Things to do near Albany, NY

Now that all these festivities are over, we're not really using this section of the website anymore. Look for more recent information at our Blog.

Just for your reference, we will leave this page up in case you will visit upstate NY sometime soon. Here is a quick list of attractions and activities that await you in the Albany area.

For tons more activities than what we can list here, check out the Albany Visitor's Bureau.

• Empire State Plaza: Historic Capitol Building, State Museum, The Egg performing arts center, Corning Tower (tallest building in Albany), and an impressively inclusive collection of modern art.
• Albany Institute of History and Art: newly renovated, housing a world-renowned collection of ancient Egyptian and early New York and New England artwork.
• Saratoga and Lake George: New Yorker's summer getaway spot just 45 minutes from Albany. Spas, performing arts, amusement and water parks and quaint shops await.
• Hiking in the Adirondacks, Catskills, and on the Appalachian Trail plus a myriad of other outdoor sports, from canoeing to spelunking.

Here are a variety of links for outdoor activities in the area: Hudson Valley Network, Digital City Albany, The Catskill Guide, Adirondack Mountain Club, and The Appalachian Trail.