Rensselaer County Historical Travel Information (Troy, NY)

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... Albany, NY

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... Albany, NY

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... Albany, NY

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... Albany, NY

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... Albany, NY

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Peebles Island State Park (Distance: 3.2 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.

Waterford, NY - Hiking - length:2 mi

Peebles Island State Park (Distance: 3.2 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

Mohawk-Hudson Bikeway (Erie Canal, Eastern Section) (Distance: 7.0 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: 9.5 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

Lisha Kill Preserve (Distance: 10.0 mi) A merry stream, a forested ravine, and a fragrant wood of hemlock and white pine make this hidden preserve a Niskayuna neighborhood favorite.

Schenectady, NY - Hiking - length:2 mi

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Frear Park Frear Park Municipal Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6903 yards, par 71 0.6 miles from center of Rensselaer County Historical

Van Schaick Island Countr Van Schaick Island Country Club Private Equity, 9 holes 3224 yards, par 36 2.1 miles from center of Rensselaer County Historical

Troy Country Club of Troy Private Equity, 18 holes 6412 yards, par 71 2.3 miles from center of Rensselaer County Historical

Schuyler Meadows Schuyler Meadows Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6863 yards, par 72 3.5 miles from center of Rensselaer County Historical

Brunswick Greens Brunswick Greens Public, 9 holes 2716 yards, par 56 3.6 miles from center of Rensselaer County Historical

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