Combine the scenic beauty of the dam with outstanding trail recreation, spice up the view with some graceful Bald Eagles soaring overhead, and top it off with a sweet splash of the Sugar River. That’s the recipe for a great weekend getaway in Albany.
Albany is a pleasant village of 1191 people located 30 minutes from Madison and Janesville, and two hours from the Milwaukee and Chicago areas. Highway 59 runs through the heart of downtown Albany. Residents take pride in their community with its small town atmosphere. In addition to the school district activities, other points of interest include its churches, recreational facilities, and its unique bed and breakfasts.
Highlights: Tubing and canoeing on the Sugar River, hiking and biking on the Sugar River Trail, and a taste of local history at the Albany Historical Society Museum.
Downtown: Italian restaurant, diner, bar and grill, bowling alley, scenic view of the dam, tube and canoe rental/shuttle service, and Albany Historical Society Museum.
