Places to Go

Albany Area Chamber of Commerce

The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce has been serving Albany Dougherty County for 103 years.  Made up of individuals, businesses and organizations interested in the economic well-being of the Albany community, the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce serves as a unifying organization.

Location: 225 Broad Ave
Contact: (229) 434-8700
Hours of Operation:
Mon – Fri
8:30am – 5:00pm
http://albanyga.com/

Albany Civil Rights Institute

The Albany Civil Rights Institute serves as an educational resource for the preservation of the rich history of Albany and Southwest Georgia’s African-American Freedom Struggle ending in the modern civil rights movement. The institute serves the community by:

• Collecting artifacts and memorabilia related to the freedom movement and civil rights struggles
• Preserving properties relating to African American history and culture
• Providing a tourism source as a historical site of regional and national interest

Location: 326 W. Whitney Avenue
Contact: (229) 432-1698
Hours of Operation:
Tues – Sat
10:00am – 4:00pm
http://www.albanycivilrightsinstitute.org/

Albany Municipal Auditorium

The Albany Municipal Auditorium built in 1915 is on the National Register of Historic Places. It hosts regular performances by the Albany Chorale, the Albany Concert Association and the Albany Symphony Orchestra, and special performances by the Albany Ballet, Theatre Albany, and various local and touring groups.

Location: 200 N Jackson St, Albany, GA 31701
Contact: (229) 430-5222
http://dtownalbany.com/venues/municipal-auditorium

Albany Museum of Art

Founded in 1980, the Albany Museum of Art is nationally accredited with a growing collection, including an impressive collection of 19th and 20th Century American and European art.  Believing that art is vital to the human experience, the museum strives to cultivate curiosity and passion for art in its many forms. In addition to the numerous exhibitions and programs hosted throughout the year, the AMAzing Space Gallery provides interactive learning through hands-on experiences for children of all ages.

Location: 311 Meadowlark Drive
Hours of Operation:
Tues – Sat
10:00am – 5:00pm
http://www.albanymuseum.com/

Albany State University

Albany State University, a historically black institution in Southwest Georgia, has been a catalyst for change in the region from its beginning as the Albany Bible and Manual Training Institute.  Founded in 1903 to educate African-American youth, ASU proudly continues to fulfill its historic mission while also serving the educational needs of an increasingly diverse student population. A progressive institution, Albany State University seeks to foster the growth and development of the region, state and nation through teaching, research, creative expression and public service.

 Location: 504 College Dr, Albany, GA 31705
Contact: (229) 430-4600
Hours of Operation:
Mon – Fri
9:00am – 5:00pm
https://www.asurams.edu/

Albany Symphony Orchestra

The Albany Symphony provides a wide range of music and musical education to the Southwest Georgia region. In cooperation with Carnegie Hall’s LinkUp program, the orchestra enriches the curricula of elementary schools in Dougherty and Lee Counties by training teachers and providing lessons for the students.

Location: 308 Flint Avenue
Contact: (229) 430-8933
http://albanysymphony.org/

Albany Technical College

Albany Technical College, a public post-secondary institution of the Technical College System of Georgia, provides technical education and training support for evolving workforce development needs of Southwest Georgia. To accomplish this mission, the College utilizes traditional and distance learning methods based on the concept that education benefits individuals, businesses and the community.

Location: 1704 S. Slappey Blvd. Albany, Ga. 31701
Contact: (229) 430-3500
Hours of Operation:
Mon – Fri
9:00am – 5:00pm
http://www.albanytech.edu/index.php

Flint RiverQuarium

Located on the banks of the Flint River, the Flint RiverQuarium tells the story of the Flint River and the blue hole springs that helped create it. Visitors experience the unique ecosystems of the Flint River watershed through a variety of interactive exhibits featuring more than 100 species of native aquatic life, while the aviary gives visitors an up-close look at a wide variety of birds found in the surrounding wetland habitat. The Flint RiverQuarium’s Imagination Theater presents nature films on a screen three stories tall. Other activities, such as dive shows, alligator feedings and animal presentations, ensure that every visit has something new to offer.

Location: 117 Pine Ave, Albany, GA 31701
Contact: (229) 639-2650
Hours of Operation:
Tues – Sat
10:00am – 5:00pm
http://www.flintriverquarium.com/index.php

Radium Springs

One of Georgia’s Seven Natural Wonders, Radium Springs Garden pumps 70,000 gallons of clear, 68-degree water per minute 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.

Location: 2501 Radium Springs Road
Contact: (229) 317-4760
http://visitalbanyga.com/see/attractions_a-z/radium_springs_gardens