menil Collection
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(970) review
Houston philanthropists and art patrons John and Dominique de Menil established the Menil Foundation in 1954 to foster greater public understanding and appreciation of art, architecture, culture, religion, and philosophy. In 1987, the Menil Collection’s main museum building opened to the public. Today, the Menil Collection consists of a group of five art buildings and green spaces located within a residential neighborhood. The Menil remains committed to its founders’ belief that art is essential to human experience and fosters direct personal encounters with works of art. The museum welcomes all visitors free of charge to its buildings and surrounding green spaces.
1533 Sul Ross St, Houston, TX 77006-4729
11
Reliant Park
Houston, Texas·
4.0
(99) review
1 Nrg Park, Houston, TX 77054-1574
12
George Bush Park
Houston, Texas·
3.5
(7) review
16756 Westheimer Pkwy, Houston, TX 77082-1610
13
Commemorative Air Force - Houston Wing
Houston, Texas·
5.0
(8) review
18000 Groeschke Rd Hangar B-5 West Houston Airport, Houston, TX 77084-5675
14
GTSouth Geek & Gaming Tavern
Montgomery, Alabama·
5.0
(8) review
GTSouth is the Geek & Gamer haven. In addition to amazing cocktails, you will find video games, board games, karaoke, anime, Doctor Who, and a great little community of people who love the same things you do. Theme nights including Cosplay, Nerf Nights, and other themes happen throughout the year. GTSouth is a non-smoking bar however we are Vaping friendly and carry our own line of Vaping juices. Come hang out at the most unique bar in Montgomery, AL!
4017 Eastern Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36116-7307
15
St. John's Episcopal Church
Montgomery, Alabama·
4.5
(8) review
The church where Jefferson Davis worshipped during the Civil War.
113 Madison Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104-3699
16
Museum of the American GI
College Station, Texas·
5.0
(72) review
The Museum of the American G.I is a living history museum dedicated to preserving the equipment, uniforms and memories of all American Servicemen and women.
19124 Texas 6 Frontage Rd, College Station, TX 77845
17
Benjamin Knox Gallery & Wine Depot
College Station, Texas·
4.5
(8) review
405 University Dr E, College Station, TX 77840-1731
18
Mindspark Adventures and Escape Games
Austin, Texas·
5.0
(99) review
Mind Spark is a fully interactive and immersive experience unlike anything else you can do in Austin, Texas. Up to 12 participants will be locked in a room, and they must use their minds and teamwork to figure out their escape. Clues and riddles hidden throughout the room provide the tools necessary to win the game and get out of the room. As the clock ticks down and the pressure mounts, can you stay calm, can you escape?
2632 Ridgepoint Dr, Austin, TX 78754-5210
19
Saxon Pub
Austin, Texas·
4.5
(97) review
1320 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704-2387
20
Purrfecto Cat Lounge
Austin, Texas·
5.0
(97) review
We partner with local rescues to temporarily house cats. Book a CatXperience and be surrounded by love-able furrballs. You might find your next furry friend!
2300 S Lamar Boulevard Unit #104, Austin, TX

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What's the driving distance between Macon and Austin?
The distance is 970 miles
What's the travel time between Macon and Austin?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 18h 9m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Austin?
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