Albany is known for its rich history, commerce, culture, architecture, and institutions of higher education. Albany constitutes the economic and cultural core of the Capital District of New York State, which comprises the Albany–Schenectady–Troy, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area, including the nearby cities and suburbs of Troy, Schenectady, and Saratoga Springs. Albany's population was 99,224 in 2020.
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site is a historic house museum located in Albany, New York. The mansion was built in 1761 for Philip Schuyler, a prominent politician and businessman who played a key role in the American Revolution.
John Boyd Thacher State Park is a state park located in Voorheesville, New York, in Albany County. The park covers over 1,000 acres and features several hiking trails, picnic areas, and scenic overlooks.
The Albany Pine Bush Preserve is a nature preserve located in the Albany, New York area. It is a 3,200-acre area of protected pine barrens habitat, which is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species.
The Albany Institute of History & Art (AIHA) is a museum in Albany, New York. It dedicates to collecting, preserving, interpreting and promoting interest in the history, art, and culture of Albany and the Upper Hudson Valley region.
The New York State Museum is a research-backed institution in Albany, New York. The museum houses art, artifacts (prehistoric and historic), and ecofacts that reflect New York’s cultural, natural, and geological development.
USS Slater (DE-766) is a Cannon-class destroyer escort that served in the United States Navy and later in the Hellenic (Greek) Navy. The ship was named for Frank O. Slater of Alabama, a sailor killed on the cruiser USS San Francisco during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal.
The New York State Capitol is a historic government building located in Albany, New York. It houses the chambers of the New York State Legislature and the offices of the Governor of New York. Construction of the Capitol began in 1867 and was completed in 1899. The building was designed by several architects, including Thomas Fuller, who also designed the Canadian Parliament Buildings in Ottawa.
Peebles Island State Park is at the confluence of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers. It offers spectacular river and rapids views for walkers and joggers who take advantage of the miles of paths through the gently rolling and wooded landscape.
Washington Park is a 84-acre urban park located in the city of Albany, New York. The park was designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and was first opened to the public in 1870.
Falls View Park offers visitors a scenic view of the Cohoes Falls never before open to the public. One can gain access to the park by walking from North Mohawk Street on a footbridge over the power canals.
Hike And Bike Trail Access is a hike and bike trail area in Cohoes, New York. Cohoes, a city located in upstate New York, offers several recreational areas and trails where residents and visitors can enjoy hiking and biking.
Overlook Park offers an overlook view of the Cohoes Falls or an afternoon picnic at this spectacular attraction. No visit to Cohoes is complete without taking in a view of the Cohoes Falls.
Albany County is a county located in the eastern part of the state of New York, in the United States. Its county seat is the city of Albany, which is also the state capital. The county has a population of approximately 307,000 people and covers an area of 533 square miles. It is bordered by the Hudson River to the east and the counties of Rensselaer to the north, Schenectady to the west, and Greene to the south.
The Sun Barn is a unique glamp ground high in the Catskill Mountains. Experience one or more of the accommodation types: tiny house, barn or A-frame cabin. In business since 2020 and with Super host status on the Airbnb platform.
Voorheesville is a village within the town of New Scotland in Albany County, New York. The village sits at an elevation of 338 ft (103 m). It is a suburb of Albany and part of the city's historic metropolitan area. The population was 2,841 at the 2020 census.
Roessleville is a hamlet in the town of Colonie, Albany County, New York. It is a densely settled suburb of the city of Albany, along New York State Route 5. Roessleville was a census-designated place in the 1990 Census, but was deleted in 2000, but became a CDP again in 2020.
Cook Park in Colonie, just outside of Albany, is a favorite among Capital Region families for the unique and ADA accessible playground structures. Structures include transferrable swings, ziplines, net climbers, a four-person seesaw, and more. There is a second, smaller playground in the park near the tennis and basketball court.
Cohoes is an incorporated city located in the northeastern corner of Albany County, New York. Cohoes is experiencing a resurgence with new breweries, restaurants, and small businesses. Cohoes is also home to Cohoes Falls, the second largest waterfall in New York. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 18,174.
Green Island is a contiguous town and village in Albany County, New York, approximately 8 miles (13 km) north of Albany. Green Island is one of the few places in New York where the village and incorporated town share the same boundaries. The population was 2,934 as of the 2020 census.
