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Things to see in Albany, New York (United States): 29 places and when to go
Albany, New York is a city in United States with around 871,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 29 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (10), Nature (8), Mountains (7). The best known are Fort Orange, USS Slater and White Rock. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 42.67, -73.8199
- Population
- About 871,000
- Places
- 29 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (10) · Nature (8) · Mountains (7) · History (5) · With kids (3) · Architecture (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 222 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Windham High Peak, at 1,074 m.
What to see in Albany, New York
The places in and around Albany, New York, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Fort OrangeFort in New Netherland (now Albany, New York)6.4 km
- USS Slater1944 Cannon-class destroyer escort6.5 km
- White RockMountain in Rensselaer County, New York, United States45 km
- Windham High PeakMountain located in Greene County, New York48 km
- Castleton BridgeBridge in Castleton-on-Hudson, New York18 km
- St. Mary's ChurchChurch building in Albany, United States of America5.9 km
- St. Mark's Episcopal ChurchChurch in Hoosick Falls, New York, USA46 km
- Armlin HillMountain in the United States of America46 km
- Cannady HillMountain in United States of America35 km
- United States Post OfficeGovernment building in Delmar, New York5.3 km
- Gates HillMountain in Schoharie County, New York, United States46 km
- King HillMountain in Greene County, New York, United States of America34 km
- Rundy Cup MountainMountain in United States of America36 km
- Schodack Island State ParkState park in New York, United States21 km
- Buskirk BridgeCovered bridge over the Hoosic River in Rensselaer County (south end) and Washington County (north end), west of highway route 22, New York, USA45 km
- Albany Pump StationWater pumping station in Albany, New York6.2 km
- Albany Distilling CompanyDistillery3.3 km
- Breyo ObservatoryObservatory7.9 km
- Broken Loop BrewingBrewery7.2 km
- DruthersBrewery6.4 km
- Fort Orange BrewingBrewery6.3 km
- FunplexWith kids12 km
- Golden Harvest Farm DistilleryDistillery28 km
- Greenhouse CideryBrewery36 km
And the other 5, by what you come to do:
- With kids: Henry Hudson Panetarium, Huck Finn's Playland
- Food and drink: Indian Ladder Farms Cidery and Brewery, Oligan Distilling, Perfect World Brewing
When to go to Albany, New York
The best time to visit Albany, New York is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:12
- FebPossible10:19
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:10
- MayBest time14:26
- JunBest time15:07
- JulBest time14:50
- AugBest time13:45
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:48
- NovPossible9:31
- DecPossible8:53
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. In April, 28 of the 29 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Albany, New York
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 222 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Schenectady, New York13 places19 km
- Greenwich5 places27 km
- Mechanicville5 places29 km
- New Hartford8 places32 km
- Saratoga Springs, New York17 places46 km
- Catskill16 places50 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Albany, New York?
The best known: Fort Orange, USS Slater, White Rock, Windham High Peak, Castleton Bridge. In all, 29 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Albany, New York?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53.
How do you get to Albany, New York?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 222 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Albany, New York as the destination and these 29 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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