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Discover 20 verified attractions in Albany, United States of America. This curated collection features museums & galleries and notable attractions and natural wonders — each place verified through Google Places with real ratings and reviews from visitors. Use the ratings and review counts to help prioritize your visit.

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1 🎨 Museums & Galleries

New York State Museum

★★★★½ 4.7 (4,025 reviews)
📍 222 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12230, USA
📞 (518) 474-5877
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
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2 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Far Shot Albany

★★★★★ 5.0 (3,635 reviews)
📍 69 N Pearl St, Albany, NY 12207, USA
📞 (518) 898-9167
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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3 ⭐ Notable Attractions

New York State Capitol

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★★★★½ 4.6 (1,827 reviews)
📍 State St. and, Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12224, USA
📞 (518) 474-2418
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
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4 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Rocky Gorge Scenic Area

★★★★½ 4.8 (1,327 reviews)
📍 Kancamagus Hwy, Albany, NH 03818, USA
📞 (603) 447-5448
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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5 🎨 Museums & Galleries

Albany Pine Bush Preserve

★★★★½ 4.6 (1,261 reviews)
📍 195 New Karner Rd Suite 1, Albany, NY 12205, USA
📞 (518) 456-0655
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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6 🎨 Museums & Galleries

Albany Institute of History & Art

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★★★★½ 4.6 (816 reviews)
📍 125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210, USA
📞 (518) 463-4478
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
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7 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Lincoln Park

★★★★ 4.3 (804 reviews)
📍 228 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12202, USA
📞 (518) 434-3201
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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8 🎨 Museums & Galleries

Clark Art Institute

★★★★½ 4.9 (608 reviews)
📍 225 South St, Williamstown, MA 01267, USA
📞 (413) 458-2303
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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9 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Dutch Apple Cruises & Tours

★★★★½ 4.7 (630 reviews)
📍 141 Broadway, Albany, NY 12202, USA
📞 (518) 463-0220
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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10 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Buckingham Lake Park

★★★★½ 4.6 (592 reviews)
📍 39 Berkshire Blvd, Albany, NY 12203, USA
📞 (518) 434-5699
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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🎨

Museums & Galleries

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🎨 Museums & Galleries

New York State Museum

★★★★½ 4.7 (4,025 reviews)
📍 222 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12230, USA
📞 (518) 474-5877
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Albany Pine Bush Preserve

★★★★½ 4.6 (1,261 reviews)
📍 195 New Karner Rd Suite 1, Albany, NY 12205, USA
📞 (518) 456-0655
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Albany Institute of History & Art

★★★★½ 4.6 (816 reviews)
📍 125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210, USA
📞 (518) 463-4478
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Clark Art Institute

★★★★½ 4.9 (608 reviews)
📍 225 South St, Williamstown, MA 01267, USA
📞 (413) 458-2303
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Shaker Heritage Society

★★★★½ 4.5 (241 reviews)
📍 25 Meeting House Rd, Albany, NY 12211, USA
📞 (518) 456-7890
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Crailo State Historic Site

★★★★½ 4.6 (94 reviews)
📍 9 1/2 Riverside Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144, USA
📞 (518) 463-8738
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Underground Railroad Education Center

★★★★½ 4.7 (80 reviews)
📍 194 Livingston Ave, Albany, NY 12210, USA
📞 (518) 621-7793
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Irish American Heritage Museum

★★★★½ 4.6 (64 reviews)
📍 21 Quackenbush Square, Albany, NY 12207, USA
📞 (518) 427-1916
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Albany Center Gallery

★★★★½ 4.6 (53 reviews)
📍 48 N Pearl St, Albany, NY 12207, USA
📞 (518) 462-4775
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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Notable Attractions

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⭐ Notable Attractions

Far Shot Albany

★★★★★ 5.0 (3,635 reviews)
📍 69 N Pearl St, Albany, NY 12207, USA
📞 (518) 898-9167
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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⭐ Notable Attractions

New York State Capitol

★★★★½ 4.6 (1,827 reviews)
📍 State St. and, Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12224, USA
📞 (518) 474-2418
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Rocky Gorge Scenic Area

★★★★½ 4.8 (1,327 reviews)
📍 Kancamagus Hwy, Albany, NH 03818, USA
📞 (603) 447-5448
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Dutch Apple Cruises & Tours

★★★★½ 4.7 (630 reviews)
📍 141 Broadway, Albany, NY 12202, USA
📞 (518) 463-0220
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Corning Tower Observation Deck

★★★★½ 4.6 (90 reviews)
📍 Corning Tower # 1415, Albany, NY 12237, USA
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Washington Park Lake House

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★★★★½ 4.7 (50 reviews)
📍 Washington Park Rd, Albany, NY 12203, USA
📞 (518) 434-5699
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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🏞️

Natural Wonders

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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Lincoln Park

★★★★ 4.3 (804 reviews)
📍 228 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12202, USA
📞 (518) 434-3201
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Buckingham Lake Park

★★★★½ 4.6 (592 reviews)
📍 39 Berkshire Blvd, Albany, NY 12203, USA
📞 (518) 434-5699
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Six Mile Waterworks Park

★★★★ 4.4 (580 reviews)
📍 135 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
📞 (518) 434-5300
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Tivoli Lake Preserve

★★★★ 4.3 (231 reviews)
📍 Livingston Ave & Judson Street, Albany, NY 12210, USA
📞 (518) 465-6066
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Ridgefield Park

★★★★ 4.2 (171 reviews)
📍 316 Partridge St, Albany, NY 12208, USA
📞 (518) 438-4763
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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