Touring Albany

Extend your stay and explore these Albany attractions!

Historical & Cultural Attractions:

Visit the New York State Capitol – Tour one of the most beautiful state capital buildings in the U.S.

Visit Albany City Hall – A stunning example of 19th-century Romanesque architecture.

Tour the Empire State Plaza – Explore the modernist plaza with art, architecture, and cultural events.

Visit the New York State Museum – Discover New York’s natural and cultural history.

Visit the Albany Institute of History & Art – One of the oldest museums in the U.S., featuring regional art and history.

Tour the Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site – Learn about Revolutionary War-era history in the home of Alexander Hamilton’s in-laws.

Tour the Crailo State Historic Site – Explore Dutch colonial history in this 17th-century home.

Tour the Ten Broeck Mansion – Enjoy guided tours of this historic 18th-century mansion and gardens.

Outdoor Adventures & Nature

Go on Mountain Ridge Adventure – Zip line and aerial adventure park fun for thrill-seekers.

Go hiking at John Boyd Thacher State Park – Stunning cliffs and trails with panoramic views.

Bike or Hike on the Colonie Riverfront Bike-Hike Trail – A scenic, paved trail along the Hudson River.

Take a walk at The Crossings of Colonie – A peaceful park with trails, ponds, and playgrounds.

Workout at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve – Unique inland pine barrens with trails and nature programs.

Enjoy Albany’s waterfront scene at the Corning Preserve Boat Launch – Great for kayaking or a relaxing riverside stroll.

Go sightseeing on Dutch Apple Cruses – Enjoy a narrated Hudson River boat tour.

Family Fun & Entertainment

Have fun with your kids at Huck Finn’s Playland – Classic amusement park rides and attractions for young families.

Shop at Crossgates Mall, Colonie Center Mall, and Stuyvesant Plaza – Retail therapy for all styles and budgets.

Dining

Faculty at UAlbany Libraries love the following local restaurants:

Albany Ale & Oyster: https://www.albanyaleandoyster.com/

Black & Blue: https://blackandbluesteakandcrab.com/albany/

Cafe Madison: https://www.cafemadisonalbany.com/

City Line: https://www.citylinebar.com/

Dosa Grill: https://www.albanydosagrill.com/

Great India Kitchen Restaurant & Bar: https://www.gikusa.com/

Jacob & Anthony's: https://www.jacobandanthony.com/location/j-and-a-italian/

Kismet Mediterranean Grill: https://kismetgrill.com/

Peaches Café: https://peachescafe.net/

Rain Modern Chinese: https://www.rainalbany.com/

Ralphs Tavern: https://ralphstaverninc.com/

Sushi Tei: https://www.sushiteialbany.info/

Taiwan Noodle: https://taiwannoodle.net/

The Scene: https://www.scenecoffee.com/

Craft Beer and Cocktails

The Warehouse District has lots of breweries and craft beer establishments. This area is on Broadway, north of Clinton Ave.

Albany Distilling: https://www.albanydistilling.com/

Common Roots Albany Outpost: https://commonrootsbrewing.com/albany/

Druther’s: https://www.druthersbrewing.com/

Fidens: https://www.fidensbrewing.com/taproom

Lionheart on the Green: https://albanylionheartpub.com/

Lost and Found: https://lostandfoundalbany.com/

Nine Pin Cider Works: https://www.ninepincider.com/