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Albany
is the capital of New York, located in the eastern part of the state on the high west bank of the Hudson River, approximately 145 miles north of New York City. It also serves as the county seat for Albany County. This very historic area was first visited by Henry Hudson in 1609 and first settled in 1614. Albany was built on the site of the Dutch Fort Orange and its surrounding community of Beyerwyck. The city of Albany was incorporated in 1686, making it the fourth oldest continually inhabited city and the second oldest chartered city in the U.S. The town's nickname, "Cradle of the Union," resulted from the meeting here in 1754 of the Albany Congress, which adopted Benjamin Franklin's Plan of Union, which was the first formal proposal to unite the colonies. Today, the city of Albany remains a center of government and education. It's a good idea to stop at the Visitor's Center, located at 25 Quackenbush Square on Broadway in Albany, for information on the attractions in the area. You can take a walking tour of Albany or a guided tour on board one of the city's trolleys. Some of the things to see include the historic home of American soldier Philip Schuyler (1762,) the Albany Institute of History and Art and the massive State Capitol (1867-1899.) Albany also offers year round special events, concerts, cultural festivals, extraordinary museums and historic sites, restaurants, shopping malls and theater.
Surrounding areas: Kinderhook Lake, New York (15.3 mi), Valatie, New York (17.0 mi), West Coxsackie, New York (20.4 mi), Stephentown, New York (20.7 mi), Chatham, New York (21.6 mi), Lebanon Springs, New York (22.8 mi), Canaan, New York (22.9 mi)
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Albany Vacation Rentals
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Albany Hotels and Resorts
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| Albany Courtyard By Marriott | 168 Wolf Rd | Albany, NY | | (518) 482-8800 | | Albany Marriott | 89 Wolf Rd | Albany, NY | | (518) 458-8444 | | Best Value Inn | 1941 Central Ave | Albany, NY | | (518) 464-6051 | | Best Western Albany Airport Inn | 200 Wolf Rd | Albany, NY | | (518) 458-1000 | | Best Western Sovereign | 1228 Western Ave | Albany, NY | | (518) 489-2981 | | Clarion Hotel Of Albany | 3 Watervliet Ave Ext | Albany, NY | | (518) 438-8431 | | Clarion Hotel | 3 Watervliet Ave | Albany, NY | | (518) 438-8431 | | Comfort Inn & Suites | 1606 Central Ave | Albany, NY | | (518) 869-5327 | | Courtyard By Marriott Albany Thruway | 1455 Washington Ave | Albany, NY | | (518) 482-8110 | | Cresthill Suites Albany | 1415 Washington Ave | Albany, NY | | (518) 454-0007 | | Crowne Plaza-albany | State St & LDG St | Albany, NY | | (518) 462-6611 | | Days Inn Albany | 1230 Western Ave | Albany, NY | | (518) 489-4423 | | Days Inn-albany Airport | 16 Wolf Rd | Albany, NY | | (518) 459-3600 | | Econo Lodge | 44 Wolf Rd | Albany, NY | | (518) 459-5670 | | Extended Stay America | 1395 Washington Ave | Albany, NY | | (518) 446-0680 | | Fairfield Inn By Marriott | 1383 Washington Ave | Albany, NY | | (518) 435-1800 | | Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Downtown | 25 Chapel St | Albany, NY | | (518) 432-7000 | | Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center | 62 New Scoltand Ave | Albany, NY | | (518) 396-3500 | | Hilton Garden Inn | 1381 Washington Ave | Albany, NY | | (518) 453-1300 | | Hilton | 800 Albany Shaker Rd | Albany, NY | | (518) 464-3300 | | Holiday Inn Albany On Wolf Road | 205 Wolf Rd | Albany, NY | | (518) 458-7250 | | Holiday Inn Express Albany Downtown | 300 Broadway | Albany, NY | | (518) 434-4111 | | Holiday Inn Express Turf On Western Avenue | 1442 Western Ave | Albany, NY | | (518) 438-0001 | | Homewood Suites By Hilton | 216 Wolf Rd | Albany, NY | | (518) 438-4300 | | Howard Johnson Inn | 1614 Central Ave | Albany, NY | | (518) 869-0281 | | Mansion Hill & Restaurant | 115 Philp St @ Park Ave | Albany, NY | | (888) 299-0455 | | Motel 6 (#1227) | 100 Watervliet Ave | Albany, NY | | (518) 438-7447 | | Northway Inn | 1517 Central Ave | Albany, NY | | (518) 869-0277 | | Omni Albany Hotel | State And LDG STS | Albany, NY | | (518) 462-6611 | | Quality Inn Albany Airport | 1632 Central Ave | Albany, NY | | (518) 456-8811 | | Red Carpet Inn | 500 Northern Blvd | Albany, NY | | (518) 462-5562 | | Red Roof #112 | 188 Wolf Rd | Albany, NY | | (518) 459-1971 | | Regency Hotel & Suites | 416 Southern Blvd | Albany, NY | | (518) 462-6555 | | Rodeway Inn | 1600 Central Ave | Albany, NY | | (518) 456-8982 | | Rodeway Inn | 1630 Central Ave | Albany, NY | | (518) 456-0222 | | Scottish Inns | 1384 Central Ave | Albany, NY | | (518) 435-1260 | | Steuben Athletic Club | 1 Steuben PL | Albany, NY | | (518) 434-6116 | | Super 8 Motel-albany | 1579 Central Ave | Albany, NY | | (518) 869-8471 | | The Desmond | 660 Albany Shaker Rd | Albany, NY | | (518) 869-8100 | | Towneplace Suites By Marriott | 1379 Washington Ave | Albany, NY | | (518) 435-1900 |
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| Brunswick Bed & Breakfast | 143 Un Ave | Saratoga Springs, NY | 29.8 mi. | (800) 585-6751 |
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Albany Weather & Climate
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Western New York, including The Berkshires, has a moderate four-season climate. The first significant snowfall usually occurs in December, but it varies from year to year. Some years there is no snow or ice until after the first of the new year, and the temperatures near The Hudson River stay quite mild. March is the month to look for the first signs of spring, although cool temps can linger throughout the month. Summers are hazy, warm and humid. September can be mixed with either clear, cool Canadian air or humid, warm air with intense downpours. October is possibly the most beautiful month in the Berkshires with warm, sunny days and cool, crisp nights. Perfect weather for enjoying the foliage. Typically, colors peak the first three weeks of October.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
31°F |
13°F |
2.71 in. |
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| February |
34°F |
15°F |
2.27 in. |
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| March |
44°F |
25°F |
3.17 in. |
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| April |
57°F |
35°F |
3.25 in. |
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| May |
69°F |
46°F |
3.67 in. |
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| June |
77°F |
55°F |
3.74 in. |
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| July |
82°F |
60°F |
3.50 in. |
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| August |
79°F |
58°F |
3.68 in. |
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| September |
71°F |
49°F |
3.31 in. |
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| October |
59°F |
38°F |
3.23 in. |
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| November |
47°F |
30°F |
3.31 in. |
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| December |
36°F |
20°F |
2.76 in. |
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Albany Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Albany International airport (ALB) located about 7 miles northwest of Albany, the Schenectady County airport (SCH) located approximately 16 miles northwest of Albany in Schenectady, New York, the Barnes Municipal airport (BAF) located roughly 63 miles southeast of Albany in Westfield, Massachusetts, and finally the Bradley International airport (BDL) located around 73 miles southeast of Albany in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.
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Albany Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Jeepers | Albany | NY | | | | Hoffman's Playland | Latham | NY | 6.5 mi. | | | Sherman's Amusement Park | Caroga Lake | NY | 51.0 mi. | | | Great Escape | Lake George | NY | 53.5 mi. | | | Magic Forest Park | Lake George | NY | 53.5 mi. | | | High Hopes Orchard | Westmoreland | NH | 70.2 mi. | | | Six Flags New England | Agawam | MA | 70.8 mi. | | | Lake Compounce | Bristol | CT | 79.4 mi. | | | Quassy Amusement Park | Middlebury | CT | 84.1 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Zoom Flume Water Park | Durham | NY | 27.5 mi. | | | Water Slide World | Lake George | NY | 53.5 mi. | | | Splash Down Park | Fishkill | NY | 77.5 mi. | | | Enchanted Forest/Water Safari | Old Forge | NY | 95.4 mi. | | | Carousel Water & Fun Park | Beach Lake | PA | 101.8 mi. | | | Song Mountain Alpine Slide | Tully | NY | 119.9 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Capital Hills at Albany | Albany | NY | | | | Colonial Acres Golf Course | Glenmont | NY | 3.7 mi. | | | Mill Road Acres Golf Course | Latham | NY | 6.1 mi. | | | Hiawatha Trails | Guilderland | NY | 8.4 mi. | | | Western Turnpike Golf Course | Guilderland | NY | 8.4 mi. | | | Burden Lake Country Club | Averill Park | NY | 10.6 mi. | | | Frenchs Hollow Fairways | Guilderland Center | NY | 10.8 mi. | | | Brunswick Greens | Brunswick | NY | 11.3 mi. | | | Sycamore Country Club | Ravena | NY | 13.6 mi. | | | Colonie Golf Course | Schenectady | NY | 14.3 mi. | | | Orchard Creek Golf Club | Altamont | NY | 14.3 mi. | | | Schenectady Municipal Golf Course | Schenectady | NY | 14.3 mi. | | | Stadium Golf Club | Schenectady | NY | 14.3 mi. | | | Whispering Pines Golf Club | Schenectady | NY | 14.3 mi. | | | Clifton Knolls Executive Golf Course | Clifton Park | NY | 14.4 mi. | | | Eagle Crest Golf Club | Clifton Park | NY | 14.4 mi. | | | Van Patten Golf Course | Clifton Park | NY | 14.4 mi. | | | Mohawk River Country Club | Rexford | NY | 15.0 mi. | | | Winding Brook Country Club | Valatie | NY | 17.0 mi. | | | Briar Creek Golf Course | Princetown | NY | 17.4 mi. | | | Hillcrest Golf & Country Club | Princetown | NY | 17.4 mi. | | | Mechanicville Golf Club | Mechanicville | NY | 17.5 mi. | | | Meadowgreens Golf Course | Ghent | NY | 23.4 mi. | | | Ballston Spa Country Club | Ballston Spa | NY | 25.0 mi. | | | Pioneer Hills Golf Course | Ballston Spa | NY | 25.0 mi. | | | Thunderhart Golf Course | Freehold | NY | 25.7 mi. | | | Hoosick Falls Country Club | Hoosick Falls | NY | 26.8 mi. | | | Saratoga Spa State Park | Saratoga Springs | NY | 27.4 mi. | | | Galway Golf Course | Galway | NY | 28.3 mi. | | | Taconic Golf Club | Williamstown | MA | 28.6 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Brodie Mountain | New Ashford | MA | 26.5 mi. | | | Willard Mountain | Greenwich | NY | 33.0 mi. | | | Catamount | Hillsdale | NY | 34.8 mi. | | | Ski Windham | Windham | NY | 34.8 mi. | | | Butternut Ski Area | Great Barrington | MA | 37.4 mi. | | | Hunter Mountain | Hunter | NY | 38.4 mi. | | | Berkshire East | Charlemont | MA | 45.1 mi. | | | West Mountain | Glens Falls | NY | 45.8 mi. | | | Otis Ridge | Otis | MA | 46.4 mi. | | | Scotch Valley | Stamford | NY | 46.9 mi. | | | Ski Plattekill | Roxbury | NY | 48.5 mi. | | | Bromley | Manchester Center | VT | 50.6 mi. | | | Belleayre Moutain | Highmount | NY | 51.3 mi. | | | Stratton | Stratton Mountain | VT | 53.7 mi. | | | Mohawk Mountain | Cornwall | CT | 60.0 mi. | | | Shu-maker Mountain | Little Falls | NY | 62.1 mi. | | | Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 62.7 mi. | | | Haystack at Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 62.7 mi. | | | Mount Tom | Holyoke | MA | 65.9 mi. | | | Gore Mountain | North Creek | NY | 67.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Peebles Island State Park | | NY | 9.6 mi. | | | Thacher State Park | | NY | 12.4 mi. | | | Taconic Trail State Park | | MA | 25.5 mi. | | | Bates Memorial State Park | | MA | 25.8 mi. | | | Balance Rock State Park | | MA | 26.9 mi. | | | Saratoga Spa State Park | | NY | 26.9 mi. | | | Catskill State Park | | NY | 31.4 mi. | | | Natural Bridge State Park | | MA | 34.0 mi. | | | Max V Shaul State Park | | NY | 34.1 mi. | | | Clarksburg State Park | | MA | 34.9 mi. | | | Wahconah Falls State Park | | MA | 35.0 mi. | | | Woodford State Park | | VT | 38.2 mi. | | | Shaftsburg State Park | | VT | 38.3 mi. | | | Shaftsbury State Park | | VT | 38.7 mi. | | | Lake Taghkanic State Park | | NY | 39.0 mi. | | | Windsor James State Park | | MA | 39.6 mi. | | | Woodford State Park | | VT | 39.6 mi. | | | Sir William Johnson State Park | | NY | 39.7 mi. | | | Moreau Lake State Park | | NY | 40.0 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Irish American Heritage Museum | Albany | NY | | (History) | | | Albany Institute of History & Art | Albany | NY | | (Multidisciplinary) | | | New York State Museum | Albany | NY | | (Science) | | | University Art Museum | Albany | NY | | (Art) | | | Rensselaer County Historical Society at the Hart-Cluett Mansion | Troy | NY | 6.2 mi. | (History) | | Troy's RiverSpark Visitor Center | Troy | NY | 6.2 mi. | (History) | | National Bottle Museum | Ballston Spa | NY | 24.5 mi. | (Technology) | | Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute | Williamstown | MA | 28.4 mi. | (Art) | | Hancock Shaker Village | Pittsfield | MA | 29.5 mi. | (History) | | National Museum of Dance | Saratoga Springs | NY | 29.8 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame | Saratoga Springs | NY | 29.8 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery | Saratoga Springs | NY | 29.8 mi. | (Art) | | Caverns Creek Grist Mill Museum | Howes Cave | NY | 31.9 mi. | (Technology) | | Norman Rockwell Museum at Stockbridge | Stockbridge | MA | 33.6 mi. | (Art) | | Eagle Mills Cider Co. | Broadalbin | NY | 35.9 mi. | (Technology) | | Clermont (State Historic Site) | Clermont | NY | 39.4 mi. | (History) | | Old Fort House Museum | Fort Edward | NY | 43.3 mi. | (History) | | Canajoharie Library and Art Gallery | Canajoharie | NY | 44.9 mi. | (Art) | | Chapman Historical Museum | Glens Falls | NY | 45.8 mi. | (Children's) | | Hildene | Manchester | VT | 49.5 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Trevor Zoo | Millbrook | NY | 60.0 mi. | | | Utica Zoo | Utica | NY | 80.9 mi. | | | Beardsley Zoological Gardens | Bridgeport | CT | 106.5 mi. | | | Ross Park Zoo | Binghamton | NY | 116.8 mi. | | | Bergen County Zoological Park | Paramus | NJ | 119.2 mi. | |
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