Douglass Theatre, Macon

#14 among attractions in Macon

Concerts and shows, Theater

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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. According to the Douglass Theatre website, the Douglass was a part of the Theater Owners Bookers Association – a chain of 40 theatres that served as an agency for many African American artists and performers. ()

Coordinates: 32°50'8"N, 83°37'33"W

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355 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdMacon United States

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Douglass Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.8 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Luther Williams Field, Macon
21 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.
0.6 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Hay House, Macon
15 min walk • The Johnston–Felton–Hay House, often abbreviated Hay House, is a historic residence at 934 Georgia Avenue in Macon, Georgia.
~940 ftNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Cox Capitol Theatre, Macon
5 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.
0.5 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Cannonball House, Macon
13 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.
1 miNW
Cemetery
Rose Hill Cemetery, Macon
25 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.
~680 ftS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Tubman Museum, Macon
4 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.
~520 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, Macon
3 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 ftNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Performing arts
Grand Opera House, Macon
7 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.
~1940 ftW
City hall
City Hall, Macon
10 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.
0.6 miW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Sidney Lanier Cottage, Macon
17 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.
0.5 miW
Sacred and religious sites, Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Saint Joseph's Catholic Church, Macon
13 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)

Which popular attractions are close to Douglass Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Bibb County Public School District, Macon (3 min walk), Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, Macon (3 min walk), Tubman Museum, Macon (4 min walk), Cox Capitol Theatre, Macon (5 min walk).

How to get to Douglass Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Douglass Theatre:

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Terminal Station (5 min walk)