Albany Travel Guide

As you travel north you will reach the capital of New York around exits 23 and 24. To take a look at the New York capital, state buildings, state university, and state museum you just need to get off of exit 23. This picture is just one of the many common areas where you can enjoy your day at the University at Albany. Albany is not only the capital of the state, but a wealthy reasource of fun activities for you to enjoy while you are in New York.

The city of Albany dates back as far as the 1600s, and you can tell. It was first inhabited by the Dutch, but it was the famous Henry Hudson who initially discovered Albany . The city proves historical as it was a vital meeting point for communication between the French, the British and the Iroquois.

You will find the city is lively and has a good mix of historic and scenic sites along with many cultural and entertainment activities. Explore the countryside and find historic sites like the Pruyn House and the first Shaker Meeting House. Once called "Fort Orange" Albany is part of the “Tri-City Area,” which includes Troy and Schenectady. Tourists always find something to do in Albany, from recreation and cultural activities to shopping and historical museums.