Allman Brothers and Band Museum
The Allman Brothers Band Museum, also known as The Big House, is a museum in Macon, Georgia, United States.
A museum inside Macon-Bibb County
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 91–92°, and about 85 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Macon-Bibb County
Allman Brothers and Band Museum is inside Macon-Bibb County, which has 105 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Atlanta
Atlanta is about 77 miles northwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
March, April, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 68–77°. When to go ↓
An airport 11 miles away
Middle Georgia Regional (MCN) has airline service, about 11 miles from Allman Brothers and Band Museum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Macon-Bibb County. Green months are the mild ones.
Allman Brothers and Band Museum
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. The Big House was renovated by The Big House Foundation and opened in November 2009 as an interactive museum dedicated to identifying and preserving the history of The Allman Brothers Band.
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- Museum
- Wikipedia readers
- 5.8K a year
Where to stay near Allman Brothers and Band Museum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Macon-Bibb County (105) and Warner Robins (39).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Allman Brothers and Band Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon-Bibb County | in town | — | 105 90 hotels · 7 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 157,556 | $175K | — |
| Warner Robins | 17 mi south | 25 min | 39 31 hotels · 4 motels · 4 lodges & cabins | 87,761 | $186K | D |
| Byron | 15 mi south | 20 min | 12 7 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 RV parks | 6,567 | $253K | B− |
| Perry | 26 mi south | 40 min | 41 28 hotels · 8 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 RV parks | 25,699 | $225K | C+ |
| Forsyth | 21 mi northwest | 30 min | 18 16 hotels · 2 campgrounds | 4,952 | $274K | C |
| Gray | 13 mi northeast | 20 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 motels | 3,567 | $226K | B+ |
| Milledgeville | 29 mi northeast | 45 min | 20 14 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 16,835 | $193K | D |
| Bolingbroke | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 1 1 campground | 426 | $274K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Allman Brothers and Band Museum
Other well-known places within 70 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw53 mi National Historic SiteAndersonville National Historic Site62K visitors a year
13 mi National Historical ParkOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park112K visitors a year
60 mi MuseumLittle White House
45 mi LakeLake Oconee
218 mi MuseumMuseum of Aviation
330 mi MuseumAndalusia
69 mi GardenCallaway Gardens
42 mi Ancient siteRock Eagle Effigy MoundPhoto credits
Andersonville National Historic Site: Jud McCranie at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park: Bubba73 (talk), Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Little White House: Dsdugan, CC0 · Lake Oconee: http://www.terraprints.com, CC BY 2.5 · Museum of Aviation: United States Geographical Survey, Public domain · Andalusia: Stephen Matthew Milligan, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Callaway Gardens: Thomsonmg2000, CC0 · Rock Eagle Effigy Mound: Brian McInturff, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Allman Brothers and Band Museum
Is Allman Brothers and Band Museum in Macon-Bibb County?
Yes. It’s inside Macon-Bibb County, GA.
When is the best time to visit Allman Brothers and Band Museum?
March, April, October and November, with highs of 68–77°.
How far is Allman Brothers and Band Museum from Atlanta?
About 77 miles northwest of Atlanta, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Allman Brothers and Band Museum?
Middle Georgia Regional (MCN), about 11 miles away. The nearest big hub is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta (ATL), about 71 miles.
Where should I stay near Allman Brothers and Band Museum?
Macon-Bibb County (in town, 105 places to stay), Warner Robins (17 mi, 39 places to stay) and Byron (15 mi, 12 places to stay).
Tips from people in Macon-Bibb County
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