Albany is known for its rich history, commerce, culture, architecture, and institutions of higher education. Albany constitutes the economic and cultural core of the Capital District of New York State, which comprises the Albany–Schenectady–Troy, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area, including the nearby cities and suburbs of Troy, Schenectady, and Saratoga Springs. Albany's population was 99,224 in 2020.
The New York State Capitol is a historic government building located in Albany, New York. It houses the chambers of the New York State Legislature and the offices of the Governor of New York. Construction of the Capitol began in 1867 and was completed in 1899. The building was designed by several architects, including Thomas Fuller, who also designed the Canadian Parliament Buildings in Ottawa.
The New York State Museum is a research-backed institution in Albany, New York. The museum houses art, artifacts (prehistoric and historic), and ecofacts that reflect New York’s cultural, natural, and geological development.
The Albany Institute of History & Art (AIHA) is a museum in Albany, New York. It dedicates to collecting, preserving, interpreting and promoting interest in the history, art, and culture of Albany and the Upper Hudson Valley region.
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site is a historic house museum located in Albany, New York. The mansion was built in 1761 for Philip Schuyler, a prominent politician and businessman who played a key role in the American Revolution.
USS Slater (DE-766) is a Cannon-class destroyer escort that served in the United States Navy and later in the Hellenic (Greek) Navy. The ship was named for Frank O. Slater of Alabama, a sailor killed on the cruiser USS San Francisco during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal.
Washington Park is a 84-acre urban park located in the city of Albany, New York. The park was designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and was first opened to the public in 1870.
John Boyd Thacher State Park is a state park located in Voorheesville, New York, in Albany County. The park covers over 1,000 acres and features several hiking trails, picnic areas, and scenic overlooks.
The Albany Pine Bush Preserve is a nature preserve located in the Albany, New York area. It is a 3,200-acre area of protected pine barrens habitat, which is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species.
Falls View Park offers visitors a scenic view of the Cohoes Falls never before open to the public. One can gain access to the park by walking from North Mohawk Street on a footbridge over the power canals.
Peebles Island State Park is at the confluence of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers. It offers spectacular river and rapids views for walkers and joggers who take advantage of the miles of paths through the gently rolling and wooded landscape.
Hike And Bike Trail Access is a hike and bike trail area in Cohoes, New York. Cohoes, a city located in upstate New York, offers several recreational areas and trails where residents and visitors can enjoy hiking and biking.
Overlook Park offers an overlook view of the Cohoes Falls or an afternoon picnic at this spectacular attraction. No visit to Cohoes is complete without taking in a view of the Cohoes Falls.
Albany County is a county located in the eastern part of the state of New York, in the United States. Its county seat is the city of Albany, which is also the state capital. The county has a population of approximately 307,000 people and covers an area of 533 square miles. It is bordered by the Hudson River to the east and the counties of Rensselaer to the north, Schenectady to the west, and Greene to the south.
