Albany CVB Blog

• Local (Holiday) Shopping

  Posted on 12/4/2015 by Rashelle
  Posted within: Family Friendly‚ Travel

  We have Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday all following Thanksgiving Day. The Holiday Shopping Season is in full force! And Albany is filled with local and chain shopping opportunities for visitors and locals. Starting with the Albany Welcome Center Gift Center:  Housed in the Bridge House, the Albany Welcome Center has local and regional products for that those out of town guests staying with you. From peanut brittle to Mayhaw Jelly from Still Pond, Go

• Let taste buds do the touring in Albany, Georgia

  Posted on 11/20/2015 by Rashelle
  Posted within: Events‚ Family Friendly‚ Travel

  When it comes to exploring southwest Georgia’s culinary scene, let your taste buds do the talking with a tour around Albany, located about an hour off I-10 and only 30 minutes from I-75, an ideal resting place or stopping point when en route to/from Savannah and Charleston or even Florida. Home to Stewbo’s Restaurant Group, several standout haunts, each serving up a specialized cuisine in a one-of-a-kind ambiance, tempt even the pickiest palates and will have you craving a return visit. Go

• Five Family Fun Festivities

  Posted on 8/14/2015 by Rashelle
  Posted within: Family Friendly‚ Travel

  School may be back in but the family adventures don’t have to stop. Whether you are looking for a staycation or an easy weekend getaway, Albany is your family fun destination. All-American Fun Park – A popular birthday party choice, All-American Fun Park will entertain your crew with arcade games, bowling and laser tag. The fun continues outside with bumper boats, go karts and two different putt putt (or mini golf) courses. Go

• Experience the Outdoors in Albany

  Posted on 7/31/2015 by Rashelle
  Posted within: Family Friendly‚ Outdoor‚ Sports‚ Travel

  Take a deep breath of that fresh, summertime air! In southwest Georgia, we relish the opportunity to get out of the house and spend some time outdoors, and you should too when you come to see us. We have so much to do and to explore in Albany! The hot weather makes it the perfect time of year to float the Flint with Kayak Attack Adventures. The Flint is one of only 40 rivers in the continental US flowing unimpeded for more than 200 miles, making it an ideal location for canoeing and kayaking. With two new launches open, visitors can adventure between several points of interest, including beautiful Radium Springs Landing, and Kayak Attack will meet you with your equipment at your desired drop-in point. Go

• Ring In The Night With These Five Albany Establishments

  Posted on 6/19/2015 by Rashelle
  Posted within: Travel

  Wine Wednesday to Sunday Funday; sometimes we all need to unwind after the long day. However, the last thing someone wants to do is cook. Or maybe your coworkers want to enjoy a night out without the hustle and bustle of everyone else? Whether you are looking for a quiet and quaint watering hole or the happening and hyper night spot, Albany has as little night life for all. So without further ado, I give you five local go-to night spots for your visit: Go

• Classic Cooking in Georgia’s Albany Will Make You Hungry for More

  Posted on 6/12/2015 by Rashelle
  Posted within: Family Friendly‚ Travel

  The South is famous for its classical cuisine, and Albany is no different. Featuring historic and beloved establishments, eating in Albany is an experience in and of itself.   Pearly’s Famous Country Cooking has been whipping up a traditional breakfast and lunch menu for nearly 50 years. Sometimes the lines are long, but it’s not uncommon to see staff going through the parking lot and taking orders from cars. Even if you do have to wait a little while, Pearly’s fluffy biscuits, creamy grits and famous fried chicken will have you convinced it was worth it. Go

• Reel in Aquatic Adventure on Albany, Georgia’s Flint River

  Posted on 5/8/2015 by Rashelle
  Posted within: Family Friendly‚ Outdoor‚ Sports‚ Travel

  Get up close and personal with Albany’s Flint River at the Cypress Point Canoe and Kayak Launch, opened in the autumn of 2014. After two years of construction and preparation, the public launch is finally ready for paddlers to take to the water and experience Albany’s natural resource in a new way. You’re welcome to bring your own canoe or kayak, or rent one from Kayak Attack Adventure at 229-669-1259. Kayak Attack will deliver the equipment to your desired drop in point. Once you’re finished, give them a call and they will pick you up. Guided trips and private lessons are also offered. Traveling with younger children? Two person kayaks are available for rent as well. Go

• Programming at the Flint RiverQuarium Offers a Glimpse into a New World

  Posted on 5/8/2015 by Rashelle
  Posted within: Family Friendly‚ Travel

  Have you ever been to an aquarium, perhaps the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta? Or maybe even Orlando’s Sea World? Albany has its own version of an aqua habitat and museum, but it’s way more special than an aquarium – it’s a RiverQuarium.  The Flint RiverQuarium is a one-of-a-kind adventure featuring a unique 175,000 gallon blue hole spring, one of the few open-air aquariums in the world. Following the Flint’s amazing 350-mile journey to the Gulf of Mexico, the RiverQuarium offers a look at Southwest Georgia’s mysterious underwater world with more than 120 species of fish, alligators, turtles and other aquatic animals. The Cypress Pond Aviary is home to more than 30 kinds of birds indigenous to the Flint River watershed. Next door is the Adventure Center, which houses changing exhibitions, and the Imagination Theater, the area’s only large-screen format theater. Go

• Albany, Georgia Rocks a Long Musical History

  Posted on 4/17/2015 by Rashelle
  Posted within: Arts‚ History‚ Travel

  One thing is for sure – Albany, Georgia really knows how to rock! When you come to Albany, you’ll almost certainly stop and see our rotating monument to Ray Charles on Front Street. Plenty of people know that the soul pioneer was an Albany native, born here in 1930, and lots of people also know how proud we are of our most recent hometown musical celebrities, Luke Bryan and Phillip Phillips. Country star Luke Bryan was born in the suburb of Leesburg, and got his start as a songwriter for the likes of Billy Currington and Travis Tritt before recording his own albums and shooting to stardom. And 11th American Idol Phillip Phillips was born right here in Albany and grew up in Bryan’s hometown of Leesburg, winning the 2010 “Albany Star” competition before going on to be the American Idol champion with the best-selling ‘coronation single’ to date. Go

• Albany appetites are Georgia grown

  Posted on 4/17/2015 by Rashelle
  Posted within: Family Friendly‚ Travel

  Growing up, I was fortunate to have a set of grandparents that loved fresh vegetables and fruit. We would visit and spend a good portion of our weekend shucking corn or shelling beans. The reward? All that delicious, fresh cooking that I always related to my grandmother’s house.  Unfortunately, I lost the chance for her creamed corn in 2012 when Ed Nanny moved on to a higher place. (No one’s pecan pie or green beans will ever compare). But, it taught me to appreciate the local produce wherever I was living. Go

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