Albany

“WHY DO SO MANY PEOPLE TREK TO ALBANY (population: 2,000)?
For starters, it has a serious art museum, an imposing courthouse, picturesque storefronts, historic ranches–and every year, the last 2 full weekends in June, it lets its hair down with a Texas -size spectacular under the stars. Fandangle, anyone?”
Texas Monthly , June 2003 by Anne Dingus.

Albany, Texas has capitalized on its culture and history, linking the frontier lifestyle with the twenty-first century. The community is dedicated to technological advances, educational excellence and an enhanced quality of life.

Albany is a friendly, safe, clean and beautiful city attractive to families with children, senior citizens and tourists. New and diverse businesses are thriving, providing job opportunities while contributing to a tax base that upgrades infrastructure, provides housing and activities for all citizens. Albany is committed to preserving its unique heritage and wildlife resources while planning for the future.

Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

The Old Jail Art Center

Exceptional permanent art exhibits include works of Giacomo Manzu, John Marin, Charles Umlauf, Louise Nevelson, Henry Moore, Amedeo Modigliani, Pablo Picasso, and examples of Chinese art from the Han, Wei,…

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Things to Do in Albany

Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Ledbetter Picket House

Restored frontier ranch structure with rustic period furnishings. House is a dog-run cabin built of…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Albany Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 3 days

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Georgia Monument

Erected in 1976 to fulfill long-standing promise to honor the Georgia Battalion that volunteered in…

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