Grand Opera House, Macon

Name: Grand Opera House
Address: 651 Mulberry St, Macon, 31201-2605, United States
Telephone: +1 478-301-5470

#13 among attractions in Macon

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Built: 1884 (140 years ago)Coordinates: 32°50'20"N, 83°37'42"W

Address

651 Mulberry StMacon 31201-2605 United States

Contact

+1 478-301-5470

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Grand Opera House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.1 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Luther Williams Field, Macon
28 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.
~1740 ftW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Hay House, Macon
9 min walk • The Johnston–Felton–Hay House, often abbreviated Hay House, is a historic residence at 934 Georgia Avenue in Macon, Georgia.
~770 ftS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Cox Capitol Theatre, Macon
4 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.
~1350 ftW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Cannonball House, Macon
7 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.
0.7 miNW
Cemetery
Rose Hill Cemetery, Macon
18 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.
0.4 miSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Tubman Museum, Macon
11 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.
~1920 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, Macon
10 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.
~1410 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Douglass Theatre, Macon
7 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.
~1570 ftSW
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.
0.5 miW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Sidney Lanier Cottage, Macon
13 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.
~1860 ftSW
Sacred and religious sites, Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Saint Joseph's Catholic Church, Macon
9 min walk • Saint Joseph Catholic Church, located at 812 Poplar Street in Macon, Georgia, was listed on the NRHP on July 14, 1971. The church is located in the middle of Downtown Macon and takes up one block. It is operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Grand Opera House open?

Grand Opera House is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Grand Opera House?

Nearby attractions include First Presbyterian Church, Macon (3 min walk), Cox Capitol Theatre, Macon (4 min walk), Downtown Macon, Macon (5 min walk), Bibb County Public School District, Macon (5 min walk).

How to get to Grand Opera House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Grand Opera House:

Bus

Terminal Station (12 min walk)