The Grand Opera House is a historic opera house and Mercer University's performing arts center. The opera house was originally known as the Academy of Music and when it was opened in 1884, it had the largest stage in the American Southeast. The theater was renovated and renamed the Grand Opera House in 1905. Historically, the venue has hosted many famous celebrities including Charlie Chaplin and the John Philip Sousa Band, Will Rogers, George Burns, Lionel and Ethel Barrymore, Bob Hope, Ray Charles, and the local Allman Brothers Band. Today, the Grand Opera House hosts a variety of events such as Broadway shows, concerts, and theatrical productions.

Address: 651 Mulberry Street, Macon, GA 31201, Phone: 478-301-5470

Learn about Native American culture at Ocmulgee National Monument Visit The Allman Brothers Band Museum Take a tour of Hay House Go on a self-guided walking tour of Rose Hill Cemetery See a show at the Grand Opera House See an exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Sciences Tour The Cannonball House Hike in Amerson River Park Visit the Tubman African American Museum Take the kids to the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Watch a concert at the Macon Centreplex Step back in time at Fort Hawkins Watch a live performance at the Hargray Capitol Theatre Stroll through Smileys Flea Market Play a game at Tattnall Square Park Join Rock Candy Tours Rent a kayak at Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions Relax on three sandy beaches at Lake Tobesofkee Recreation Area Check out the Macon State Farmers Market Watch a performance at Macon Little Theatre Take the kids to the Reboot Retrocade and Bar Have lunch at the Ocmulgee Brew Pub Dine at The Rookery

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