Things to do in Albany

3140 Cultural Education Center
Enjoy this dining and wagering complex. A scoreboard, indoor golf, baseball, basketball machine, bowling and live entertainment. Find Best Western Albany Lodging nearby. Call 800-462-6232 for more information.
711 Central Avenue, Albany, NY

Albany Center Galleries
Exhibits the work of contemporary artists of the Mohawk-Hudson Valley region. Open Year round Monday – Friday 10am – 4:30pm; Thursday 10am – 7pm; Sunday noon – 4pm. Best Western Albany lodging is nearby. Call 518-462-4775 for more information.

Albany City Hall
Romanesque Revival style. The bell tower houses the nation's first municipal carillon. Self-guided tour books available. Best Western Albany lodging is nearby. Call 518-434-5075 for more information.
Eagle Street and Corning Place, Albany, NY

Albany City Trolley
Enjoy this 28-passenger seasonal trolley tours highlighting the attractions, history and architecture of the capital city. Charters are available. Operating April – October. Best Western Albany lodging is nearby. Call 800-258-3582 for more information.
Albany Visitor Center- Clinton Avenue and Broadway, Albany, NY

Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau
All the information you will need on New York's Capital Region including events, accommodations and attractions, shopping, tours, planetarium, and a free orientation show. Best Western Albany lodging is nearby. Call 800-258-3582 for more information.
25 Quackenbush Square, Albany, NY

Albany Institute of History and Art
This unique museum celebrates five centuries of Upper Hudson Valley history, art and culture. Open Tuesday, Thursday – Saturday 10am – 5pm; Wednesday 10am – 8pm; Sunday 12 – 5pm. Closed major holidays. Best Western Albany lodging is nearby. Call 518-463-4478 for more information.

Capital Repertory Theater
Award-winning professional theatre ranging from the classics to new plays. Open Tuesday – Saturday evenings. Call 518-462-4531 for more information.
111 N. Pearl Street, Albany, NY

Corning Tower
Visit the observation deck for a panoramic view of the Capital District. Open Monday – Friday 9am - 3:45pm; Saturday & Sunday 10am – 3:45pm. Call 518-473-1845 for more information.
1 Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY

Executive Mansion
The Governor's residence and free-guided tours are given hourly from 10am – 2pm on Thursdays from September – June. Reservations are required. Call 518-473-7421 for more information.
138 Eagle Street, Albany, NY

First Church in Albany
Visit New York's second oldest church, founded in 1642. The building was erected 1798 and demonstrates many features of Albany’s early Dutch culture. Here you will find the nation’s oldest pulpit and weathervane. Open Monday – Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm.  Call 518-463-4449 for more information.
110 N. Pearl Street, Albany, NY

Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza
This 96-acre complex is a cultural, educational and performing arts center and state library. It includes a Cultural Education Center, State Library and a New York State Vietnam Memorial. Open Monday - Friday 9am – 5pm. Call 518-474-2418 for more information.
Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY

Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza Art Collection
Enjoy this great collection of modern American art consisting primarily of New York School Open year round Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm; Saturday & Sunday 10am – 2:30pm. Tours by appointment. Closed holidays. Call 518-473-7521 for more information.
Empire State Plaza Concourse Level, Albany, NY

Henry Hudson Planetarium
An excellent educational resource for exploring the skies. Examine planets, constellations, galaxies and sky legends. Shows on Saturday at 11:30am & 12:30pm. Call 800-258-3582 for more information.
25 Quakenbush Square at Broadway and Clinton, Albany, NY

Historic Cherry Hill
Home to five generations of one Albany family from 1787 – 1963. The tour depicts the changes and continuities experienced by the family and highlight their 20,000 objects. Open February – December Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 3pm; Sunday 1 – 3pm. Call 518-434-4791 for more information.
523 ½ S Pearly Street., Albany, NY

New York Giants Football Training Camp
Located at the University of Albany, you can watch the New York Giants practice July – August 1 for free. Call 518-442-7369 for more information.
1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY

New York State Capitol
A National Historic Landmark. This building incorporates several styles of architecture and is noted for the intricate and elaborate carvings. Open for guided tours hourly Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm; Saturday & Sunday from 10am – 3pm. Call 518-474-2418 for more information.
Washington Avenue and State Street, Albany, NY

New York State Museum
Features 10 new exhibits each year along with favorites like the full-sized Iroquois longhouse. Open daily 9:30am – 5pm; Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Years Day. Call 518-474-5877 for more information.
Empire State Plaza, 3140 Cultural Education Center, Albany, NY

Palace Theatre
Home of the Albany Symphony Orchestra and Albany Berkshire Ballet. Call 518-465-4663 for more information.
N Pearl Street and Clinton Avenue, Albany, NY

Park Playhouse
A 2,000 seat, outdoor theatre featuring Broadway-style performances. Operating July – August Tuesday – Sunday with performances at 8pm. Call 518-434-0776 for more information.
Washington Park Lakehouse, Albany, NY

Pepsi Arena
A sports and entertainment facility. Call 518-487-2000 for more information.
51 S Pearly Street, Albany, NY

Schuyler mansion State Historic Site
This was the 1761 home of the Revolutionary War general, Philip Schuyler and his family. Furnishings, decorative arts, paintings and family pieces are on exhibit in the mansion and visitors center. Open mid April – October Wednesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm; Sunday 1 – 5pm. Open November 2 – mid April by appointment only. Call 518-434-0834 for more information.
32 Catherine Street, Albany, NY

Shaker Heritage Society
Located the site of the Ann Lee Home built in 1848. It represents America's first Shaker settlement began in 1774 and features both a museum and gift shop. Open Tuesday - Saturday 9:30am – 4pm, year around. Call 518-456-7890 for more information.

St. Peter’s Church
National Historic Landmark and it is the oldest Episcopal Church North of New York City. Open 11:30am – 1pm. Call 518-434-3502 for more information.

Ten Broeck Mansion 
This 1798 federal-style mansion was built by general Abraham Ten Broeck and offers period furnishing to view. Open May – December Thursday & Friday 1 – 4pm. Closed December – February. Call 518-436-9826 for more information.
9 Ten Broeck Place, Albany, NY

The Egg
A work of art in itself, The Egg presents the best in dance, theater, music, and family entertainment in two theaters. Open Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm; Saturday noon – 3pm. Call 518-473-1061 for more information.

U.S.S. Slater
This historic WWII destroyer escort is the only DE afloat with its original 1945 configuration intact. Tour 3 levels including the galley, mess, captain’s private quarters, charter room and pilothouse. Open April – November Thursday – Sunday 11am – 4pm. Closed December – February. Call 518-431-1943 for more information.
1 Quay Street, Albany, NY

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