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Photo by Johnny Bush
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Riverfront Park
RiverFront Park is a two block downtown area along the Flint River that serves as a gateway to Downtown Albany, Georgia and other landmarks along the Flint River. The park is also the trailhead of the nature trail system
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known as Flint River Greenways. The downtown park includes Turtle Grove and Bridge House. Turtle Grove is the children’s oriented part of RiverFront Park. This Community Play Park features six kid-friendly areas: a dino dig, tot lot, big kid area, critters area, mosaic tile area and a music area. Nearest hotel: Hilton Garden Inn
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Photo by Johnny Bush
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Ritz Theater
The Ritz Theater, built in 1930, was an integral part of Albany, Georgia’s African-American social life. This theater provided entertainment, cinematography and was host to great entertainers that included
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Ray Charles and Roy Hamilton. Ritz Theater has also served as a location of original plays by Curtis Williams, an African-American playwright and former professor at Albany State University. The Ritz Theater was restored and rededicated in December 1991 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Events held here include Jazz Under the Stars, Gospel Fests, Art Series, exhibits, discussions, workshops and seminars. Nearest hotel: Hilton Garden Inn
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