Springer Opera House
The Springer Opera House is a historic theater at 103 Tenth Street in Downtown Columbus, Georgia, United States. Columbus is where it stands. Its history begins in 1871.
A theatre inside Columbus
You can stay in Columbus
Springer Opera House is inside Columbus, which has 80 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Atlanta
Atlanta is about 96 miles north (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1871
Springer Opera House dates from 1871. About ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 68–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
Columbus (CSG) has airline service, about 5 miles from Springer Opera House.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Highs and lows by month
A visit to Springer Opera House can follow the seasons below.
Springer Opera House
The Springer Opera House is a historic theater at 103 Tenth Street in Downtown Columbus, Georgia, United States. First opened February 21, 1871, the theater was named the State Theatre of Georgia by Governor Jimmy Carter for its 100th anniversary season, a designation made permanent in 1992 by the [Georgia General Assembly]. In its early days, the Springer hosted legendary performers such as Edwin Booth, Lily Langtry, Oscar Wilde, Will Rogers, Ethel Barrymore, Agnes de Mille and John Philip Sousa. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and named a National Historic Landmark in 1978.
- Type
- Theatre
- Established
- 1871
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark (1978) · National Register of Historic Places (1970)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Bases for Springer Opera House
Close by, places to stay are in Columbus (80) and Phenix City (14).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Springer Opera House | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | in town | — | 80 63 hotels · 10 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 202,171 | $194K | D |
| Phenix City | 3 mi west | 5 min | 14 11 hotels · 3 motels | 38,344 | $170K | D |
| Opelika | 26 mi northwest | 40 min | 31 22 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 35,765 | $242K | D |
| Cusseta | 14 mi southeast | 20 min | 4 4 hotels | 8,465 | $103K | — |
| Pine Mountain | 28 mi north | 40 min | 14 5 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 1,303 | $364K | B− |
| Smiths Station | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 1 1 RV park | 5,596 | $203K | — |
| Piney Grove | 11 mi north | 15 min | 1 1 campground | 576 | — | — |
| Hamilton | 22 mi north | 35 min | 3 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 1,824 | $289K | A+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Springer Opera House
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Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site: 2C2K Photography, CC BY 2.0 · Andersonville National Historic Site: Jud McCranie at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Jordan–Hare Stadium: AuburnPilot, Public domain · Little White House: Dsdugan, CC0 · Providence Canyon State Park: Robbie Honerkamp, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National Infantry Museum: The National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center from Columbus, GA, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Callaway Gardens: Thomsonmg2000, CC0
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Questions before you go
Is Springer Opera House in Columbus?
Yes. It’s inside Columbus, GA.
When is the best time to visit Springer Opera House?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 68–84°.
How far is Springer Opera House from Atlanta?
About 96 miles north of Atlanta, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Springer Opera House?
Columbus (CSG), about 5 miles away. The nearest big hub is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta (ATL), about 87 miles.
Where should I stay near Springer Opera House?
Columbus (in town, 80 places to stay), Phenix City (3 mi, 14 places to stay) and Opelika (26 mi, 31 places to stay).
Questions for Columbus
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