Albany
The Good Life City
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Other Name: The Artesian City, District: Georgia, State: South, United States of America
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Languages Spoken: English,Spanish
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Albany is a city in and the county seat of Dougherty County, Georgia, United States, in the southwestern part of the state.Albany is home to the historically black Albany State University (ASU) and Darton College.Today the city is a center for ... More industry, business, retail, education, and culture.Location
96 miles north of Tallahassee.Climate
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The only art museum in Southwest Georgia, this museum displays 19th and 20th century American and European art, as well as traditional African art, plus features an average of 15 exhibitions annually in its six galleries which reflect various cultures, periods, and aesthetic styles and movements.
The restored 1906 Mount Zion Church is the location of the Albany Civil Rights Movement Museum. It commemorates the civil rights movement of the 1960s. Exhibits include historic photographs and videotape footage relating to the history of the movement.
Southwest Georgia''s only professional orchestra, this professional orchestra performs an outstanding season of beautiful music including a five concert series on Saturday evenings at the Albany Municipal Auditorium and three matinee concerts on Sundays at Darton College.
View from protected walkways animals such as African elephants, giraffes, Andean llamas, North American black bears, bobcats, elk, bison, and deer roaming in their natural habitats while at this animal park that also offers a petting zoo for the kids, a concession stand, and special programs in the amphitheater.
A full service day spa that offers a complete menu of services such as full body massages, manicures, pedicures, and hair and skin care services. A great selection of bath and beauty products and unique gifts is also available.
A beautiful, well manicured 18 hole, par 68 public golf course that provides a challenge to players of all skill levels. A wide variety of merchandise is available in the on site pro shop.
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Learn the human story of Albany and Southwest Georgia while at this center that includes a local and regional history and heritage museum, a science discovery center with hands-on exhibits, and the only planetarium in Southwest Georgia that is open to the public.