GABBAfest 2009
Macon, Georgia

Travel and Hotel Info

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Special Rates for GABBAfest at the Ramada Plaza in Macon
Once again the good folks at the Ramada Plaza Hotel (formerly the Crowne Plaza) in Macon have offered us a deal on rooms for GABBAfest. This rate is $75.00/night. When you call for reservations just ask for "the Georgia Allman Brothers Band Association (GABBA) rate" and say that you would like the special rate. To make a reservation you can call the hotel directly at 478-746-1461 or call the Toll Free number at 1-800-227-6963, or visit the Ramada Plaza website. If you have any problems making a reservation, please email us immediately at gamuleman@aol.com before you make other arrangements. Links to other accommodations can be found at the Macon-Bibb County Convention & Visitor's Bureau website.

Map/Directions to Cox Capitol Theatre
The Cox Capitol Theatre will host all main events other than those at The Big House on Vineville Avenue, and at Rose Hill Cemetery.

The Theatre is located at 382 2nd St. in Macon. Click here for a Google Map.

The Big House Museum
"Here’s where you’ll find, beginning in November 2009, all the posters, photos and memorabilia, both rare and familiar and a vast archive of audio recordings and film footage. All of it will be right here at the Big House Museum, and just like the music and the band it birthed, all of it is meant to be experienced. Not just read about. Not even just listened to. Experienced." The Big House and the Museum are located at 2321 Vineville Ave. in Macon.

Grant's Lounge
"From the beginning Grant's Lounge was more than just another night club. It's existence made a loud statement about people and the oneness of human beings. Also, it was from this modest establishment that much of what the world now knows as Southern Rock was conceived. Grant's Lounge is at 576 Poplar St.in Macon.

H&H Restaurant
While in Macon, make sure to visit Mama Louise at the famous H&H restaurant. Mama will be cooking up her down-home vittles for breakfast, lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday until 5 PM, but she's closed on Sunday because she's at church. Come into her kitchen and give her a big hug for feeding our boys when they needed it the most. Visit the Mama Louise website at: http://mamalouise.com/ The H&H is located at 807 Forsyth St across from the Medical Center.

Camper and RV Accomodations
Camping is available at Lake Tobesofkee, 15 miles west of Macon.
 

Macon Area Hotel Listing

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