Albany International Airport 8 min
New York State Museum (17 min)
Huge museum tracing New York's natural & cultural past including 9/11 artifacts & a 1890s carousel. Cohoes Falls (13 min)
Waterfall and river Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve (16 min)
Riverside nature preserve offering trails for hiking & skiing, plus fishing, hunting & birding. The Children's Museum of Science and Technology (18 min)
Educational exhibits feature fun, hands-on stations about science & technology. Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site (17 min)
Circa-1762 mansion & Revolutionary War outpost once visited by George Washington now offers tours. Washington Park (17 min)
Historic 136-acre park with a lake, sports fields, playgrounds, gardens & statues. USS SLATER (15 min)
Last remaining WWII-era destroyer escort ship afloat in U.S., with tours of galley, guns & quarters. Albany Pine Bush Preserve (13 min)
Pristine pine barrens with trails, wildlife viewing & interactive nature exhibits & programs. Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady (25 min)
Hotel & casino offering slots, poker & table games, plus dining, entertainment & a spa. New York State Capitol (17 min)
Imposing, renaissance-revival seat of New York's state government, with free tours on weekdays. The Crossings of Colonie (17 min)
This sprawling, tranquil park includes a scenic meadow, an arboretum, woodland trails & more. Albany Institute of History & Art (18 min)
Venerable museum exploring local history & culture via paintings, furnishings & historical objects. Thacher Park (33 min)
Wooded state park along cliffs offering trails, camping, rock climbing, sports & playgrounds. Friends of Peebles Island State Park (18 min)
Expansive riverside park with wooded trails for cross-country skiing & hiking, plus fishing access. | 
