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Yes. There are scenic and interesting places that are still uncrowded and inviting. And Albany, GA has the perfect combination of natural beauty and outdoor adventure mixed with history and lore, all just minutes off I-75 at the center of southwest . Explore Flint RiverQuarium, Chehaw, legacy of the railroad & Civil Rights.

From first class dining to craft brewery Pretoria Fields Collective, you’ll find it all in Albany. Take a detour from the expected #OffTheBeatenPath! 2 | VisitAlbanyGA.com 229-317-4760 + 866-750-0840 | 3

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.

AJ’s Seafood Crazy Buffet Good Times Wings, House of China II & Oyster Bar 244 Cordele Rd. Shrimp and Fish 2526 Dawson Rd., Suite A 2406 N. Slappey Blvd. 229-888-0081 402 S Slappey Blvd. 229-883-7156 229-435-4737 Chinese 229-436-9692 Chinese AJSOYSTERBAR.COM Seafood, Wings Dragon House Icon’s Bar and Grill Seafood & Oyster Bar Chinese Restaurant Guang Zhou 104 N. Washington St. Albany Fish Company 118 Philema Rd. #C 1214 N. Westover 229-583-3410 1921 Dawson Rd. 229-883-8672 229-435-8400 Wings, wraps, salads 229-496-1721 Chinese Chinese ALBANYFISHCOMPANY.COM Jimmie’s Hot Dogs Taqueria El Guero Harvest Moon 204 S. Jackson St. Seafood & Fish Market 2427 Sylvester Rd 2347 Dawson Rd. 229-435-4751 Austin’s Firegrill & 229-436-7121 229-439-7077 Hot Dogs Oyster Bar Mexican STEWBOS.COM

2817 Old Dawson Rd. Pizzas, Calzones & La Fuente El Maya 2000 E. Oglethorpe Blvd. 229-883-4482 Wraps 1561 Hwy. 19, Suite 13 229-889-8552 BBQ & Oyster Bar 229-446-0133 Henry Campbell’s Mexican BJ’s Country Buffet Mexican Steakhouse 2401-A Dawson Rd. 629 N. Westover Blvd., Ste. E Little Jamaican

229-439-1600 El Rancho 229-594-9288 Restaurant 2415 Dawson Rd. #E 239 E. Olgethorpe Blvd. Southern Style Cooking STEWBOS.COM 229-432-9165 229-883-4777 Steaks & Seafood BJ’s Country Buffet II Mexican Jamaican 2004 E. Oglethorpe Blvd. Henry’s Fine Edibles 229-435-9532 El Vaquero 2516 Dawson Rd. Little Red Dog House 3007 Kensington Ct. 821 W. Broad Ave. Southern Style Cooking 229-883-5470 229-435-8448 229-883-6059 HENRYSOFALBANY.COM Blackbeard’s Mexican Hot Dogs Steak & Seafood 2209 N. Slappey Blvd. Elements Coffee Los Vaqueros 229-878-6369 Hibachi Express Company 603 N. Westover Blvd. Seafood & BBQ 2901 Meredyth Dr. 2726 Ledo Rd. #10 229-431-0365 229-420-8730 Bobwhite Coffee 229-435-1163 Mexican THEHIBACHIEXPRESS.COM Company Coffee, Pastries, Japanese 2854 Meredyth Dr. Breakfast Manor House Pub 1500 Dawson Rd. 229-888-9900 Hip Hop Fish and Freeze Frozen Yogurt 229-435-7721 Coffee Drive-Thru Chicken 629 N. Westover Blvd. 1400 N Slappey Blvd. STEWBOS.COM 229-432-9492 Cool Scoops 229-889-8455 Pub food 106 Pine Ave. Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet Chicken, Seafood 229-573-7288 Maryland Fried Chicken 510 N. Slappey Blvd. Ice Cream, Italian Ice Hong Kong Café 2700 Dawson Rd. 229-432-9595 229-888-2282 Southern Style Cooking HONGKONGCAFEALBANY.COM Chinese 4 | VisitAlbanyGA.com 229-317-4760 + 866-750-0840 | 5

Restaurants (Continued) Mayberry Diner Shogun Japanese Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi 2349 Lake Park Dr. Steakhouse 2724 Dawson Rd. Key 629 N. Westover Blvd. 229-883-3538 229-420-2002 Seafood Southern Style Cooking 229-903-9325 ALBANYGATOKYO.COM Japanese Japanese BBQ Mikata Japanese Steakhouse Smallcakes: Tropical Taste Southern A Cupcakery 2610 Dawson Rd. 231 E. Oglethorpe Blvd. International 2818 Old Dawson Rd., Ste. 4 229-435-3516 229-296-5356 229-420-9700 Burgers & Hot Dogs MIKATASTEAKHOUSE.COM/ALBANY Caribbean Japanese SMALLCAKESCUPCAKERY.COM Pizza Gourmet Cupcakes Viet Pho Peacock Grill 717 N. Westover Blvd. Bakery & Desserts

Indian Cuisine The Bread House 229-888-0111 2820 Meredyth Dr. 520 North Jefferson St. Coffee Vietnamese 229-496-5623 229-888-9775 Café & Healthy Indian THEBREADHOUSE.COM Villa Gargano Steaks & Chicken Bakery 1604 N. Slappey Blvd. Pearly’s Famous 229-436-7265 Pub food Country Cooking The Catch VILLAGARGANOALBANYGA.COM 814 N. Slappey Blvd. 2332 Whispering Pines Rd. Italian 229-432-0141 229-446-2235 Southern Style Cooking STEWBOS.COM Wild Flour Café 2206 Dawson Rd. Picnic Pizza Seafood & Oyster Bar 229-405-2294 2510 Archwood Dr. #1 The Cookie Shoppe Sandwiches, Soups, Wraps 229-435-4722 115 N. Jackson St. Pizza 229-883-3327 Rice Bowl Buffet THECOOKIESHOPPEALBANY.COM 1561 US 19, Ste. 6 Homemade Sandwiches, 229-446-0407 Soups & Cookies Chinese The Grille House Riverfront 2 105 W. Broad Ave. Bar-B-Q and Catfish 229-573-7500 1533 US 19 Southern Style Cooking 229-436-2000 The Juice Bar at BBQ Nature’s Cure San Joe’s To Go 2818 Old Dawson Rd. #5 2401 Dawson Rd. 229-446-0505 229-733-7235 NATURESCUREONLINE.COM Mexican Juices, Smoothies, Wraps Shabazz Fish Supreme The Rocket 241 E. Oglethorpe Blvd. 1935 Dawson Rd. 229-435-9148 229-496-1272 THEROCKETALBANY.COM Seafood, Burgers, Wings Burgers, Sandwiches Students First...Always We may have 21 schools, 14 career pathways, and 2,400 staff members, but, for the Dougherty County School System, students are always number ONE.

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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.

African Attire & More Downtown Dawsyn Place On The Pointe Sol Power Yoga 315 W. Broad Ave. Boutique 2416 Westgate Drive 1908 Dawson Road 229-435-9445 104 Pine Ave 229-883-8585 412-719-2071 THEAFRICANATTIRESTORE.COM 229-573-7211 Gifts, Décor & China SOLPOWERYOGAALBANY.COM Women’s Clothing Boutique DOWNTOWNDAWSYN Yoga Studio, Clothes BOUTIQUE.COM The Quail’s Nest Albany Mall Clothing Boutique Florist & Home Décor The Royal Collection 2601 Dawson Rd. 2842 Palmyra Rd. 2418 Westgate Dr. 229-883-7983 Envy Yourself 229-888-0771 229-446-1106 ALBANY-MALL.COM 2818 Old Dawson Rd., Suite 7 Accessories, Gifts, Décor & Floral Clothing Boutique Shopping Mall 229-436-5252 Clothing Boutique Renaissance Art Café Wild Side Running Bandit and the Babe 123 N. Front St. 2341 Lake Park Dr. 249 Pine Ave., Suite 101 G & M Antiques & Thrift 229-869-3380 229-395-5778 229-496-6836 2100 N. Slappey Blvd. RENAISSANCEARTCAFE.COM WILDSIDERUNNING.COM Clothing Boutique 229-594-5523 Painting Running Apparel & Supplies Antiques Blush 2334 Whispering Pines Rd. Green Envy Garden 229-439-0332 & Gifts Clothing Boutique 2353 Lake Park Dr. 229-435-2292 Board and Brush Gift Shop 2603 Stuart Ave. Forget a travel essential? Albany is also 229-438-7848 Livi & Company home to Target, Walmart, Kohl’s and more. Plus, all BOARDANDBRUSH.COM/ALBANY 3105 Ledo Rd. Specialty 229-435-0356 of your travel needs can be met at Albany Mall. Marketplace Breakaway Cycles 2734 Ledo Rd., Suite 1 Love Letters 229-376-2300 Monograms & Gifts Cycling 2726 Ledo Rd. 229-883-1333 The Clay Spot Monogram Shop & Gifts 2109 Dawson Rd. 229-446-2229 Maeberry Market Pottery & Painting 2734 Ledo Rd. 229-288-4510 Diva’s Closet Gift Shop 317 W. Broad Ave. 229-439-8010 Party Plus Wedding Clothing Boutique 2401 Dawson Rd., Suite S 229-878-1378 Decoration & Party Supplies 8 | VisitAlbanyGA.com 229-317-4760 + 866-750-0840 | 9

Attractions Albany offers attractions sure to match your interests, whether Albany is a sportsman’s paradise, and with our you enjoy nature and the outdoors, history and heritage, moderate climate, you can enjoy the outdoors year- sports or the arts. Let the Flint RiverQuarium amaze round. The Kinchafoonee and Muckalee you, or get close to native and exotic animals at the at Creeks flow into the Flint River at Lake Chehaw. Explore Albany’s heritage, from the legacy of the Chehaw, a 1,400-acre lake great for boating and railroads to Albany’s key role in the Civil Rights Movement. fishing. Golfers will find a wealth of challenging As the cultural center of Southwest Georgia, Albany supports courses in Albany and surrounding areas. Hunting a symphony orchestra, live theater ensemble, chorale, and plantations abound and marksmen from around ballet company in addition to an impressive museum of art. the world aim for Albany during hunting season.

Albany Civil Rights Institute Albany Welcome Center 326 W. WHITNEY AVE., 229-432-1698 THE BRIDGE HOUSE, 112 N. FRONT ST., 229-317-4760, 1-866-750-0840, VISITALBANYGA.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 The restored circa 1857 Historic Bridge House, now home to the challenge the systematic oppression of African Americans. Old Mount Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau, was built by former slave Zion, built in 1906, is the most important artifact in the new Albany and master bridge builder Horace King. Stop by for information and Civil Rights Institute’s collections. Since ACRI’s opening in 2008, visitors brochures, to watch the film “From the Heart of Southwest Georgia,” have learned about the long Southwest Georgia Movement that and pick up Albany souvenirs. stretches back to slavery and reaches right up to today. Come hear the Hours: Monday–Friday 9am–5pm; Saturday 10am–4pm; Sunday power of music in the movement and see what happened to ordinary 12pm–4pm; closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. people in extraordinary times. Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 10am–4pm All American Fun Park Fee: $6 per adult, $5 students and seniors 65+ 2608 N. SLAPPEY BLVD. 229-436-8362, ALLAMERICANFUNPARK.COM Albany Museum of Art There is something for the entire family at the All American Fun Park. 311 MEADOWLARK DR., 229-439-8499, ALBANYMUSEUM.COM Knock down some pins at our new bowling center, test your skills on The Albany Museum of Art has three exhibition galleries that host quarterly two 18-hole miniature golf courses or dodge your pursuer in a fast shows, bringing nationally and internationally known artists’ works to game of laser tag. Enjoy the largest game room in Southwest Georgia Southwest Georgia. Many exhibiting artists make appearances at the and ride the blaster boats, go-carts and virtual roller coaster. AMA, which also has adult and children programming throughout the year. Hours: Monday–Thursday 11am–9pm; Friday–Saturday 11am– Located adjacent to Albany State University West Campus just off Midnight, Sunday 1pm–9pm; closed Easter and Christmas Gillionville Road, the AMA’s impressive collection includes 19th and 20th century American and European art, a substantial collection of sub-Saharan African art. It is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Museum Hours: Tuesday–Friday 10am–5pm, Saturdays Noon–5pm Fee: Admission is free, but donations are welcome 10 | VisitAlbanyGA.com 229-317-4760 + 866-750-0840 | 11

Attractions (Continued) Ray Charles Plaza FRONT ST., 229-317-4760 OR Chehaw 1-866-750-0840, VISITABANYGA.COM 105 CHEHAW PARK RD. (HWY. 19, Holding court in the center of the Plaza PHILEMA RD.), that runs along the Flint River is a life-size sculpture of 229-430-5275, CHEHAW.ORG the pioneering soul musician, seated at a Baby Grand piano which rests Chehaw provides over 700 acres of fun, on a rotating pedestal. While Ray Charles’ beloved melodies play at timed including a 100-acre zoo, home to over 238 intervals, water flows over the pedestal and spills intoa reflecting pool at its animals including cheetahs, black rhinoceroses, meerkats, alligators and base. Grab a piano key bench and enjoy the “concert.” 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, RiverFront Park camping and hiking available. Park Hours: Monday–Sunday 8am– 112 FRONT ST., 229-317-4760 OR 6pm; Zoo Hours: Saturday–Sunday 9:30am–4:30pm; Monday–Friday 1-866-750-0840, VISITALBANYGA.COM 12pm–4pm Open 365 days Fees: Call or visit our website for pricing A 6-acre park spread out along the Flint River, RiverFront Park has a beautiful lawn for family Flint RiverQuarium picnics and gatherings, play fountain, pavilion areas, Turtle Grove Play 101 PINE AVE., 229-639-2650, Park with Dino Dig and Tot Lot, a 1.5 mile Greenways Trail System with 877-GOFLINT, 229-639-2650, a 3 mile Riverwalk, the Horace King Overlook and the Albany Welcome FLINTRIVERQUARIUM.COM Center located in the Historic Bridge House. The Flint RiverQuarium follows the Flint River’s amazing 350-mile journey to the Gulf of Mexico, Stardust Skate Center and the 175,000 gallon Blue Hole is one of only a few open-air aquariums in the 2881 LEDO RD., 229-435-0111, world. Get a unique look at Southwest Georgia’s mysterious underwater world STARDUST2SKATECENTER.NET 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 Family-oriented fun skate center and arcade with Flint River watershed. Next door is the Imagination Theater, the area’s only large 30 years of skating and business experience screen format theater. Hours and Fees: Call or visit our website for hours and fees that brings you an enjoyable time. Hours and Fees: Call or visit our website for hours and fees Pretoria Fields Collective 120 PINE AVE., 229-518-1770, Thronateeska Heritage Center PRETORIAFIELDS.COM 100 W. ROOSEVELT AVE., 229-432-6955, A collective of brewers and farmers working HERITAGECENTER.ORG together to produce slow beer with ingredients Home to the Wetherbee Planetarium, the sown in the Georgia soil. Tour the brewery and Georgia Museum of Surveying and Mapping, hear their story of locals becoming brew masters. On tap you will find local history and science museums with their four core beers, as well as seasonally released limited editions that interactive exhibits, a historic railway exhibit with a model train display are available only in their tasting room. If you can’t decide on just one, and the South Georgia Archives, Thronateeska has something for they offer flights of beers as well. Hours Hours: Monday–Wednesday everyone’s entertainment, enrichment and enjoyment. The historic Fryer- 12pm–7pm, Thursday–Saturday 12pm-9pm, Sunday 1pm–5pm Merritt 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. Radium Springs Gardens Hours: Thursday–Saturday 10am–4pm (Groups of 20+ by appointment) RADIUM SPRINGS RD., 229-430-6120, Fees: Free museums; Check website for planetarium ticket prices and show 1-866-750-0840 times (Group discounts available) One of Georgia’s Seven Natural Wonders, Radium Springs Gardens pumps 70,000 Turtle Grove Play Park gallons per minute of clear, 68-degree water FRONT ST., 229-317-4760, from an underground cave. Walk through a courtyard where the former Radium Springs Casino once stood, enjoy foliage-draped hillocks, crystal 1-866-750-0840 clear waters and flora both indigenous and exotic. The park features a This safe community-built park features seven restored terrace, new sidewalks, a casino garden and gazebos. irresistible areas for children ages one to Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 9am–5pm; Sunday 1pm–5pm Fees: Free admission 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. 12 | VisitAlbanyGA.com 229-317-4760 + 866-750-0840 | 13 Organizations Venues

Albany Area Arts Council Albany Municipal Auditorium CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING, 215 N. JACKSON ST., 229-439-2787 200 N. JACKSON ST., 229-430-5200 ALBANYARTSCOUNCIL.ORG Albany’s magnificent, historic auditorium is completely restored and The mission of the Albany Area Arts Council is to encourage, sponsor fast gaining a reputation throughout Southwest Georgia as a center for and support the arts and culture in our community. Tour the historic performing arts. Call for a schedule and prices. Carnegie Library building that houses the Albany Area Arts Council. View exhibitions of works by regional artists, and pick up your free Albany Recreation & Parks Department calendar of community events for performing or visual arts. 1301 N. MONROE ST., 229-430-5222 Hours of Operation Monday–Wednesday 12pm–4pm; Tuesday 2pm –4pm; Thursday 12pm–8pm; Closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday & The Albany Recreation and Parks Department operates 70 facilities Holidays Fees: Free admission, available for rent. including gymnasiums, picnic areas and parks. The city owns and operates 4 public boat landings for access to our waterways. Albany Chorale Call for hours and fees. ALBANYCHORALE.ORG, 229-439-2787 James H. Gray Civic Center A long-standing choral group presents four classical, jazz, 100 W. OGLETHORPE BLVD., 229-430-5200, madrigal and American folk music concerts. Rehearsals each Monday night at 6:30PM. They rehearse in the choir room at ALBANYCIVICCENTER.ORG Porterfield United Methodist Church. The largest indoor municipal destination south of Atlanta, the Albany Civic Center is a uniquely designed multipurpose convention, Georgia Artists Guild of Albany entertainment, tradeshow and meeting facility. Call for a schedule and prices. 229-439-2787 The Guild is practicing artists who are dedicated to advancing the Paul Eames Sports Complex standards and awareness of visual arts in the region and the state. 1130 BALL PARK LN., 229-430-5222 The Guild sponsors workshops, lectures and demonstrations. This complex includes four fields and two stadiums with complete amenities. Call to schedule your school team or civic club event. Albany Symphony Orchestra 308 FLINT AVE., 229-430-8933, ALBANYSYMPHONY.ORG Resora at Cypress Pond Plantation For all music lovers, the Albany Symphony Orchestra presents a series 801 OLD PRETORIA RD., 229-435-8298, EXPERIENCERESORA.COM of major concerts at the Albany Municipal Auditorium and a series of This gorgeous 1,638-acre property could be the perfect location for smaller programs at the Albany Museum of Art. The Albany Symphony your meeting or wedding. Equipped with several rooms, a kitchen and Orchestra is Southwest Georgia’s only professional orchestra. cabins, your event will be the perfect retreat. Office Hours: Monday–Thursday 9am–2pm; closed holidays Fee: Event prices vary—seasonal and individual tickets are available. State Theater 313 PINE AVE., 229-436-1228, 229-344-2237 Ballet Theater South BALLETTHEATERSOUTH.ORG Enjoy a rocking concert or rent out the theater for your own celebration. Call for a schedule and prices. Classical ballet, modern ballet and jazz are performed throughout the year at the Albany Municipal Auditorium. U.S. 19 Dragway 1304 WILLIAMSBURG RD., 229-431-0077, US19-DRAGWAY.COM Theatre Albany 514 PINE AVE., BOX OFFICE 229-439-7193, THEATREALBANY.COM The National Hot Rod Association-sanctioned drag strip will keep your adrenaline rushing for hours. Theatre Albany offers six major productions during the season in its 314-seat main stage theater. Hours: Tuesday/Thursday 9:30am–5:30pm; Wednesday 9:30am–1pm Fees: Call for a schedule and prices 14 | VisitAlbanyGA.com 229-317-4760 + 866-750-0840 | 15

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Baymont Inn & Suites 2720 DAWSON ROAD 229-435-3737

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 1525 DAWSON ROAD 229-888-5595

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites 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 229-405-2613

Intown Suites 2731 DAWSON ROAD 229-436-7775

Knights Inn 2444 N. SLAPPEY BLVD 229-888-8388 * Merry Acres Inn & Event Center 1500 DAWSON ROAD 229-435-7721

Motel 6 2719 POINTE NORTH BLVD 229-446-8000

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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 Cordele 229-928-6059, THEREALGEORGIA.COM SAM Shortline Train See historic Southern Field, site of Charles Lindbergh’s first solo flight. 770-389-7275 or 800-864-7275, SAMSHORTLINE.COM The driving tour visits 38 sites dating from 1830 to 1925. Climb aboard the Southwest Georgia Excursion Train to Plains, Rylander Theater 229-931-0001 Americus, Leslie and Cordele. Windsor Hotel 229-924-1555 The magnificent Victorian hotel is the centerpiece of downtown. Fort Gaines FORTGAINES.COM Andersonville National Historic Site 229-924-0343 Site of Andersonville Civil War Prison and National Cemetery and George T. Bagby State Park & Lodge 229-768-2571 national memorial to all Americans POWs. The site features a museum and a driving tour through the Civil War’s largest POW camp. Leslie Arlington Georgia Rural Telephone Museum 229-874-4786 The museum, housed in a renovated cotton warehouse, displays

Still Pond Vineyard & Distillery rural telecommunication from 1876 to the present. 229-792-6382, STILLPOND.COM Wine tasting and tours of the facility and vineyard. Lumpkin Bainbridge LUMPKINGA.COM 229-243-8555 or 229-246-4774, BAINBRIDGEGA.COM Providence Canyon State Park 229-838-6202 More than 50 stately Victorian and neoclassical homes are on the Home of the “Little Grand Canyon,” this 1,108-acre park features historic driving tour. spectacular views, pioneer camping and hiking trails. Lake Seminole 229-861-3137 Plains Lake Seminole is ranked 5th best bass fishing lake in the country. 229-924-2646, WWW.PLAINSGEORGIA.COM Blakely Jimmy Carter National Historic Site 229-824-4104 229-723-3741, CITYOFBLAKELY.NET The home of Georgia’s most famous native son, Plains offers a look Coheelee Creek Covered Bridge into rural community that gave us our 39th U.S. President. Built in 1891, this site is considered the most southerly “kissin’ bridge” still standing in the country. Richland State Park 229-724-2150 Richland Rum Distillery Home of seven authentic Indian mounds and a museum filled with 229-887-3537, RICHLANDRUM.COM Native American artifacts, exhibits and an actual burial mound. Tour the facility and enjoy tastings of Single Estate Old Georgia Rum. Bluffton Sasser White Oak Pastures 229-641-2081, WHITEOAKPASTURES.COM Mark’s Melon Patch Largest organic beef farm in Georgia. Tour the farm, eat at the 229-698-4750, MARKSMELONPATCH.COM Famous road side farmer’s stand featuring the freshest Georgia restaurant, shop at the gift shop and even stay at the cabins. grown products. Colquitt Sasser Flea Market & Antique Mall Tour 11 murals and the Museum of Southern Culture 229-698-4578 or 229-894-4612 30,000 square feet of shopping. 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. 22 | VisitAlbanyGA.com 229-317-4760 + 866-750-0840 | 23

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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 Theme Park Find Your Rhythm 229-219-7080 WILDADVENTURES.COM where voices Features wild animals, wild rides, wild shows and a wild water visit the city park for the whole family. a movement Wildlife Management Area elevated 229-245-8160 Explore the Blackgum Swamp by boat or on a boardwalk. During the Albany Movement, thousands of citizens attracted nationwide attention in the first mass movement in the modern civil rights era with the goal of desegregation of an entire community. When you visit the Albany Civil Rights Movement Museum, you’ll hear the stories, feel the songs and see the people who helped change the course of history. And gave momentum to a movement.

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With space for 10 to 2,500, fine lodging, local cuisine, Classroom Reception Banquet Theater award-winning attractions and recreational opportunities, you’ll find it all in Albany.

Albany Civic Center 100 W. OGLETHORPE BLVD., 229-430-5200, ALBANY.GA.US 125-10,540 40-1,200 38-960 125-2,500 17,000-24,000 8 Meeting Rooms, Catering Kitchen

Albany Civil Rights Institute 326 WHITNEY AVE., 229-432-1698 – – 150 – – Catering Albany Municipal Auditorium 200 N. JACKSON ST., 229-430-3990, ALBANY.GA.US 965 – – – – 1 Meeting Room, No Catering Albany Museum Of Art 311 MEADOWLARK DR., 229-439-8400, ALBANYMUSEUM.COM 100 100 30 250 1,800 2 Meeting Rooms, Catering Kitchen Albany State University 504 COLLEGE DR., 229-430-4601, ASURAMS.EDU 30-191 30-500 30-500 400 – 3 Meeting Rooms, On-Site Catering Albany Technical College 1021 LOWE RD., 229-430-3563, ALBANYTECH.EDU 60-450 54-300 30-250 90-625 4,000 2 Meeting Rooms, Catering Kitchen Arthur K. Williams Microbusiness Enterprise Center 230 S JACKSON ST., 229-483-7650, [email protected] – – – 25-70 516-1,725 2 Meeting Rooms, Catering Food Allowed Bindery At Oakland Library 445 OAKLAND PKWY. WEST, 229-889-0300, BINDERYATOAKLAND.COM – 300 – Up To 631 4,500 1 Meeting Room, Catering Kitchen Carnegie Library 215 N. JACKSON ST., 229-439-2787, ALBANYARTSCOUNCIL.ORG 30-50 25-50 20-50 150 318-1,800 4 Meeting Rooms, Catering Kitchen Chehaw 105 CHEHAW PARK RD., 229-430-5275, CHEHAW.ORG 200 200 200 350 5,000 2 Meeting Rooms (1 Large Room or 2 Halfs), On-Site Catering Darton State College 2400 GILLIONVILLE RD., 229-435-5450, DARTON.EDU 30-470 25-150 210 60-230 3,600 11 Meeting Rooms, On-Site Catering Doublegate Country Club 3800 OLD DAWSON RD., 229-436-6501, DOUBLEGATECC.COM 125 136 136 300 1,800 2 Meeting Rooms, On-Site Catering Exchange Club 810 SOUTH WESTOVER BLVD., 229-436-8827 – 225 – – – 1 Meeting Room, Catering Kitchen Flint Riverquarium 101 PINE AVE., 229-639-2650, FLINTRIVERQUARIUM.COM 103 130 15 200-300 1,000-3,952 2 Meeting Rooms, Catering Kitchen Garden Club Center 808 5TH AVE., 229-888-8366 200 75 75 200 – 1 Meeting Room, Catering Kitchen 26 | VisitAlbanyGA.com 229-317-4760 + 866-750-0840 | 27

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Classroom Reception Banquet Theater

Meeting Facilities (Continued) Hasan Temple 1822 PALMYRA RD., 229-432-1011, HASANSHRINE.ORG 100-1,100 75-800 50-400 300-1,000 15,000 4 Meeting Rooms, Catering Kitchen Hilton Garden Inn Albany 101 S. FRONT ST., 229-888-1590, ALBANY.GARDENINN.COM 20-600 25-500 10-400 10-600 13,000 8 Meeting Rooms, On-Site Catering Merry Acres Inn & Event Center 1500 DAWSON RD., 229-435-7721, MERRYACRES.COM 300 250 200 50-450 5,000 7 Meeting Rooms, On-Site Catering Nelson Tift Building 229 W. BRD. AVE., 229-395-4150 375 200-350 375 200-350 16,000 3 Meeting Rooms, Catering Kitchen Potter Community Center 2621 WILDFAIR RD., 229-436-4940 50-150 50-200 40-150 50-200 3,300 3 Meeting Rooms, Catering Kitchen Resora At Cypress Pond Plantation 801 OLD PRETORIA RD., 229-435-8298, EXPERIENCERESORA.COM 40-130 24-112 18-112 24-120 351-7,000 9 Meeting Rooms, Catering Kitchen River Pointe Golf Course 801 RIVER POINT DR., 229-883-4885, RIVERPOINTEGOLFCOURSE.COM 60 70 – 150 – 1 Meeting Room, Catering Kitchen Shackelford House 1801 DAWSON RD., 229-432-6502, STEWBOS.COM 85 50-400 – 50-400 – 1 Meeting Room, On-Site Catering State Theater 313 PINE AVE., 229-436-1228, STATETHEATREALBANY.COM 600 350 350 800 8,000 1 Meeting Room, Catering Kitchen Stonebridge Golf & Country Club 319 OSPERY RIDGE CT., 229-889-0312, STONEBRIDGEGCC.COM 120-200 300 80 50-450 – 5 Meeting Rooms, On-Site Catering Thronateeska Heritage Center 100 ROOSEVELT AVE., 229-432-6955, HERITAGECENTER.ORG 25-150 15-100 20-100 250 1,350 2 Meeting Rooms, Catering Kitchen Veterans Park Amphitheater 100 OGLETHORPE BLVD., 229-317-4760, ALBANY.GA.US 2,500 – – – – Outdoor Venue, No Catering Wynfield Plantation (Off Season) 5030 LEARY RD., 229-889-0193, WYNFIELDPLANTATION.COM 50 34 50 150 1,250 1 Meeting Room, On-Site Catering 28 | VisitAlbanyGA.com 229-317-4760 + 866-750-0840 | 29

Golf Transportation With above “par” weather most of the year, Albany is an Whether traveling by bus, flying in or needing a car, ideal location for any golf lover. Choose between these Albany has you covered! Easily accessible amenities courses to test your skills. make it easy to find your way.

Doublegate River Pointe Golf Course Air Transportation Country Club 801 River Point Dr. 1800 Dawson Rd. 229-883-4885 Southwest Georgia Regional Airport 229-436-6501 18 holes 3905 Newton Rd., 229-430-5175 18 holes Semi-Private Southwest Georgia Regional Airport is host solely to Delta Airlines Private Stonebridge Golf & Auto Rental/Leasing Flint River Municipal Country Club Golf Course 319 Osprey Ridge Ct. Avis Rent A Car 2000 Mcadams Rd. 229-889-0312 3905 Newton Rd./Airport, 229-435-2404 229-430-5267 18 holes 18 holes Private Budget Car Rental Public 3905 Newton Rd./Airport, 229-430-2243

Georgia Veterans Enterprise Rent A Car Memorial Golf 3905 Newton Rd./Airport, 229-889-9553 Course, Cordele 1023 N. Westover Blvd., 229-430-0187 2315 Hwy 280 W. 407 Sands Drive, 229-889-8020 229-276-2377 18 holes Hertz Public 3905 Newton Rd./Airport, 229-435-1751

Albany golf is great Campgrounds & RV Parks year round! 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 PRINCE of ALBANY Ground Transportation Albany Transit Authority 712 Flint Ave., 229-430-5182

Greyhound Bus Lines Your GM SUPERSTORE 300 Oglethorpe Blvd., 1-800-231-2222 2701 Ledo Road, Albany, GA 31707 Prince A uto A lbany.Com 229-432-6271 30 | VisitAlbanyGA.com 229-317-4760 + 866-750-0840 | 31

Churches Albany Area Celebrities Albany’s deep religious roots represent all denominations From athletes to chart-topping musicians, you may recognize presenting visitors an opportunity to rejoice in their faith. some of these famous faces from Southwest Georgia.

Agape Christian Porterfield Memorial Alice Coachman Jim Fowler Worship Center United Methodist Church Olympic Gold Medalist Zoologist, Host of Mutual of 3200 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. 2200 Dawson Rd. Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Albany, GA 31701 Albany, GA 31707 Bill Stanfill 229-432-2897 229-436-6336 Professional Football Player JoMarie Payton Actress, Singer Dawson Road Rhema Word Cathedral Buster Posey Church of Christ 1512 Williamsburg Rd. Professional Baseball Player, Luke Bryan 2115 Dawson Rd. Albany, GA 31705 2010 MLB Rookie of the Year, Musician, 2015 ACM & Albany, GA 31707 229-435-7324 2012 NL Most Valuable Player CMA Entertainer of the Year 229-432-7035 Sherwood Cole Swindell Nancy Lopez First Baptist Church Baptist Church Musician, 2015 ACM Best Professional Golfer 145 Oakland Plantation 2201 Whispering Pines Rd. New Artist Leesburg, GA 31763 Albany, GA 31707 Paula Deen, Bobby & 229-883-8000 229-883-1910 Cole Taylor Jamie Deen Musician Restauranteurs, TV Personalities First United Shiloh Missionary Songwriter

Methodist Church Baptist Church Phillip Phillips 307 Flint Ave. 325 Whitney Ave. Dallas Davidson Musician, Season 11 American Albany, GA 31701 Albany, GA 31701 2013 Country Song Writer Idol Winner 229-432-7407 229-435-8413 of the Year Ray Charles Musician Friendship Missionary St. Paul’s Deion Branch Baptist Church of Episcopal Church Professional Football Player, Ray Knight Broad Ave. Inc. 212 North Jefferson St. MVP of Super Bowl XXXIX Professional Baseball Player, 400 Pine Ave. Albany, GA 31701 Eddie Middleton MVP of 1986 World Series Albany, GA 31721 229 436-0196 Gospel Singer 229-436-1284 Ray Stevens St. Teresa’s Edward Vason Jones Comedian, Musician First Presbyterian Catholic Church Famous Neoclassical Architect Church 421 Edgewood Ln. Ricardo Lockette 220 N Jackson St. Albany, GA 31707 Hamilton Jordan Professional Football Player, Albany, GA 31701 229-439-2302 Carter’s White House Chief of Staff Super Bowl XLVIII Champion 229-432-6706 Temple B’Nai Israel Harry James Rutha Mae Harris Mt. Zion Baptist Church 3917 Gillionville Rd. Trumpeter Civil Rights Activist, 901 S Westover Blvd. Albany, GA 31721 Freedom Singer Albany, GA 31721. 229-446-6536 Jay Barbree 229-432-6837 NBC’s NASA Announcer, Author

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Attractions Find detailed information on pages 8-11.

1 Albany Civil Rights Institute 82 2 Albany Museum of Art

3 All American Fun Park N. SLAPPEY BLVD. 4 Chehaw 520 Paul Eames 5 Flint RiverQuarium Sports Complex 6 Pretoria Fields Collective 7 7 Radium Springs Gardens 8 Ray Charles Plaza Downtown 9 RiverFront Park Albany Stardust Skate Center 300 10 15 11 11 Thronateeska Heritage Center 19 12 Turtle Grove Play Park 2 5 Accommodations 234 6 9 Welcome Center Find detailed information 12 62 on pages 16-17. 11 19 8 1 Albany 8 Inn 6 1 2 2 Araamda Inn 3 Baymont Inn & Suites 82 4 Country Inn & Suites 8 20 5 Courtyard By Marriot 1 S. SLAPPEY BLVD. 6 Days Inn 7 Econo Lodge 8 Econo Lodge Inn & Suites 9 Fairfield Inn By Marriott 10 Hampton Inn & Suites 91 Marine Corps 11 Hilton Garden Inn Logistics 12 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Base Albany Intown Suites 13 234 14 Knights Inn 15 Merry Acres Inn 16 Motel 6 133 17 Park Inn by Radisson Southwest GA 18 Quality Inn Regional Airport 19 Red Roof Inn & Suites 20 The Relax Inn 21 Towneplace Suites Albany 7 22 Wingate By Wyndham To Newton, Colquitt, Donalsonville