Attractions around the Albany area
Things To Do in the Capital Region
New York’s Capital Region has enticed visitors for over 400 years with historic sites, fabulous attractions, family-friendly amenities, and entertaining events.
The historic Capital City sits on the banks of the mighty Hudson River, a waterway deeply embedded in our nation’s history for its years of military, strategic, and economic importance.
There is a vibrancy in Albany that reflects both its link to history and its promising future.
Albany is rife with an abundance of professional theatre, music, dance, sports, and a backyard full of recreational splendors. Enjoy everything from boating to skiing, and biking to snow-shoeing.
Albany lies at the foot of the Adirondacks and Catskill Mountains and is at the tip of the Hudson Valley Region. As the crossroads of the northeast, Albany is easily accessible by car, train, and plane and is located less than three hours from NYC, Boston, and Montreal, and is just a short drive away from Cooperstown or Saratoga Springs.
