Albany · Albany County, NY
Cheap things to do in Albany
Scout analyzed 90 Albany places and surfaced the ones that actually fit cheap day out.
Places analyzed
90
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.3 hr
Scout-verified spots
Nightlife
City Line Bar and Grill
American grub, unique cocktails & craft beer served in an airy, industrial space with a comfy patio.
Food & Drink
Daily Grind
Coffeehouse serving java along with housemade soups & sandwiches in a chill space with free WiFi.
Outdoors
Grafton Lakes State Park
Nearly 2,500 acres of woods & ponds, with trout & bass fishing, boat launches, trails & a beach.
Food & Drink
Simone's Kitchen ✨
Outdoors
John Boyd Thacher State Park
Wooded state park along cliffs offering trails, camping, rock climbing, sports & playgrounds.
Center Square & Hudson/Park
Villa di Como Ristorante
Family
Huck Finn's Playland
Old-school amusement park, built in 1951, with kiddie rides, games & concessions.
Food & Drink
The Mill on Round Lake
Lively, Adirondack-themed pub featuring hearty bar fare, live music & a patio with a fire pit.
Food & Drink
Druthers Brewing Company
Buckingham Lake
Buckingham Lake Park
Food & Drink
Professor Java's Coffee Sanctuary
Easygoing coffeehouse serving cafe fare, including vegetarian & vegan items, plus baked goods.
Center Square & Hudson/Park
Savoy Taproom
Craft cocktails, brunch & gourmet pub grub in a brick-walled tavern with live music & DJ shows.
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.
Downtown
The Hollow Bar + Kitchen
Hip spot in a historic building offering updated American eats, rotating craft beers & live music.
Outdoors
Geyser Trail
Downtown
Stacks Espresso Bar
Center Square & Hudson/Park
Stacks Espresso Bar
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
Food & Drink
The Scene Coffee & Cocktails
Food & Drink
Uncommon Grounds Coffee & Bagels - Western Avenue
Relaxed coffeehouse serving hot drinks along with store-made bagels, bagel sandwiches & soups.
Food & Drink
Uncommon Grounds Coffee & Bagels
Relaxed coffeehouse serving hot drinks along with store-made bagels, bagel sandwiches & soups.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
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