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Attractions:
- Georgia Music Hall of Fame: The 43,000 square foot museum features an extravaganza of music memorabilia
of over 450 Georgia artists, videos, interactive exhibits and hospitality with
a Georgia accent. Allow one to two hours to see the museum.
(888) 427-6257
Hours: Mon - Sat, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Rates/Admission: $8 Adults; $6 Seniors, College Students with ID; $3.50 Students
ages 4-16; Children under 4 years Free - Georgia Sports Hall of Fame: Educational and interactive exhibits honor heroes from the state's top high
school, collegiate, professional and amateur athletic fields such as record
home run hitter Henry "Hank" Aaron and football legend turned sports announcer
Fran Tarkenton.
(478) 752-1585
Rates/Admission: $6 Adults; $5 Seniors & Students with ID; $3.50 Children ages
6-16 years; Under 5 years old Free - Museum of Arts & Sciences: The Museum of Arts & Sciences serves a regional audience of all ages and many
interests. It is a community resource for life long learning and enrichment
which seeks to engage its visitors, to evoke wonder, stimulate curiosity, and
open minds to new worlds of discovery.
(478) 477-3232
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-5p.m. Friday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 students 12 and over, $3 children 2–11,
FREE to members and children under 2. - Cannonball House: A Greek Revival House built in 1853, this was the only house in Macon struck
by a cannonball during a Federal attack in 1864. Restored with furnishings of
the period. Headquarters, Sidney Lanier Chapter UDC. Open to the public. Gift
shop carries Southern, Macon, Georgia and Civil War merchandise.
(478) 745-5982
Hours: Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Last guided tour begins at 4 p.m., last self-guided
tour begins at 4:30 p.m.) Closed Sundays and most holidays Rates/Admission:
$4 Adults; $3 Seniors/AAA/Military; $1 Students; Children under 6 Free Group
rates available - Ocmulgee National Monument: Climb ancient Indian mounds, visit inside a ceremonial earth-lodge, hike along
nature trails and study archaeological remains dating back 10,000 years.
(478) 752-8257
Hours: Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Rates/Admission: Free - City of Macon Parks and Recreation: Macon is a city with a rich cultural heritage and strong vision for the future.
Macon offers the amenities of a small friendly city with the advantages of a
growing city.
- The Douglass Theatre: True to it's historic reputation as a magnet for the entire community, "The
Douglass" draws widely-varied audiences for it's High Definition 3D visual display,
limited run and premier films as well as for the it's national-quality performance
events.
(478) 742-2000
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Open Saturdays only for special events - The Grand Opera House: Built in 1884, the Grand features one of the largest stages in the South. The
Grand has seen stars such as Will Rodgers, Sarah Bernhardt, Houdini and more.
Still active with theatre events. Admission Charged. A performing Arts Center
of Mercer University.
(478) 301-5460
Hours: Tour Hours: by appointment. Business Hours: Mon-Fri 9-4. - Theatre Macon: Seven yearly productions. Stage Two Season has weekend productions: one act
plays, poetry readings, cabaret acts and more.
(478) 746-9485 - Macon Symphony Orchestra: Celebrate the 30th anniversery of the Macon Symphony Orchestra!
(478) 301-5700 - Heart of Georgia Barbershop Chorus: The chorus name is the Heart of Georgia Chorus. The chapter is a part of the
ever popular and growing Dixie District. We are entering our 42nd year of service
for Macon and the surrounding area.
- Macon Little Theatre: The Macon Little Theatre is of the people, by the people and for the people,
and its object is to promote the drama and related arts and to become a real
community asset through its efforts.
(478) 477-3342 - Macon Arts Alliance: The Macon Arts Alliance (MAA) serves as the arts council for Macon and Bibb
County. Its mission is to promote involvement in and access to the arts through
funding, advocacy, coordination and education.
(478) 743-6490 - Hay House: This Italian Renaissance Revival Mansion, built in the 1850's, is a National
Historic Landmark. Over 18,000 square feet, 24 rooms decorated with museum pieces
make it "The Palace of the South." Available for catered functions and guided
tours. Museum shop.
(478) 742-8155
Hours: Mon-Sat 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m.- 5 p.m. Tours begin on the hour
with the last tour at 4 p.m. each day. Rates/Admission: $7 Adults, $6 Seniors,
$3 Sudents, $2 Children 6-12 years
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