Attractions in Albany, Georgia

Attractions in Albany, Georgia
Albany, Georgia is located in Dougherty County in Southwest Georgia. When you plan a trip, you may want to skate at the Albany RiverSkate Park or walk along the trails of Tiff Park. Albany offers numerous outdoor activities of which you can partake, along with major attractions to visit.

Flint RiverQuarium

At the Flint RiverQuarium, visitors can learn about various animals across the country. The Imagination Theatre showcases many 3-D nature films on a three-story high and four-story wide screen. The Flint RiverQuarium offers a variety of exhibitions, including the 22 foot deep, 175,000 gallon Blue Hole Spring. Guests can watch more than 120 types of turtles, fish, alligators and other animals in the spring.

Flint RiverQuarium
101 Pine Avenue
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 639-2650
flintriverquarium.com

Parks at Chehaw

The Parks at Chehaw consists of exhibits with exotic and native animals. Explore the trails winding along the Muckalee Creek. View the habitats of squirrels, bobcats, alligators, birds and more wild animals. Children may enjoy time playing in the park by swinging, listening to music, having a picnic or climbing. Other attractions of interest include the 18-hole disc golf course, BMX bicycle track or camping.

Parks at Chehaw
1005 Chehaw Park Road
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 430-5275
parksatchehaw.org

Thronateeska Heritage Center

Guests may explore science and the history of South Georgia at the Thronateeska Heritage Center. The Science Museum features interactive exhibits and displays in natural science, meteorology, archeology, geology archeology and more. When you visit the Wetherbee Planetarium, located in the Thronateeska Heritage Center, you can explore the universe with three different programs: Black Holes, Oasis in Space, and The Other Side of Infinity.

Thronateeska Heritage Center
100 W. Roosevelt Avenue
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 432-6955
heritagecenter.org

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