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Tourist Attractions in Albany, New York
Tourist Attractions in Albany, New York. Albany is the capital of New York. Less recognized then the Big Apple, Albany seats the state government. Founded around 1614, Albany is the oldest continu...
Greek Restaurants in Albany, New York
Greek Restaurants in Albany, New York. Settled by Dutch merchants in the 1600s, Albany has grown to become the capitol of New York State. The city is filled with historical buildings, including Qu...
Day Field Trips in Albany, New York for Kids 10-15
Day Field Trips in Albany, New York for Kids 10-15. If you are a student between the ages of ten and fifteen in New York, there are a lot of different day field options for you. Albany is the capi...
Restaurants for Kids in Albany, New York
Restaurants for Kids in Albany, New York. Dining at a restaurant with kids can be a challenge. They rarely want to try new foods and they rarely want to sit still for longer than 20 minutes. This ...
Stuyvesant Plaza Restaurants in Albany, New York
Stuyvesant Plaza Restaurants in Albany, New York. Stuyvesant Plaza is a shopping and dining area in the Great Capital District of Albany, New York. Known for famous shops, such as the Ann Taylor L...
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Restaurants in Greenville, New York. Greenville, New York, lies 21 miles southwest of Albany, New York, and is home to many popular attractions, including museums and historical sites. If visiting...
The Best Restaurants in Geneva, New York
The Best Restaurants in Geneva, New York. Nestled in the picturesque Finger Lake district, Geneva was settled in the 17th century. Visitors come to find antiques, enjoy nature, sample local wine a...
Attractions in Poughkeepsie, New York
Attractions in Poughkeepsie, New York. Poughkeepsie is a city located in upstate New York, in Duchess County. Many people refer to Poughkeepsie as "The Queen City of the Hudson," as it is along th...
How to Get to the Catskill Mountains
How to Get to the Catskill Mountains. The Catskill Mountains are located in the southern region of the state of New York. The mountains are north of New York City and south of the state's capital ...
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Albany, New York Hotels

Crowne Plaza Albany
Distance to City: 0.0 mi
Ten Eyck Plaza Albany, NY  12207
The Crowne Plaza Albany City Center is located in the heart of downtown Albany, just blocks from the Capitol Building, Empir...

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$102.00

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Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-downtown, Ny
Distance to City: 0.0 mi
25 Chapel Street Albany, NY  12210
The Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown, NY hotel is the brightest star on the Albany skyline. This hotel in downtown Al...

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$109.00

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Holiday Inn Express Albany - Downtown
Distance to City: 1.0 mi
300 Broadway Avenue Albany, NY  12207
Located in downtown Albany, just blocks from the Hudson Riverfront, Times Union Center, and City Center. Also in walking dist...

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$119.00

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74 State A Clarion Collection Hotel
Distance to City: 1.0 mi
74 State Street Albany, NY  12207
Full service boutique hotel set in Albany's Historic State Street District. This is the entertainment, restaurant and cultura...

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$154.00

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Comfort Inn Glenmont
Distance to City: 2.0 mi
37 Route 9w Glenmont, NY  12077
The Comfort Inn Glenmount is only minutes from downtown Albany, Times Union Center and the State Capital. The hotel offers a ...

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$110.00

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Getaways Near Albany, New York

Albany
Known as Fort Orange when it was a seventeenth-century Dutch trading post, Albany is New York’s capital and its oldest city. While the theme here is business, politics are the lifeblood of the city, a...
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Albany and the New York Capital Region
The conventional, foursquare approach to Albany is by way of the public facade it presents—the massively beautiful and ornate State Capitol building, partly designed by H.H. Richardson, or the four mo...
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Capital District - Adventures
The Half Moon, under the command of Henry Hudson, sailed 150 miles up the river named after him in 1609. Sponsored by the Dutch East India Company, he was really looking for a short route to the riche...
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Capital District - Overview
The Half Moon, under the command of Henry Hudson, sailed 150 miles up the river named after him in 1609. Sponsored by the Dutch East India Company, he was really looking for a short route to the riche...
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Capital District - Sightseeing, Festivals & Events
The Half Moon, under the command of Henry Hudson, sailed 150 miles up the river named after him in 1609. Sponsored by the Dutch East India Company, he was really looking for a short route to the riche...
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Outdoor Recreation Near Albany, New York

Mohawk-Hudson Bikeway (Erie Canal, Eastern Section) (Distance: 0.4 mi)
This trail is a testament to perseverance and dedication. Built through five towns and paralleling the beautiful Hudson and Mohawk Rivers, it’s one of the most interesting and diverse trails you’ll ev...
Schenectady, NY - Rail-Trails - length:36.5 mi
Albany Pine Bush Preserve: Karner Barrens East (Distance: 7.1 mi)
It’s not often that we have an opportunity to see pine barrens, especially those in inland locations away from ocean coasts. The Albany Pine Bush Preserve offers a particularly high quality chance to ...
Albany, NY - Hiking - length:2.2 mi
Five Rivers Enviromental Education Center: North Loop Trail (Distance: 7.4 mi)
This well-tended trail leads along an exquisite meadow, into the woods, and along wetlands for a full range of natural sights.
Albany, NY - Hiking - length:2.1 mi
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center (Distance: 7.4 mi)
The easy loops provide opportunities for wildlife sighting and nature study. Special Attractions: bird watching, springs and summer wildflowers; possible sightings of beaver, deer, turtle, frog, blue...
Delmar, NY - Hiking - length:3 mi
Peebles Island State Park (Distance: 9.9 mi)
Spacious water views surround this island where the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers meet, popping up from every angle as you walk the perimeter trail. Steeped in industrial history but most popular for its t...
Cohoes, NY - Hiking - length:2 mi
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Golf Courses Near Albany, New York

Wolferts Roost
Wolferts Roost Country Club
Private Equity, 18 holes
6255 yards, par 70
1.9 miles from center of Albany, New York

Normanside
Normanside Country Club
Private Equity, 18 holes
6334 yards, par 70
3.4 miles from center of Albany, New York

Capital Hills
Capital Hills At Albany
Municipal, 18 holes
6189 yards, par 71
3.4 miles from center of Albany, New York

Colonial Acres
Colonial Acres Golf Course
Public, 9 holes
1262 yards, par 27
4.2 miles from center of Albany, New York

Schuyler Meadows
Schuyler Meadows Club
Private Equity, 18 holes
6863 yards, par 72
4.7 miles from center of Albany, New York

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Weather for Albany, New York

Saturday, February 11 2012 11:51 AM
Mostly Cloudy
36° Mostly Cloudy
Humidity: 56%
Wind: NE at 10 mph

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