it's within 2 miles of both i-787 and the underground railroad history project of the capital region. in a tree-lined residential area facing historic washington park, this homey guesthouse in a genteel victorian mansion dates from 1844, and is a mile from the grand new york state capitol in empire state plaza. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's a modern dining room, a homey lounge, a porch and a business center. parking is complimentary, as is self-serve breakfast which is provided in a 24-hour guest kitchen stocked with drinks, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. featuring high ceilings, the simply decorated rooms have free wi-fi and smart tvs; some overlook the park Albany International Airport 21 min
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site (7 min) Circa-1762 mansion & Revolutionary War outpost once visited by George Washington now offers tours. Ten Broeck Mansion (8 min) Built from 1797–98, this Federal mansion preserves & promotes history & culture in Albany County. New York State Museum (6 min) Huge museum tracing New York's natural & cultural past including 9/11 artifacts & a 1890s carousel. Washington Park (9 min) Historic 136-acre park with a lake, sports fields, playgrounds, gardens & statues. Friends of Peebles Island State Park (23 min) Expansive riverside park with wooded trails for cross-country skiing & hiking, plus fishing access. Historic Cherry Hill (7 min) Art, furnishings, clothes & documents span 5 generations of family life at this 18th-century estate. Albany Pine Bush Preserve (17 min) Pristine pine barrens with trails, wildlife viewing & interactive nature exhibits & programs. Thacher Park (30 min) Wooded state park along cliffs offering trails, camping, rock climbing, sports & playgrounds. New York State Capitol (6 min) Imposing, renaissance-revival seat of New York's state government, with free tours on weekdays. Albany Institute of History & Art (6 min) Venerable museum exploring local history & culture via paintings, furnishings & historical objects. Crailo State Historic Site (7 min) Interactive museum of Colonial Dutch history & culture in an 18th-century red-brick home. USS SLATER (8 min) Last remaining WWII-era destroyer escort ship afloat in U.S., with tours of galley, guns & quarters. New York State Executive Mansion (5 min) 19th-century Queen Anne home & official residence of NY governors, with weekly docent-led tours. Dutch Apple Cruises & Tours (7 min) |