Albany · Albany County, NY
Outdoors in Albany
Scout analyzed 90 Albany places and surfaced the ones that actually fit outdoors.
Places analyzed
90
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.4 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
Arts & Culture
Washington Avenue Armory
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
Arts & Culture
Art Omi
Creative hub with exhibition space & colorful, avant-garde sculptures in sizeable, leafy grounds.
Arts & Culture
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
Ornate landmark concert venue with original 1882 organ occupies the upper floors of a bank building.
Food & Drink
Professor Java's Coffee Sanctuary
Easygoing coffeehouse serving cafe fare, including vegetarian & vegan items, plus baked goods.
Downtown
USS SLATER
Last remaining WWII-era destroyer escort ship afloat in U.S., with tours of galley, guns & quarters.
Downtown
Empire Live
Center Square & Hudson/Park
Savoy Taproom
Craft cocktails, brunch & gourmet pub grub in a brick-walled tavern with live music & DJ shows.
Park South
Lionheart Pub and Brewery
Cool bar for American craft beers & top-shelf spirits, plus a pool table, dart boards & live music.
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.
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
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
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