Mercer University, Macon

Name: Mercer University
Address: Macon, United States

#43 among attractions in Macon

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Mercer University is a private research university with its main campus in Macon, Georgia. Founded in 1833 as Mercer Institute and gaining university status in 1837, it is the oldest private university in the state and enrolls more than 9,000 students in 12 colleges and schools: liberal arts and sciences, business, engineering, education, music, college of professional advancement, law, theology, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, and health professions. Mercer is a member of the Georgia Research Alliance and has a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest collegiate honors society. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1833 (191 years ago)Coordinates: 32°49'45"N, 83°38'55"W

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Mercer University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: OrthoGeorgia Park, Hay House, Cox Capitol Theatre, Cannonball House.

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Sport venue, Sport
OrthoGeorgia Park, Macon
8 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.
1.2 miNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Hay House, Macon
30 min walk • The Johnston–Felton–Hay House, often abbreviated Hay House, is a historic residence at 934 Georgia Avenue in Macon, Georgia.
1.3 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Cox Capitol Theatre, Macon
33 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.
1.2 miNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Cannonball House, Macon
31 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.
1.2 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
The Allman Brothers Band Museum, Macon
32 min walk • The Allman Brothers Band Museum, also known as The Big House, is a museum in Macon, Georgia, United States. It was the home to The Allman Brothers Band's original members, their families, and various friends from 1970 to 1973.
1.4 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Performing arts
Grand Opera House, Macon
35 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.
1.1 miNE
City hall
City Hall, Macon
28 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.
0.9 miNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Sidney Lanier Cottage, Macon
24 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.
1 miNE
Sacred and religious sites, Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Saint Joseph's Catholic Church, Macon
26 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.
1.3 miNE
Church, Romanesque architecture
First Presbyterian Church, Macon
33 min walk • First Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church in Macon, GA.
1.2 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Entertainment
Macon City Auditorium, Macon
30 min walk • The Macon City Auditorium is a historic structure in Macon, Georgia, United States, that has hosted performances, meetings, and events for the community since 1925. It was designed by New York architect Egerton Swartwout. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Municipal Auditorium in 1971.

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Which popular attractions are close to Mercer University?

Nearby attractions include Mercer University, Macon (5 min walk), Sidney Lanier Cottage, Macon (24 min walk), High Street Church, Macon (24 min walk).