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Rose Hill Cemetery

1091 Riverside Drive, Macon, GA
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Ranked #5 of 19 attractions in Macon
Type: Cemeteries
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Description: An example of a 19th-century cemetery park.
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Toronto, Canada
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81 reviews 81 reviews
34 attraction reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
75 helpful votes 75 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Went specifically for the ABB connection but fell for this beautiful, peaceful, historical site. I get the attraction.

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Bradenton, Florida
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15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

I'm not a huge cemetary tourist, but this one is a definite exception. We went to see the gravesite of Duane Allman and some of the background to several Allman songs and albums, but also found 200 years of history surrounding us as well. You have to go to really appreciate this place. Do it in conjunction with a visit... More

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Litchfield, Connecticut
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25 attraction reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

The day we were here it was raining, which made the trip to see Duane Allman & Barry Oakley's graves even more other-worldly. The graves are simply elegant and serene. Finally able to pay my respects and reflect on two very talented, gone to soon rock legends. The rest of Rose Hill is really cool for exploring, many old graves... More

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Crandall, GA
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39 reviews 39 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013 via mobile

We stopped at Rose Hill for the sole purpose of visiting Duane Allman & Berry Oakley's graves. We found their graves quite easily and Elizabeth Reed's grave is especially easy to find. We also visited Little Martha and the Bond Tomb. Though we weren't strapped for time we didn't spend but about an hour there. We plan to return and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013 via mobile

This cemetery is a serene place to go and reflect, besides being of obvious historical value. I sometimes go here to pray, or just enjoy the landscaping and stonework.

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La Crosse, Wisconsin
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4 attraction reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013

I was amazed by this place. Kind of creepy but so beautiful at the same time. What history!! It was the place to go to end the day of Allman Brother Band touring. Seeing where they went to make their music and the beauty of the cemetary itself was a wonderful experience.

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Birmingham, Alabama
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2013

The Cemetery is actually listed as Rose Hill Allman Brothers Association. The graves of Duane and Berry Oakley. It is said that the Allman brothers found peace and inspiration as they often visited the cemetery.

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Macon, Georgia, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

I like walking around here. It is an interesting place and I like how it kind of winds around and isn't just one path.

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Roswell, Georgia, United States
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32 reviews 32 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2012

I personally like to visit historical cemeteries and note the dates of birth and death. Reading the (legible) tombstones sometimes tell interesting stories. The Jewish cemetery had birth dates from the 1700s. There are areas for military burials and family plots. Fascinating.

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Macon, Georgia, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2012

Historical and very peacefully pleasant. However, if you drive, the roads can be challenging, especially if you drive a large vehicle.

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