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.

Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Georgia Monument

Erected in 1976 to fulfill long-standing promise to honor the Georgia Battalion that volunteered in Texas' war for independence in 1836. Most were killed in the Goliad massacre; Dr. John…

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Things to Do in Albany

Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Albany Golf Course

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

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Ledbetter Picket House

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

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

The Old Jail Art Center

Exceptional permanent art exhibits include works of Giacomo Manzu, John Marin, Charles Umlauf, Louise Nevelson,…

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