Adventures in Albany

Outdoors

Grafton Lakes State Park

Nearly 2,500 acres of woods & ponds, with trout & bass fishing, boat launches, trails & a beach.

Outdoors

John Boyd Thacher State Park

Wooded state park along cliffs offering trails, camping, rock climbing, sports & playgrounds.

Family

Huck Finn's Playland

Old-school amusement park, built in 1951, with kiddie rides, games & concessions.

Buckingham Lake

Buckingham Lake Park

Central Avenue

Waterworks Pub

Gay bar & club with 2 floors offering various games, karaoke nights, drag shows & a dance floor.

Outdoors

Lincoln Park

City park featuring a swimming pool, a weight room, sports fields, basketball courts & a playground.

Normanskill

Capital Hills at Albany

Public course with standard facilities, including an eatery, plus a loop trail for off-season treks.

Outdoors

Geyser Trail

Outdoors

Liberty Ridge Farm

Family

FunPlex Fun Park

Fun zone where youngsters climb rock walls, play mini-golf, ride go-karts & bounce on trampolines.

Sports & Recreation

Mill Road Acres Golf Course and Driving Range

Shopping

Crossgates Mall

Mall with department stores & brand-name retailers, plus a food court, trampoline park & multiplex.

Outdoors

Vroman's Nose Hiking Trail

Sports & Recreation

Orchard Creek Golf Club

Wellness

Spa Mirbeau Albany

Outdoors

The Plotter Kill Preserve

Downtown

Corning Preserve

Park space beside the Hudson River, featuring a hiking/running trail, boat launch & amphitheater.

Sports & Recreation

High Falls

Arts & Culture

Albany Pine Bush Preserve

Pristine pine barrens with trails, wildlife viewing & interactive nature exhibits & programs.

Outdoors

Peebles Island State Park

Expansive riverside park with wooded trails for cross-country skiing & hiking, plus fishing access.

Outdoors

Christman Sanctuary

Outdoors

Indian Ladder Trail

Outdoors

Barberville Falls Preserve

Outdoors

Indian Kill Nature Preserve