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  1. Website. albanyny.gov. Albany (/ ˈɔːlbəni / ⓘ AWL-bə-nee) is the capital and oldest city in the U.S. state of New York, and the seat of and most populous city in Albany County. It is located on the west bank of the Hudson River, about 10 miles (16 km) south of its confluence with the Mohawk River.

  2. Aug 8, 2024 · Albany, city, capital (1797) of the state of New York, U.S., and seat (1683) of Albany county. It lies along the Hudson River, 143 miles (230 km) north of New York City. The heart of a metropolitan area that includes Troy and Schenectady, it is a port city, the northern terminus of the deepwater.

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  3. Albany is the capital of New York. Albany is an interesting showcase of several centuries' worth of architectural styles, including the modernistic Empire State Plaza.

    • DaniCru. Sao Paulo, SP83 contributions. An immersive and authentic WWII experience. I had a truly fantastic experience! The atmosphere brought the WWII era to life, from the authentic sounds to the realistic look and feel.
    • slkuelkd113. Austin, TX 110 contributions. A very unique building! I took the one-hour guided tour of the Capitol (self-guided visits are also available). The tour included all aspects of the building - including its history, architecture, three incredibly ornate staircases, elevator, governor's reception area, Senate and Assembly chambers, and the Hall of Governors.
    • slalemand. Auburn, ME 479 contributions. Well worth a few hours of your time. Stop, just stop, you'll be glad you did. A wonderful museum, that is much bigger then most, with floor after floor and fun, interesting things about NY.
    • amusementparkguy1. 104 contributions. A Must Do Experience. A friend and I took the tour of this mansion yesterday. It is amazing! There is much history to be learned that's not always in the history books.
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    Head to the New York State Museum to learn about the state’s natural history, as well as its significant historic events. The Albany Institute of History and Art, which was founded in 1791, is one of the country’s oldest museums. It features many artifacts and interpretive exhibits detailing the history of Albany and the Upper Hudson Valley region....

    Albany’s John Boyd Thacher State Park, which sits along one of the world’s richest fossil-bearing formations, offers stunning views of the area’s valleys as well as the Adirondack and Green Mountains. The park offers guided tours of its Indian Ladder Trail, known for its dramatic cliffs and waterfall. The Albany Pine Bush Preserve is a massive natu...

    Begin a culinary adventure with the Historic Downtown Albany Food Tour, offering a guided walking tour for tastes of area restaurants’ dishes and drinks. Get a side of history with your meal at the historic Quackenbush House, Albany’s second-oldest building. Built in the 1730s, the building is now home to the Olde English Pub. Follow Albany’s Capit...

  4. Albany is the longest continually chartered city in the United States, the original eastern terminus of the Erie Canal, and was a center for the smuggling of alcohol from Canada during the U.S. Prohibition.

  5. Beginning in 1810, Albany was one of the ten most populous cities in the nation, a distinction that it held until the 1860 census. In the 20th century, the city opened one of the first commercial airports in the world, the precursor of today's Albany International Airport.

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