Albany, Albany County, NY
Places to go in Albany
90 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Outdoors
Geyser Trail
19 Roosevelt Dr, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA
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
Food & Drink
Grappa '72
Elegant eatery, tucked away in a strip mall, featuring classic Italian fare, music & grappa.
818 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206, USA
Sports & Recreation
High Falls
540 Roxbury Rd, Hudson, NY 12534, USA
Family
Howe Caverns
Underground cavern featuring unique limestone formations & a lake, with tours & a motel.
255 Discovery Dr, Howes Cave, NY 12092, USA
Family
Huck Finn's Playland
Old-school amusement park, built in 1951, with kiddie rides, games & concessions.
25 Erie Blvd, Albany, NY 12204, USA
Outdoors
Indian Kill Nature Preserve
Schenectady, NY 12302, USA
Outdoors
Indian Ladder Trail
John Boyd Thacher State Park, Voorheesville, NY 12186, USA
Food & Drink
Iron Gate Cafe
Gated, serene garden seating area fronts this American breakfast/lunch spot in a sandstone mansion.
182 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210, USA
Food & Drink
JACOB ALEJANDRO
9 1st St, Troy, NY 12180, USA
Wellness
Jean Paul Salons
1475 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203, USA
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
Food & Drink
Josie's Table
1475 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203, USA
Outdoors
Liberty Ridge Farm
29 Bevis Rd, Schaghticoke, NY 12154, USA
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
Nightlife
Lionheart Pub and Brewery
Cool bar for American craft beers & top-shelf spirits, plus a pool table, dart boards & live music.
448 Madison Ave #3601, Albany, NY 12208, USA
Nightlife
Lost & Found Bar & Kitchen
942 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207, USA
Sports & Recreation
Mill Road Acres Golf Course and Driving Range
30 Mill Rd, Latham, NY 12110, USA
Sports & Recreation
MVP Arena
Downtown entertainment hub with events ranging from hockey & college hoops to concerts & ice shows.
51 S Pearl St, Albany, NY 12207, USA
Arts & Culture
New York State Capitol
Imposing, renaissance-revival seat of New York's state government, with free tours on weekdays.
State St. and, Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12224, USA
Arts & Culture
New York State Museum
Huge museum tracing New York's natural & cultural past including 9/11 artifacts & a 1890s carousel.
222 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12230, USA
Sports & Recreation
Orchard Creek Golf Club
6700 Dunnsville Rd, Altamont, NY 12009, USA
Arts & Culture
Palace Theatre
Baroque-style theater dating to 1931 hosts concerts, classic movies & the Albany Symphony Orchestra.
19 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY 12207, USA
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