Indulge in the culinary delights of Albany, GA, with a memorable Group Dining experience.
Food, Faith, Fun
Put your faith in Albany and plan your group tour in a setting that is both spirited and spiritual. Albany caters many opportunities for group activities, meals and visiting attractions.
Breakfast
Albany has many hotels that offer a hot continental breakfast included in the room rate. Other breakfast options include:
- Dine with the cheetahs at Chehaw! Included is a hot continental breakfast, zookeeper talks with group and behind-the-scenes view. Advanced reservations required. Call Siverlene Blount at 1-866-750-0840.
Morning Activities
Stop by the Albany Welcome Center in the historic Bridge House for souvenirs. For an official welcome, call ahead for custom goodie bags from Visit Albany.
- Chehaw (behind-the-scenes tours available with advance notice)
Group Tour Contact: Morgan Carpenter, 229-430-5275 - Flint RiverQuarium (behind-the-scenes tours with advance notice)
Group Tour Contact: Vicki Churchman, 229-639-2650
Lunch
Albany offers many opportunities for group lunches. For a catered lunch at a unique facility, such as the Flint RiverQuarium, Thronateeska Heritage Center or RiverFront Park, call Sandy Gregors at Visit Albany. Our suggestions for group lunches include:
- RiverFront Bar-B-Q;
Group Tour Contact: Dale Saunders, 229-883-4746
Afternoon Activities
- Riverfront Park and the Ray Charles Plaza
- Thronateeska Heritage Center & Wetherbee Planetarium
Group Tour Contact: Todd Deariso, 229-432-6955 - The Albany Civil Rights Institute (Limited tour hours are 11 am - 2 pm)
Group Tour Contact: Frank Wilson, 229-432-1698
Additional attractions in Albany include
- The Albany Museum of Art
- Albany Area Arts Council in The Carnegie Library
- Shopping at Lancaster Village
- Paula Deen Hometown Tour
To book the tour, call Sandy Gregors at Visit Albany, (229) 317-4760
Ask about local, seasonal add-ons: Mark’s Melon Patch, Sunnyland Farms Pecans and more.
Dinner
- Blackbeard’s
Group Tour Contact: Randy Carr, 229-878-6369 - Specially-arranged dinners with local historians or storytellers, behind-the-scenes tours or other evening entertainment may be booked through Visit Albany.
- Albany offers many of the well-known chain restaurants such as Ryan’s, Golden Corral and more. For a complete list, click here.
Additional Evening Options:
- Theatre Albany
- Albany Symphony
- Albany Chorale
Group Resources
As a result of the room nights generated through our area accommodations, the Albany CVB is able to provide complimentary services and visitor bags to groups.