Albany, Albany County, NY

Places to go in Albany

15 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Barberville Falls Preserve

Outdoors

Barberville Falls Preserve

23 Blue Factory Rd, Poestenkill, NY 12140, USA

Buckingham Lake Park

Outdoors

Buckingham Lake Park

39 Berkshire Blvd, Albany, NY 12203, USA

Christman Sanctuary

Outdoors

Christman Sanctuary

3281 Schoharie Turnpike, Delanson, NY 12053, USA

Corning Preserve

Outdoors

Corning Preserve

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

Quay St, Albany, NY 12207, USA

Geyser Trail

Outdoors

Geyser Trail

19 Roosevelt Dr, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA

Grafton Lakes State Park

Outdoors

Grafton Lakes State Park

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

254 Grafton Lakes State Park Way, Grafton, NY 12082, USA

Indian Kill Nature Preserve

Outdoors

Indian Kill Nature Preserve

Schenectady, NY 12302, USA

Indian Ladder Trail

Outdoors

Indian Ladder Trail

John Boyd Thacher State Park, Voorheesville, NY 12186, USA

John Boyd Thacher State Park

Outdoors

John Boyd Thacher State Park

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

830 Thacher Pk Rd, Voorheesville, NY 12186, USA

Liberty Ridge Farm

Outdoors

Liberty Ridge Farm

29 Bevis Rd, Schaghticoke, NY 12154, USA

Lincoln Park

Outdoors

Lincoln Park

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

228 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12202, USA

Peebles Island State Park

Outdoors

Peebles Island State Park

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

1 Delaware Avenue North, Cohoes, NY 12047, USA

The Plotter Kill Preserve

Outdoors

The Plotter Kill Preserve

Mariaville Rd, Rotterdam, NY 12306, USA

Vroman's Nose Hiking Trail

Outdoors

Vroman's Nose Hiking Trail

219 Mill Valley Rd, Middleburgh, NY 12122, USA

Washington Park

Outdoors

Washington Park

Historic 136-acre park with a lake, sports fields, playgrounds, gardens & statues.

35 Willett St, Albany, NY 12210, USA