Visitors Guide

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Visitors Guide
YOUR
ticket TO fun IN ALBANY
2 Restaurants
6 Shopping
8 Attractions
16 Accommodations
20 Day Trippin’
24 Meeting Facilities
28 Golf
29 Transportation
30 Churches
31 Albany Area Celebrities
32 Map
Albany sits at the center of Southwest Georgia,
a storied region closely tied to America’s early
Native American culture, the antebellum age of
the Old South and the timeless sports of fishing
and hunting. Lying below the land around Albany is
the Floridan Aquifer, an ocean of fresh water that feeds
the area’s rivers and creeks and fuels its economy.
Outdoor adventure, the arts, shopping, dining and the
friendliest folks anywhere—Albany has it all! With so
much to see and do, you’ll want to visit again and again.
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Restaurants Relax, have fun and enjoy
genuine local cuisine. From first-class dining to soul food
and the finest sweet tea, you’ll find it all in Albany.
American
Henry’s Fine Edibles
2516 Dawson Rd.
229-883-5470
Steak & Seafood
Jimmie’s Hot Dogs
204 S. Jackson St.
229-435-4751
Hot Dogs
Little Red Dog House
821 W. Broad Ave.
229-883-6059
Hot Dogs
Mayberry Diner
2349 Lake Park Dr.
229-883-3538
Diner
Mellow Mushroom
2825 Nottingham Way
229-888-4646
Hogies, Pizza & Salads
Terry Lee’s Olde
Sandwich Shoppe
116 W. Broad Ave.
229-436-6496
Subs, Sandwiches & Soups
The Cookie Shoppe
115 N. Jackson St.
229-883-3327
Homemade Sandwiches,
Soups & Cookies
The Juice Bar at
Nature Cure
2818 Old Dawson Rd.
229-446-0505
NATURESCUREONLINE.COM
Juices, Smoothies & Wraps
Wild Flour Café
Icon’s Bar and Grill
2206 Dawson Rd.
229-405-2294
Sandwiches, Soups & Wraps
104 N. Washington St.
229-405-2298
Wings, Wraps & Salads
Barbecue
Manor House Pub
Austin’s Firegrill &
Oyster Bar
2820 Meredyth Dr.
229-883-4482
BBQ & Oyster Bar
Billy Boys Wings & BBQ
2317 E. Broad Ave.
229-496-1834
Wings & BBQ
Michael’s Gillionville BBQ
2319 Gillionville Rd.
229-435-6199
BBQ & Breakfast Drive-Thru
Smoke and Fire
2610 Gillionville Rd.
229-496-1468
BBQ & Wood-Fired Pizza
1500 Dawson Rd.
229-435-7721
MERRYACRES.COM/MANORHOUSE-PUB
Pub Food
Coach’s Sports
Bar & Grill
2610 Dawson Rd., Suite 11
229-496-1431
COACHSOFALBANY.COM
Pub Food
Harvest Moon
2347 Dawson Rd.
229-439-7077
MOON.STEWBOS.COM
Pizzas, Calzones & Wraps
2818 Old Dawson Rd., Suite 4
229-420-9700
SMALLCAKESCUPCAKERY.COM
Gourmet Cupcakes
The Bread House
1902 Dawson Rd.
229-888-9775
THEBREADHOUSE.COM
Bakery
Newman’s Bar & Grill
2807 Meredyth Dr.
229-496-1176
NEWMANSBARANDGRILL.COM
American
Coffee Houses
Element’s Coffee
Company
2726 Ledo Rd.
229-435-1163
ELEMENTSCOFFEE.COM
Coffee, Pastries & Breakfast
Ellianos Coffee Company
Bar/Grill/Lounge
Smallcakes:
A Cupcakery
2854 Meredyth Dr.
229-888-9900
ELLIANOS.COM
Coffee Drive-Thru
Dessert
Freeze Frozen Yogurt
629 N. Westover Blvd.
229-432-9492
Frozen Yogurt & Sorbet
Kool Scoops
106 Pine Ave.
229-439-2445
Ice Cream & Italian Ice
International
Casa Tapatia
108 N. Slappey Blvd.
229-903-8802
Mexican
El Maya
1561 Hwy 19, Suite 13
229-446-0133
Mexican
El Vaquero
2700 Dawson Rd.
229-435-8448
Mexican
Dragon House
Chinese Restaurant
118 Philema Rd.
229-883-8672
Chinese
Guang Zhou
1214 N. Westover Blvd.
229-435-8400
Chinese
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Hibachi Express
2901 Meredyth Dr.
229-420-8730
THEHIBACHIEXPRESS.COM
Japanese
Hong Kong Café
2700 Dawson Rd.
229-888-2282
Chinese
House of China II
2526 Dawson Rd., Suite A
229-883-7156
Chinese
Joe’s to Go
2401 Dawson Rd.
229-733-7235
Mexican
La Fuente
2000 E. Oglethorpe Blvd.
229-889-8552
Mexican
Little Jamaican
Restaurant
239 E. Olgethorpe Blvd.
229-883-4777
Jamaican
Los Vaqueros
603 N. Westover Blvd.
229-431-0365
Mexican
Marco’s Pizza
2818 Old Dawson Rd., Suite 9
229-435-4800
Italian
Mikata Japanese
Steakhouse
2610 Dawson Rd.
229-435-3516
Japanese
Shogun Japanese
Steakhouse
Pearly’s Famous
Country Cooking
629 N. Westover Blvd.
229-903-9325
Japanese
814 N. Slappey Blvd.
229-432-0141
Southern Style Cooking
Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi
2724 Dawson Rd.
229-420-2002
ALBANYGATOKYO.COM
Japanese
Tropical Taste
231 E. Oglethorpe Blvd.
229-435-8800
Carribean
Viet Pho
717 N. Westover Blvd.
229-888-0111
Vietnamese
Albany Fish Company
1921 Dawson Rd.
229-496-1721
Seafood & Fish Market
Blackbeard’s
Steakhouses
Henry Campbell’s
Steakhouse
629 N. Westover Blvd., Suite E
229-594-9288
STEAKHOUSE.STEWBOS.COM
Steaks
2209 N. Slappey Blvd.
229-878-6369
Seafood & BBQ
Shabazz Fish Supreme
241 E. Oglethorpe Blvd.
229-435-9148
Seafood, Burgers & Wings
The Catch
Seafood
AJ’s Seafood &
Oyster Bar
2406 N. Slappey Blvd.
229-435-4737
Seafood & Oyster Bar
2332 Whispering Pines Rd.
229-446-2235
CATCH.STEWBOS.COM
Seafood & Oyster Bar
Villa Gargano
1604 N. Slappey Blvd.
229-436-7265
Italian
Looking for something fresh? Albany is
Southern
surrounded by numerous agricultural landmarks that supply
BJ’s Country Buffet
their fresh
2401-A Dawson Rd.
229-439-1600
Southern Style Cooking
Carter’s Grill & Restaurant
321 W. Highland Ave.
229-432-2098
Southern Style Cooking
Jo’s Country Cooking
1935 Dawson Rd.
229-883-1200
Southern Style Cooking
Maryland Fried Chicken
510 N. Slappey Blvd.
229-432-9595
Southern Style Cooking
produce and organic meats to
local restaurants daily.
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Shopping From boutiques with the latest
fashions and home décor to recreational specialty shops
for your fitness needs, you’ll find it all in Albany.
Place On The Pointe
The Royal Collection
2416 Westgate Blvd.
229-883-8585
Gifts, Décor & China
2347 Lake Park Dr.
229-446-1106
Clothing Boutique
Quail’s Nest Florist &
Home Décor
African Attire & More
G & M Antiques & Thrift
315 W. Broad Ave.
229-435-4495
Women’s Clothing
2100 N. Slappey Blvd.
229-594-5523
Antiques
Albany Mall
Ivey’s Outdoor &
Farm Supply
2601 Dawson Rd.
229-883-7983
ALBANY-MALL.COM
Shopping Mall
Blush
2734 Ledo Rd., Suite 9
229-439-0332
Clothing Boutique
Breakaway Cycles
2734 Ledo Rd., Suite 1
229-376-2300
Cycling
Cycle World
2401 Dawson Rd., Suite B5
229-435-1678
CYCLEWORLDBIKESHOP.COM
Cycling
Diva’s Closet
317 W. Broad Ave.
229-439-8010
Clothing Boutique
Envy
2818 Old Dawson road, Suite 7
229-436-5252
Clothing Boutique
Expressations,
Embroidery LLC
236 W. Broad Ave.
229-436-3939
EXPRESSATIONSONLINE.COM
Screen Printing & Embroidery
108 N. Westover Blvd.
229-432-0622
IVEYSALBANYGA.COM
Outdoor Apparel, Supply & Gifts
Jewels of Albany
2510 Archwood Dr., Suite 15
229-483-0602
JEWELSSHOP.WEEBLY.COM
Jewelry & Beauty Salon
Livi & Company
3105 Ledo Rd.
229-435-0356
LIVIANDCOMPANY.COM
Marketplace
Love Letters
Monograms & Gifts
2726 Ledo Rd.
229-883-1333
Monongram Shop & Gifts
Maeberry Market
2734 Ledo Rd.
229-288-4510
Gift Shop
Merle Norman of Albany
2726 Ledo Rd., Suite 9
229-435-3505
MERLENORMAN.COM
Cosmetics
Party Plus Wedding
2401 Dawson Rd., Suite S
229-878-1378
Decoration & Party Supplies
2842 Palmyra Rd.
229-888-0771
Accessories, Gifts, Décor & Floral
Wild Side Running
2341 Lake Park Dr.
229-395-5778
WILDSIDERUNNING.COM
Running Apparel & Supplies
The Clay Spot
Who’s Who Boutique
2109 Dawson Rd.
229-446-2229
THECLAYSPOT.COM
Pottery & Painting
2206 Dawson Rd., Suite D
229-435-1109
WHOS-WHO.SHOPTIQUES.COM
Clothing Boutique
The Market Place
Shoe Box
2416 Westgate Blvd.
229-496-1822
Clothing Boutique
2528 Dawson Rd.
229-439-8586
Shoes
The Parlor Boutique
Southfitters
2418 Westgate Dr.
229-439-2253
Clothing & Hair Fashions
2601 Dawson Rd. D-18
229-435-2240
Clothing, Shoes & Accessories
Forget a travel essential? Albany is also home to Target, Walmart, Kohl’s
and more. Plus, all of your outdoor needs can be found at Gander Mountain.
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Attractions Albany offers attractions sure to
Albany is a sportsman’s paradise, and with our moderate
match your interests, whether you enjoy nature and the
climate, you can enjoy the outdoors year-round.
outdoors, history and heritage, sports or the arts. Let the
The Kinchafoonee and Muckalee Creeks
Flint RiverQuarium amaze you, or get close to native
flow into the Flint River at Lake Chehaw,
and exotic animals at the zoo at Chehaw. Explore
a 1,400-acre lake great for boating and fishing.
Albany’s heritage, from the legacy of the railroads to
Golfers will find a wealth of challenging
Albany’s key role in the Civil Rights Movement. As the
courses in Albany and surrounding areas.
cultural center of Southwest Georgia, Albany supports a
Hunting plantations abound and marksmen
symphony orchestra, live theater ensemble, chorale, and
from around the world aim for Albany during
ballet company in addition to an impressive museum of art.
hunting season.
Albany Civil Rights Institute
All American Fun Park
326 W. WHITNEY AVE., 229-432-1698
2608 N. SLAPPEY BLVD. 229-436-8362,
ALLAMERICANFUNPARK.COM
In 1961, crowds gathered at Mount Zion Baptist Church to hear Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr., and other civil rights leaders inspire listeners to
challenge the systematic oppression of African Americans. Old Mount
Zion, built in 1906, is the most important artifact in the new Albany Civil
Rights Institute’s collections. Since ACRI’s opening in 2008, visitors
have learned about the long Southwest Georgia Movement that
stretches back to slavery and reaches right up to today. Come hear the
power of music in the movement and see what happened to ordinary
people in extraordinary times.
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 10am–4pm
Fee: $6 per adult, $5 students and seniors 65+
Albany Museum of Art
311 MEADOWLARK DR., 229-439-8400, ALBANYMUSEUM.COM
The Albany Museum of Art has six galleries and hosts numerous
exhibitions throughout the year. These exhibitions showcase works from
the AMA’s Permanent Collection as well as temporary exhibitions of
nationally and internationally recognized artists. Visit the Albany
Museum of Art and view one of the finest collections of sub-Saharan
African art in the Southeast. The AMA also features AMAzing Space,
an interactive education gallery for children.
Museum Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 10am–5pm
Fee: Admission is always free but donations are welcome
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There is something for the entire family at the All American Fun Park.
Knock down some pins at our new bowling center, test your skills on
two 18-hole miniature golf courses or dodge your pursuer in a fast
game of laser tag. Enjoy the largest game room in Southwest Georgia
and ride the blaster boats, go-carts and virtual roller coaster.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10am–10pm, Friday 10am–12am, Saturday
9am–12am, Sunday 1pm–10pm; closed Easter and Christmas
Chehaw
105 CHEHAW PARK RD. (HWY. 19, PHILEMA RD.),
229-430-5275, CHEHAW.ORG
Chehaw provides over 700 acres of fun, including a 100-acre AZA
accredited zoo, home to over 238 animals including cheetahs, black
rhinoceroses, meerkats, alligators and many more! Enjoy one of the
state’s largest play parks, ride the train or participate in the many
animal programs and feedings in the zoo. BMX track, R/C car
track, mountain bike trails, 18 hole disc golf course, camping and
hiking available.
Park Hours: 8am–7pm; Zoo Hours: 9:30am–5pm; Open 365 days
Fees: Call or visit our website for pricing
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Flint RiverQuarium
101 PINE AVE., 229-639-2650,
877-GOFLINT, 229-639-2650,
FLINTRIVERQUARIUM.COM
The Flint RiverQuarium follows the Flint River’s
amazing 350-mile journey to the Gulf of
Mexico, and the 175,000 gallon Blue Hole is one of only a few
open-air aquariums in the world. Get a unique look at Southwest
Georgia’s mysterious underwater world with more than 100 species
of fish, alligators, turtles and other aquatic animals. The Cypress Pond
Aviary is home to more than 30 birds indigenous to the Flint River
watershed. Next door is the Imagination Theater, the area’s only
large screen format theater.
Hours and Fees: Call or visit our website for hours and fees
Radium Springs Gardens
RADIUM SPRINGS RD., 229-317-4760,
1-866-750-0840
One of Georgia’s Seven Natural Wonders,
Radium Springs Gardens pumps 70,000
gallons per minute of clear, 68-degree water
from an underground cave. Walk through a courtyard where the former
Radium Springs Casino once stood, enjoy foliage-draped hillocks,
crystal clear waters and flora both indigenous and exotic.
The park features a restored terrace, new sidewalks, a casino
garden and gazebos.
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 9am–5pm, Sunday 1pm–5pm
Fees: Free admission
Ray Charles Plaza
FRONT ST., 229-317-4760 OR
1-866-750-0840, VISITABANYGA.COM
Holding court in the center of the Plaza
that runs along the Flint River is a life-size
sculpture of the pioneering soul musician,
seated at a Baby Grand piano which rests on
a rotating pedestal. While Ray Charles’ beloved melodies play at
timed intervals, water flows over the pedestal and spills into a reflecting
pool at its base. Grab a piano key bench and enjoy the “concert.”
Hours and Fees: Call or visit our website for hours and fees
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RiverFront Park
112 FRONT ST., 229-317-4760 OR
1-866-750-0840, VISITALBANYGA.COM
A 6-acre park spread out along the Flint River,
RiverFront Park has a beautiful lawn for family
picnics and gatherings, play fountain, pavilion
areas, Turtle Grove Play Park with Dino Dig and Tot Lot, a 1.5 mile
Greenways Trail System with a 3 mile Riverwalk, the Horace King
Overlook and the Albany Welcome Center located in the Historic
Bridge House.
Hours and Fees: Call or visit our website for hours and fees
Stardust Skate Center
2881 LEDO RD., 229-435-0111,
STARDUST2SKATECENTER.NET
Family-oriented fun skate center and arcade
with 30 years of skating and business
experience that brings you an enjoyable time.
Hours and Fees: Call or visit our website for
hours and fees
Thronateeska Heritage Center
100 W. ROOSEVELT AVE., 229-432-6955,
HERITAGECENTER.ORG
Home to the Wetherbee Planetarium, the
Georgia Museum of Surveying and Mapping,
local history and science museums with
interactive exhibits, a historic railway exhibit with a model train display
and the South Georgia Archives, Thronateeska has something for
everyone’s entertainment, enrichment and enjoyment. The historic FryerMerritt House built in the 1800’s serves as business offices for the
Center. Located in Heritage Plaza, on the last brick street in Albany,
Thronateeska is also home to one of the oldest train depots in Georgia.
Hours: Thursday–Saturday 10am–4pm
(Groups of 20+ by appointment)
Fees: Free museums; Check website for planetarium ticket prices and
show times (Group discounts available)
Turtle Grove Play Park
FRONT ST., 229-317-4760,
1-866-750-0840
This safe community-built park features seven
irresistible areas for children ages one to
fourteen: Dino Dig, Tot Lot, Big Kid Area,
Critters Area, Mosaic-Tile Area, Musical
Instruments and other static climbing features as well as shaded
benches for adults to relax.
Hours and Fees: Call for hours and fees
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Organizations
Albany Area Arts Council
CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING, 215 N. JACKSON ST., 229-439-2787
ALBANYARTSCOUNCIL.ORG
The mission of the Albany Area Arts Council is to encourage, sponsor
and support the arts and culture in our community. Tour the historic
Carnegie Library building that houses the Albany Area Arts Council.
View exhibitions of works by regional artists and pick up your free
calendar of community events for performing or visual arts.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday–Friday 10am–4pm; Tuesday 2pm–4pm;
closed weekends and holidays Fees: Free admission, available for rent.
Albany Chorale
ALBANYCHORALE.ORG, 229-439-2787
A long-standing choral group presents four classical, jazz,
madrigal and American folk music concerts. The Chorale meets
at 7pm on Monday evenings at Darton State College in the
Humanities Building F, Room 115.
Georgia Artists Guild
229-439-2787
The Guild is practicing artists who are dedicated to advancing the
standards and awareness of visual arts in the region and the state.
The Guild sponsors workshops, lectures and demonstrations.
Albany Symphony Orchestra
308 FLINT AVE., 229-430-8933, ALBANYSYMPHONY.ORG
For all music lovers, the Albany Symphony Orchestra presents a series
of major concerts at the Albany Municipal Auditorium and a series of
smaller programs at the Albany Museum of Art. The Albany Symphony
Orchestra is Southwest Georgia’s only professional orchestra.
Office Hours: Monday–Thursday 10am–3pm; closed holidays
Fee: Event prices vary—seasonal and individual tickets are available.
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Ballet Theater South
BALLETTHEATERSOUTH.ORG
Classical ballet, modern ballet and jazz are performed throughout the
year at the Albany Municipal Auditorium.
Theatre Albany
514 PINE AVE., BOX OFFICE 229-439-7193, THEATREALBANY.COM
Theatre Albany offers six major productions during the season in its
314-seat main stage theater.
Hours: Monday–Friday 10am–4pm
Fees: Call for a schedule and prices
Venues
Albany Municipal Auditorium
200 N. JACKSON ST., 229-430-5200
Albany’s magnificent, historic auditorium is completely restored and
fast gaining a reputation throughout Southwest Georgia as a center for
performing arts. Call for a schedule and prices.
Albany Recreation & Parks Department
1301 N. MONROE ST., 229-430-5222
The Albany Recreation and Parks Department operates 70 facilities
including gymnasiums, picnic areas and parks. The city owns and
operates 4 public boat landings for access to our waterways.
Call for hours and fees.
Albany Welcome Center
THE BRIDGE HOUSE, 112 N. FRONT ST., 229-317-4760,
1-866-750-0840, VISITALBANYGA.COM
The restored circa 1848 Historic Bridge House, now home to the
Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau, was built by former slave
and master bridge builder Horace King. Stop by for information and
brochures, to watch the film “From the Heart of Southwest Georgia,”
and pick up Albany souvenirs.
Hours: Monday–Friday 9am–5pm, Saturday 10am–4pm, Sunday
12pm–4pm; closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.
James H. Gray Civic Center
100 W. OGLETHORPE BLVD., 229-430-5200,
ALBANYCIVICCENTER.ORG
The largest indoor municipal destination south of Atlanta, the Albany
Civic Center is a uniquely designed multipurpose convention,
entertainment, tradeshow and meeting facility. Call for a schedule and prices.
Paul Eames Sports Complex
1130 BALL PARK LN., 229-430-5222
This complex includes four fields and two stadiums with complete
amenities. Call to schedule your school team or civic club event.
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Resora at Cypress Pond Plantation
801 OLD PRETORIA RD., 229-435-8298, EXPERIENCERESORA.COM
This gorgeous 1,638-acre property could be the perfect location for
your meeting or wedding. Equipped with several rooms, a kitchen and
cabins, your event will be the perfect retreat.
State Theater
313 PINE AVE., 229-436-1228, 229-344-2237
Enjoy a rocking concert or rent out the theater for your own celebration.
Call for a schedule and prices.
U.S. 19 Dragway
1304 WILLIAMSBURG RD., 229-431-0077, US19-DRAGWAY.COM
The National Hot Rod Association-sanctioned drag strip will keep your
adrenaline rushing for hours.
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class stay from leading names to a locally owned boutique-style
hotel, with well-appointed amenities. You’ll find it all in Albany.
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Accommodations Experience a first-
Albany 8 Inn
905 E. OGLETHORPE BLVD
229-435-2151
Araamda Inn
911 E. OGLETHORPE BLVD
229-883-1650
Baymont Inn & Suites
2720 DAWSON ROAD
229-435-3737
Country Hearth Inn
2719 POINTE NORTH BLVD
229-446-8000
Country Inn & Suites
2809 NOTTINGHAM WAY
229-317-7100
Courtyard By Marriott
3019 KENSINGTON COURT
229-889-8015
Days Inn
422 W. OGLETHORPE BLVD
229-888-2632
Econo Lodge
1806 E. OGLETHORPE BLVD
229-883-5544
Fairfield Inn By Marriott
3011 KENSINGTON COURT
229-883-8288
Hampton Inn & Suites
2628 DAWSON ROAD
229-405-2000
Hilton Garden Inn
101 S. FRONT STREET
229-888-1590
Holiday Inn Express & Suites 2713 POINTE NORTH BLVD
1-877-834-3613
Intown Suites
229-436-7775
Merry Acres Inn & Event Center 1500 DAWSON ROAD
229-435-7721 Park Inn by Radisson
2729 POINTE NORTH BLVD 229-446-2001
Quality Inn
806 N. WESTOVER BLVD
229-883-3300
Red Roof Inn & Suites
1400 DAWSON ROAD
229-888-3939
Sleep Inn
1525 DAWSON ROAD
229-888-5595
Super 8 Motel
2444 N. SLAPPEY BLVD
229-888-8388
The Relax Inn
306 TALLULAH DRIVE
229-446-0010
Traveler Inn & Suites
414 W. OGLETHORPE BLVD.
229-434-0027
Wingate By Wyndham
2537 DAWSON ROAD
229-883-9800
2731 DAWSON ROAD
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Day Trippin’ Albany is the perfect launching
pad with these short drives to nearby attractions
for visitors exploring the exciting Southwest Georgia region.
Americus
229-928-6059, THEREALGEORGIA.COM
See historic Southern Field, site of Charles Lindbergh’s first solo flight.
The driving tour visits 38 sites dating from 1830 to 1925.
Rylander Theater 229-931-0001
Colquitt
Tour 11 murals and the Museum of Southern Culture
Swamp Gravy 229-724-2150, SWAMPGRAVY.COM
Georgia’s Official Folklife Play. Family stories, folklore, tall tales
and toe-tapping songs keep theater-goers coming back for more.
Windsor Hotel 229-924-1555
The magnificent Victorian hotel is the centerpiece of downtown.
Andersonville National Historic Site 229-924-0343
Site of Andersonville Civil War Prison and National Cemetery and
national memorial to all Americans POWs. The site features a museum
and a driving tour through the Civil War’s largest POW camp.
Arlington
Still Pond Vineyard & Distillery
229-792-6382, STILLPOND.COM
Wine tasting and tours of the facility and vineyard.
Bainbridge
229-243-8555 or 229-246-4774, BAINBRIDGE.GA.COM
More than 50 stately Victorian and neoclassical homes are on the
historic driving tour.
Lake Seminole 229-861-3137
Lake Seminole is ranked 5th best bass fishing lake in the country.
Cordele
SAM Shortline Train
770-389-7275 or 800-864-7275, SAMSHORTLINE.COM
Climb aboard the Southwest Georgia Excursion Train to Plains,
Americus, Leslie and Cordele.
Fort Gaines
FORTGAINES.COM
George T. Bagby State Park & Lodge 229-768-2571
Leslie
Georgia Rural Telephone Museum 229-874-4786
The museum, housed in a renovated cotton warehouse, displays
rural telecommunication from 1876 to the present.
Lumpkin
LUMPKINGA.COM
Blakely
Coheelee Creek Covered Bridge
Providence Canyon State Park 229-838-6202
Home of the “Little Grand Canyon,” this 1,108-acre park features
spectacular views, pioneer camping and hiking trails.
Built in 1891, this site is considered the most southerly “kissin’
bridge” still standing in the country.
This living history village depicts life and culture in 1850.
229-723-3741, CITYOFBLAKELY.COM
Kolomoki Mounds State Park 229-724-2150
Home of seven authentic Indian mounds and a museum filled with
Native American artifacts, exhibits and an actual burial mound.
Bluffton
White Oak Pastures
229-641-2081, WHITEOAKPASTURES.COM
Largest organic beef farm in Georgia. Tour the farm, eat at the
restaurant, shop at the gift shop and even stay at the cabins.
Westville Village of 1850 229-838-6310 or 888-733-1850
Plains
229-924-2646, WWW.PLAINSGEORGIA.COM
Jimmy Carter National Historic Site 229-824-4104
The home of Georgia’s most famous native son, Plains offers a look
into rural community that gave us our 39th U.S. President.
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Richland
Richland Rum Distillery
229-887-3537, RICHLANDRUM.COM
Tour the facility and enjoy tastings of Single Estate Old Georgia Rum.
Sasser
Mark’s Melon Patch
229-698-4750, MARKSMELONPATCH.COM
Famous road side farmer’s stand featuring the freshest Georgia
Grown products.
Sasser Flea Market & Antique Mall
229-698-4578 or 229-894-4612
30,000 square feet of shopping.
Thomasville
866-577-3600, THOMASVILLEGA.COM
Stroll the downtown brick streets for shopping and dining, then visit
over 66 historical sites.
Pebble Hill Plantation
229-226-2344, PEBBLEHILL.COM
A 3,000-acre former hunting plantation is representative of 20th
century “shooting plantations.” Pebble Hill is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Tifton
229-386-0216, TIFTONTOURISM.COM
Take a walking tour to the refurbished Tift Theatre and the restored
Myon Complex.
Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village
229-386-3344 or 800-767-1875, AGRIRAMA.COM
A living history museum featuring a farm community, with over 35
restored structures. Costumed interpreters demonstrate the rural
lifestyle of the late 1800’s.
Valdosta
229-245-0513, VALDOSTACITY.COM
Wild Adventures Theme Park
229-219-7080 WILDADVENTURES.COM
Features wild animals, wild rides, wild shows and a wild water
park for the whole family.
Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area
229-245-8160
Explore the Blackgum Swamp by boat or on a boardwalk.
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Albany Civil Rights Institute
326 WHITNEY AVE., 229-432-1698
Catering
Albany Municipal Auditorium
200 N. JACKSON ST., 229-430-3990, ALBANY.GA.US
1 Meeting Room, No Catering
Albany Museum Of Art
311 MEADOWLARK DR., 229-439-8400, ALBANYMUSEUM.COM
2 Meeting Rooms, Catering Kitchen
Albany State University
504 COLLEGE DR., 229-430-4601, ASURAMS.EDU
3 Meeting Rooms, On-Site Catering
Albany Technical College
1021 LOWE RD., 229-430-3563, ALBANYTECH.EDU
2 Meeting Rooms, Catering Kitchen
Bindery At Oakland Library
445 OAKLAND PKWY. WEST, 229-889-0300, BINDERYATOAKLAND.COM
1 Meeting Room, Catering Kitchen
Carnegie Library
215 N. JACKSON ST., 229-439-2787, ALBANYARTSCOUNCIL.ORG
4 Meeting Rooms, Catering Kitchen
Chehaw
105 CHEHAW PARK RD., 229-430-5275, CHEHAW.ORG
2 Meeting Rooms (1 Large Room or 2 Halfs), On-Site Catering
Darton State College
2400 GILLIONVILLE RD., 229-435-5450, DARTON.EDU
11 Meeting Rooms, On-Site Catering
Doublegate Country Club
3800 OLD DAWSON RD., 229-436-6501, DOUBLEGATECC.COM
2 Meeting Rooms, On-Site Catering
Exchange Club
810 SOUTH WESTOVER BLVD., 229-436-8827
1 Meeting Room, Catering Kitchen
Flint Riverquarium
101 PINE AVE., 229-639-2650, FLINTRIVERQUARIUM.COM
2 Meeting Rooms, Catering Kitchen
Garden Club Center
808 5TH AVE., 229-888-8366
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Hasan Temple
1822 PALMYRA RD., 229-432-1011, HASANSHRINE.ORG
4 Meeting Rooms, Catering Kitchen
Hilton Garden Inn Albany
101 S. FRONT ST., 229-888-1590, ALBANY.GARDENINN.COM
8 Meeting Rooms, On-Site Catering
Merry Acres Inn & Event Center
1500 DAWSON RD., 229-435-7721, MERRYACRES.COM
7 Meeting Rooms, On-Site Catering
Nelson Tift Building
229 W. BRD. AVE., 229-395-4150
3 Meeting Rooms, Catering Kitchen
Potter Community Center
2621 WILDFAIR RD., 229-436-4940
3 Meeting Rooms, Catering Kitchen
Resora At Cypress Pond Plantation
801 OLD PRETORIA RD., 229-435-8298, EXPERIENCERESORA.COM
9 Meeting Rooms, Catering Kitchen
River Pointe Golf Course
801 RIVER POINT DR., 229-883-4885,
RIVERPOINTEGOLFCOURSE.COM
1 Meeting Room, Catering Kitchen
Shackelford House
1801 DAWSON RD., 229-432-6502, STEWBOS.COM
1 Meeting Room, On-Site Catering
State Theater
313 PINE AVE., 229-436-1228, STATETHEATREALBANY.COM
1 Meeting Room, Catering Kitchen
Stonebridge Golf & Country Club
319 OSPERY RIDGE CT., 229-889-0312, STONEBRIDGEGCC.COM
5 Meeting Rooms, On-Site Catering
Thronateeska Heritage Center
100 ROOSEVELT AVE., 229-432-6955, HERITAGECENTER.ORG
2 Meeting Rooms, Catering Kitchen
Veterans Park Amphitheater
100 OGLETHORPE BLVD., 229-317-4760, ALBANY.GA.US
Outdoor Venue, No Catering
Wynfield Plantation (Off Season)
5030 LEARY RD., 229-889-0193, WYNFIELDPLANTATION.COM
1 Meeting Room, On-Site Catering
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Golf With above “par” weather most of the year,
Transportation Whether traveling by
Albany is an ideal location for any golf lover. Choose
bus, flying in or needing a car, Albany has you covered!
between these courses to test your skills.
Easily accessible amenities make it easy to find your way.
Doublegate
Country Club
Air Transportation
1800 Dawson Rd.
229-436-6501
18 holes
Private
Grand Island Club
270 Grand Island Dr.
229-878-1800
18 holes
Public
River Pointe Golf Course
Flint River Municipal
Golf Course
2000 Mcadams Rd.
229-430-5267
18 holes
Public
Georgia Veterans
Memorial Golf
Course, Cordele
2315 Hwy 280 W.
229-276-2377
18 holes
Public
801 River Point Dr.
229-883-4885
18 holes
Semi-Private
Stonebridge Golf &
Country Club
319 Osprey Ridge Ct.
229-889-0312
18 holes
Private
Albany golf is great year round!
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
3905 Newton Rd., 229-430-5175
Auto Rental/Leasing
Avis Rent A Car
3905 Newton Rd./Airport, 229-435-2404
Budget Car Rental
3905 Newton Rd./Airport, 229-430-2243
Enterprise Rent A Car
3905 Newton Rd./Airport, 229-889-9553
1023 N. Westover Blvd., 229-430-0187
407 Sands Drive, 229-889-8020
Hertz
3905 Newton Rd./Airport, 229-435-1751
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Albany RV Resort
1218 Liberty Expy., 229-435-5852
Chehaw Campground
105 Chehaw Park Rd., 229-430-5277
Creekside RV Park & Campground
2700 Liberty Expy., 229-883-7996
Ground Transportation
Albany Transit Authority
712 Flint Ave., 229-430-5182
Atlanta Hound
1216 Dawson Rd., 229-496-1652
Greyhound Bus Lines
300 Oglethorpe Blvd., 1-800-231-2222
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Churches Albany’s deep religious roots represent
Albany Area Celebrities
all denominations presenting visitors an opportunity to
From athletes to chart-topping musicians, you may recognize
rejoice in their faith.
some of these famous faces from Southwest Georgia.
Agape Christian
Worship Center
Porterfield Memorial
United Methodist Church
3200 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Albany, GA 31701
229-432-2897
2200 Dawson Rd.
Albany, GA 31707
229-436-6336
Ephraim Fellowship
Reflection of
Christ’s Kingdom
401 N. Jackson St.
Albany, GA 31701
229-395-1439
Evangelical Faith
Vision Ministries, Inc.
1924 Liberty Expy. S.
Albany, GA 31705
229-432-6989
Rhema Word Cathedral
1506 S. Slappey Blvd.
Albany, GA 31701
229-436-7707
1512 Williamsburg Rd.
Albany, GA 31705
229-435-7324
First Baptist Church
Sherwood
Baptist Church
145 Oakland Plantation
Leesburg, GA 31763
229-883-8000
First United
Methodist Church
307 Flint Ave.
Albany, GA 31701
229-432-7407
Friendship Missionary
Baptist Church of
Broad Ave. Inc.
2201 Whispering Pines Rd.
Albany, GA 31707
229-883-1910
Shiloh Missionary
Baptist Church
325 Whitney Ave.
Albany, GA 31701
229-435-8413
Alice Coachman
Jay Barbree
Olympic Gold Medalist
NBC’s NASA Announcer, Author
Bill Stanfill
Jim Fowler
Professional Football Player
Zoologist, Host of Mutual of
Omaha’s Wild Kingdom
Buster Posey
Professional Baseball Player,
2010 MLB Rookie of the Year,
2012 NL Most Valuable Player
Cole Swindell
Musician, 2015 ACM Best
New Artist
Cole Taylor
Musician
Songwriter
Dallas Davidson
2013 Country Song Writer
of the Year
Eddie Middleton
Gospel Singer
Hamilton Jordan
Carter’s White House Chief of Staff
Mt. Pilgrim
Baptist Church
Temple B’Nai Israel
Harry James
4713 Gillionville Rd.
Albany, GA 31721
229-221-3946
123 Westover Rd.
Albany, GA 31721
229-903-0955
Restauranteurs, TV Personalities
Phillip Phillips
Ray Charles
421 Edgewood Ln.
Albany, GA 31707
229-439-2302
Oakie Hill Missionary
Baptist Church
Paula Deen, Bobby &
Jamie Deen
Deion Branch
400 Pine Ave.
Albany, GA 31721
229-436-1284
Westwood Church
Nancy Lopez
Professional Golfer
Professional Football Player,
MVP of Super Bowl XXXIX
Edward Vason Jones
3917 Gillionville Rd.
Albany, GA 31721
229-446-6536
Luke Bryan
Musician, 2015 ACM &
CMA Entertainer of the Year
Musician, Season 11 American
Idol Winner
St. Teresa’s
Catholic Church
1501 Newton Rd.
Albany, GA 31701
229-436-7476
JoMarie Payton
Actress, Singer
Famous Neoclassical Architect
Trumpeter
Musician
Ray Knight
Professional Baseball Player,
MVP of 1986 World Series
Ray Stevens
Comedian, Musician
Ricardo Lockette
Professional Football Player,
Super Bowl XLVIII Champion
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Hampton Inn & Suites
Hilton Garden Inn
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
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Merry Acres Inn
Park Inn by Radisson
Quality Inn
Red Roof Inn & Suites
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