Hay House, Macon

Name: Hay House
Address: 934 Georgia Ave, Macon, 31201-6708, United States
Telephone: +1 478-742-8155

#6 among attractions in Macon

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The Johnston–Felton–Hay House, often abbreviated Hay House, is a historic residence at 934 Georgia Avenue in Macon, Georgia. Built between 1855 and 1859 by William Butler Johnston and his wife Anne Tracy Johnston in the Italian Renaissance Revival style, the house has been called the "Palace of the South." The mansion sits atop Coleman Hill on Georgia Avenue in downtown Macon, near the Walter F. George School of Law, part of Mercer University. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1973 for its architectural uniqueness. ()

Built: 1855 (169 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 32°50'25"N, 83°38'1"W

Address

934 Georgia AveMacon 31201-6708 United States

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+1 478-742-8155

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Hay House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Luther Williams Field, OrthoGeorgia Park, Cox Capitol Theatre, Cannonball House.

1.4 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Luther Williams Field, Macon
36 min walk • Luther Williams Field is a baseball stadium in Macon, Georgia. It was built in 1929, and is the centerpiece of Central City Park in Macon. It is the home of the Macon Bacon, a wood-bat collegiate summer league team in the Coastal Plain League.
1.4 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
OrthoGeorgia Park, Macon
36 min walk • OrthoGeorgia Park at Claude Smith Field is a 1,500-seat baseball stadium on the campus of Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, United States. The facility has a press box, concession stands, and additional berm seating along the right field fence.
0.4 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Cox Capitol Theatre, Macon
10 min walk • The Hargray Capitol Theatre, formerly the Cox Capitol Theatre is located in downtown Macon, Georgia, United States, on 382 Second Street. The Hargray Capitol Theatre serves as a live entertainment venue.
~400 ftE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Cannonball House, Macon
2 min walk • The Cannonball House is located at 856 Mulberry Street in Macon, Georgia, United States and is a historically significant house with a story behind its name.
0.5 miN
Cemetery
Rose Hill Cemetery, Macon
14 min walk • Rose Hill Cemetery is a 50-acre cemetery located on the banks of the Ocmulgee River in Macon, Georgia, United States, that opened in 1840. Simri Rose, a horticulturist and designer of the cemetery, was instrumental in the planning of the city of Macon and planned Rose Hill Cemetery in return for being able to choose his own burial plot.
0.7 miSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Tubman Museum, Macon
18 min walk • The Tubman Museum, formerly known as the "Tubman African American Museum", is located in Macon, Georgia, USA. It is located in the city's museum district near the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and Georgia Sports Hall of Fame.
0.7 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, Macon
17 min walk • The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame is located in Macon, Georgia. It is the largest state sports hall of fame in the United States at 43,000 square feet.
~1740 ftE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Performing arts
Grand Opera House, Macon
9 min walk • The Grand Opera House, often called The Grand and originally known as the Academy of Music, is a historic opera house located in Macon, Georgia, United States. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970, it is now the performing arts center of Mercer University.
0.6 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Douglass Theatre, Macon
15 min walk • The Douglass Theatre is a theatre in Macon, Georgia founded in 1921 by Charles Henry Douglass, an African-American entrepreneur who was an established theatre developer well versed in the vaudeville and entertainment business.
~1630 ftS
City hall
City Hall, Macon
8 min walk • Macon City Hall serves as the seat of government for the city of Macon, Georgia, in the United States. It is located in the downtown area, surrounded by Cotton Avenue, First Street, Poplar Street, and D.T. Walton, Sr. Way.
~1350 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Sidney Lanier Cottage, Macon
7 min walk • The Sidney Lanier Cottage is a historic cottage on High Street in Macon, Georgia, that was the birthplace of poet, musician, and soldier Sidney Lanier.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Hay House open?

Hay House is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Hay House?

Nearby attractions include Cannonball House, Macon (2 min walk), Temple Beth Israel, Macon (3 min walk), Mercer University School of Law, Macon (3 min walk), Cowles–Woodruff House, Macon (4 min walk).

How to get to Hay House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hay House:

Bus

Terminal Station (19 min walk)