13 Beautiful Waterfalls Near Albany, NY
During my travels around the state, I’ve had a chance to check out many fabulous waterfalls near Albany, NY. While this part of the state isn’t as well-known for waterfalls …
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Overlooking Albany from the Free Corning Tower Observation Deck
Located high atop downtown Albany, you’ll find one of the best free observation decks in all of New York: the Corning Tower Observation Deck The Corning Tower Observation Deck is …
How to Get to President Chester Arthur’s Grave in Albany, New York
During my travels, I always love finding the graves of famous Americans, so I knew when traveling to Albany, that I wanted to visit the grave of President Chester Arthur …
Hiking to Rensselaerville Falls in Huyck Preserve in Albany County
Located in the southwestern corner of Albany County, New York, you’ll find one of the region’s most beautiful spots: Rensselaerville Falls in the E.N. Huyck Preserve. The E.N. Huyck Preserve …
Hiking Through the Incredibly Unique Albany Pine Bush Preserve
When I’m traveling, I always love finding unique landscapes to explore. So, on a recent trip to the Capital Region, I was excited to check out the Albany Pine Bush …
Exploring the Incredible New York State Museum in Albany
If you want to learn about the history of New York, there are a lot of great places to visit, but none offer a wider or better understanding of the …
Jolly Fun at Capital Holiday Lights in Albany
New York’s Capital Region is magical during the holiday season, and one of my favorite places to visit to get some festive cheer is Capital Holiday Lights in Albany. Capital …
Hiking the Indian Ladder Trail at Thacher State Park Near Albany
Located only a few miles west of downtown Albany, you’ll find one of the best state parks in the Capital Region: John Boyd Thacher State Park. And, this park is …
Sampling the Tasty Beers at Fort Orange Brewing in Albany
When I travel around New York, I’m always on the lookout for great places to grab a craft beer. So, on a recent trip to Albany, I decided to try …
Cohoes Falls: The Niagara Falls of Eastern New York
While Niagara Falls in northwestern New York gets a lot of much-deserved attention, there is another waterfall in eastern New York that is nearly as impressive: Cohoes Falls. Located along …