Albany Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Positioned on the pristine Flint River, the city of Albany, Georgia is perfect place to spend your next vacation.  A new and improved city is underway focusing on the city’s premier natural resource of the Flint River, making it the center piece.  The Flint River Center is part science museum, part natural history museum, part aquarium, part children’s museum and a botanical garden, housed in one educational facility.  A system of natural trails in Albany link the areas attractions including the Thronateeska Heritage Center, Albany Civil Rights Museum, Radium springs and the Parks at Chehaw.  Albany, Georgia is the birthplace of the legendary soul singer and songwriter, Ray Charles and boasts a beautiful monument to the musician in downtown Albany. 

There are many things to do in Albany, take the family to a fun-filled day at the Chehaw Wild Animal Park, golf 18 holes at the semi-private Grand Island Club or the beautiful Flint River Gold Course, or spend the day at Ambiance Day Spa & Salon.  If culture is what you crave, spend the afternoon at the Albany Museum of Art, displaying 19th and 20th century art, in the evening experience a performance the Albany Symphony Orchestra. 

Sleep peacefully at one of Albany’s accommodations; we recommend Hilton Garden Inn for luxury lodging, or the Albany Inn for pet-friendly accommodations.  Have your fill at one of Albany, Georgia’s local restaurants, with some many to choose from, you’ll never go hungry.  If southern hospitality is what you’re searching for, then Albany, Georgia is the perfect place for your next vacation.