Albany CVB Blog

• A Guide to Open Businesses in Albany, Georgia

  Posted on 5/6/2020 by Rashelle Minix
  Posted within: Family Friendly

  Restaurants and shops are beginning to open their doors! Welcome back to entering a restaurant, being served a refreshing drink, and perusing a menu. I personally am excited to shop for clothes in person. There really is nothing better than having someone help you pick out the perfect outfit, especially with summer quickly approaching! Light can be seen at the end of the tunnel, and we are ectatic to provide a list of places who are now open for business. These local gems are doing some serious sanitizing, keeping tables six feet apart, and doing their part to continue flattening the curve, while moving towards recovery. Make sure to #thinklocal and support these businesses, whether you choose to go in or continue curbside pickup.  This blog is constantly being updated to provide accurate information. Go

• Take a Virtual Visit to Your Favorite Albany Attraction!

  Posted on 3/23/2020 by Rashelle Minix
  Posted within: Arts‚ Events‚ Family Friendly

  Do you miss visiting your favorite Albany attraction? Good news! Chehaw, Flint Riverquarium and Thronateeska Heritage Center will be sharing daily videos to virtually interact with kids by teaching them valuable lessons about animals, science and more! Something to look forward to each day is a blessing that we all could use right now, and everyone is stepping up to make it happen! Let's explore the daily schedule available to you each day on Facebook. Go

• Local Restaurants and Shops Deliver and do Curbside Pickup!

  Posted on 3/17/2020 by Rashelle Minix
  Posted within: Family Friendly

  Are you stuck at home working, homeschooling, cooking, cleaning, and everything else in between?  Missing your dose of retail therapy, or just can't make yourself cook anymore? We are here to rescue you and give you the fix you need to survive! Eating and shopping local is imperative to help keep our economy moving and help our neighbors stay in business.  We band together during natural disasters, now is the time to band together to keep the heartbeat of our community alive. We know that this is a difficult time for our community. We are here to help with a list compiled of all third party food delivery services in the area, restaurants that are offering delivery, carry out, or curbside pickup, as well as shops that are offering curbside pickup or online ordering. Go

• COVID-19 Updates

  Posted on 3/16/2020 by Rashelle Minix
  Posted within: Outdoor‚ Travel

  Thank you for your interest in Albany, Georgia. During this unprecedented event, it is our mission to keep our residents and visitors informed and focus on the health and safety of all those who live or travel to Albany/Dougherty County. While we understand that this may impact your travel plans, we want to keep you updated with the steps we are taking to keep your health and safety top of mind and remind people to travel responsibly. For the most up-to-date COVID-19 information, please refer to the www.albanyga.gov website. We have also closed our Visitor Centers out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of our wonderful staff. We encourage people to utilize our website.  Our hotels, restaurants, and businesses are open for business.  They have increased disinfecting and social distancing measures to help ensure the safety of our visitors and employees. These enhanced measures are some of the most stringent in the industry, and we are working with all businesses, attractions, restaurants. and others county-wide to make sure they are implementing current sanitation and best health practices. Pack a picnic lunch or call in a to-go order at one of our small, locally-owned restaurants who will have it ready for you to pick up. Then hit the trail and enjoy the calm disconnectedness that only nature can offer. Consider purchasing a gift card for a future trip to support our local businesses now when they need it the most. Enjoy a walk in the neighborhood, down the Flint River Trail, or playing in your backyard, the great outdoors is always open. Uncrowded and unspoiled, open-air walks, bike rides and other outings in nature provide the therapeutic benefits of being outside while practicing social distancing. To protect yourself and others, please take the following precautions as recommended by the CDC: Wash your hands frequently with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds; Avoid sharing food and drinks; Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth; Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or into your elbow; and Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. During this time, our hearts and thoughts are with those who have been affected by this. We send our deep appreciation to those in our community, the healthcare industry and first responders who are working on the front lines to mitigate the spread and impact of this virus. Our community and its people are resilient; we will persevere through this and are optimistic about the future. We thank you for considering Albany/Dougherty County and we look forward to welcoming you back. Sincerely, Rashelle Beasley Executive Director Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau   Go

• Celebrate Valentines Day in Albany, Georgia

  Posted on 1/28/2020 by Rashelle Minix
  Posted within: Events

  Love is in the air this time of year—especially in the Good Life City. From mouthwatering eats and down-right sinful treats to hands-on experiences you’ll never want to forget, grab your val, gal or pal-entine and make plans to #VisitAlbanyGA. Go

• National Plan a Vacation Day

  Posted on 1/27/2020 by Rashelle Minix
  Posted within: Family Friendly‚ Travel

  Hooray, it's National Plan a Vacation Day - arguably the best day of the year for those of us that love to travel. With a walkable downtown, Riverquarium, zoo, Civil Rights museum, planetarium, history musem, art museum, acres upon acres of parkland and a dining scene that's sure to make your moth water, planning a trip to Albany, Georgia is every bit as fun as the vacation itself. Take a look at our top 5 reasons to plan your next getaway to Georgia's Good Life City.  Go

• The Good Life City Gift Guide

  Posted on 12/10/2019 by Rashelle Minix
  Posted within: Arts‚ Events‚ Family Friendly‚ Travel

  ‘Tis the season for spending way too much money on our family, friends, colleagues, and anyone else under the sun--it’s okay, this season was made for spoiling. Not sure what to get your significant other, best friend, or your brand-new coworker you’ve yet to learn anything about? We’ve got you covered with The Good Life City Gift Guide. Go

• It’s Christmas Time in Albany, Georgia!

  Posted on 12/4/2019 by Rashelle Minix
  Posted within: Events‚ Family Friendly‚ Travel

  It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The Good Life City has plenty of fun-filled holiday entertainment to enjoy, and we’re rounding up the biggest and brightest events for you to mark down on your calendars! Go

• Explore the Wonders of Albany, GA

  Posted on 8/2/2019 by Rashelle Minix
  Posted within: Family Friendly‚ History‚ Outdoor‚ Travel

  Off the beaten path, about an hour from I-10 and only 45 minutes from I-75, an ideal resting place or stopping point when in route to/from Savannah and Charleston--or even Florida, Albany, Georgia, offers daytime options for outdoor adventure while the evening scene sparks romance. Go

• National Chicken Wing Day 2019

  Posted on 7/29/2019 by Rashelle Minix
  Posted within: Family Friendly

  What’s not to love about chicken wings? Bone-in, boneless, they’re delicious and can be prepared with so many sauces and flavors. The Good Life City has its fair share of spots where you can fill that wing craving. No matter your flavor, Albany has you covered! Go

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