This home won't be for everyone, but it is a well-restored home on a quiet street in a lovely neighborhood. I was not as familiar with the significance of Sidney Lanier, but I knew that there were two lakes and many schools named after him....More

We walked to this attraction from the downtown area. It was built in 1840 and is free to tour. If you like old history then take the time to visit

Both my sister and I had our bridesmaids luncheons here when we got married. One in 2001 and the other in 2011. Very great staff and beautiful house!

We visited and was given the tour. Very short but very informative. Wish the upstairs was redone to be opened for the tour.

If you don't know Lanier's history, this is not much of a visit1 Turns out he was basically just born in the house. Interesting antiques, small gift shop, but not a place to go out of your way to.

Toured this home one Saturday, and was the only ones on the tour. The home is not that majastic as some of the other older homes in Macon, but our tour guide was very knowledgeable about Sidney Lanier and his life, which is what the...More

Hidden in downtown off the beaten path. Good place to spend the day, interesting history about Sidney Lanier and his family. He was a poet in the 1800's. Fought in the War between the states. Died young, in his 30's from tuberculosis, if I remember...More

I was here for a family wedding last weekend. It's an excellent venue for a wedding or private party. All of the wedding party had an excellent time. Living in somewhat nearby South Carolina, I'd recommend spring or fall use of this location.

A real good example of a cottage in Georgia. Not a Mansion but a great home to see how things were in the past.

I have visited this structure many times. It is a wonderful venue for a private social event as well as a fine location to learn some history.