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Albany ( / ˈɔːlbəni / ⓘ AWL-bə-nee) is the capital and oldest city in the U.S. state of New York and the seat of and the most populous city in the county of the same name. It is located on the west bank of the Hudson River, about 10 miles (16 km) south of its confluence with the Mohawk River, and about 135 miles (220 km) north of New York City .
Mar 9, 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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Albany Pine Bush Preserve is one of the last remaining inland pine barrens in the world. It’s home to the endangered Karner blue butterfly. Albany, the capital of New York State, is rich with historic sites, natural beauty and locally produced food and drink.
- 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.
Crailo State Historic Site. Albany County was the northernmost and least developed of the ten original counties created within the Colony of New York on November 1, 1683. Undefined on the north and west, its eastern portion included much of Vermont and the southern area reached Dutchess and Ulster Counties.
Albany ( / ˈɔːlbəni / ⓘ AWL-bə-nee) is the capital and oldest city in the U.S. state of New York and the seat of and the most populous city in the county of the same name. It is located on the west bank of the Hudson River, about 10 miles (16 km) south of its confluence with the Mohawk River, and about 135 miles (220 km) north of New York City.
Albany State Capitol. 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.