Eat breakfast with cheetahs in the wild. Watch Ray Charles play piano. Divine climate conditions, or get an eyeful of the universe and come face to face with creatures of the deep. You can do all of that and more in Albany, located on the Flint River in southwest Georgia.
With a lively lineup of attractions-Chehaw; Thronateeska Heritage Center with Wetherbee Planetarium, Science Discovery Center and Museum of History; the Flint RiverQuarium and Imagination Theater – Albany transports visitors to good times. In between are the Art Museum of Albany, Theatre Albany, the Albany Civil Rights Institute, beautiful parks and trails, and an All American Fun Park with arcade, go-carts, bumper boats, miniature golf and laser tag.
Albany has more than two dozen hotels, lots of eateries and a mild year-round climate. It is an affordable home base for day trips to regional attractions such as the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site in Plains or Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta.
Hours of Operation
Sunday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday: 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Designations
Regional Visitor Information Center Program-Certified Welcome Centers
Facility Amenities
Bus / Motorcoach Parking on Site, Concessions, Free Parking, Meeting Facilities, Parking on Site
General Information
Family-friendly, Handicapped Accessible, Open Year 'Round
Group Amenities
Group-friendly, Motorcoach-friendly
Information/Services Provided
Airport , Associations & Organizations, Bike Rentals, Maps/Brochures/Guides, Welcome Center
Near Interstate Highway
185, 520, 75, 85
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Service Type
Convention & Visitor Bureau (CVB)
Special Tags
Film & Music Site
Suitable for Ages
All Ages