Historic Homes & Buildings

• Albany City Hall (circa 1881)
  Eagle Street and Corning Place • Albany, NY 12207
  This historical, Romanesque Revival style building is now the center of city happenings.

• First Church in Albany (circa 1600's)
  110 North Pearl Street • Albany, NY 12207
  518-463-4449
  This historic church features America's oldest pulpit, from 1642 and weathervane from 1656.  map

• Historic Cherry Hill
  523 1/2 Pearl Street • Albany, NY 12202
  518-434-4791
  This Georgian style Philip Van Rensselaer home, built in 1787, showcases 5 generations of family living.

• Lark Street Neighborhood
  200 Lark Street • Albany, NY 12210
  518-434-3861
  This historic neighborhood features brownstones, boutiques, ehtnic restaurants and more.  map

• Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza
  Empire State Plaza
  518-474-2418
  This 96 acre government office complex includes Cultural Education Center, State Library and Vietnam Memorial.

• Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
  32 Catherine Street • Albany, NY 12202
  518-434-0834
  This restored 18th century Georgian-style brick mansion, built on a bluff overlooking the Hudson River, was the home of Revolutionary War General and U.S. Senator Philip J. Schuyler. The wedding of his daughter, Elizabeth, to Alexander Hamilton took place here in 1780. Other guests have included George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette. Exhibitions and programs are held year round.  more...  map

• Shaker Heritage Society
  Albany Shaker Road • Albany, NY 12211
  518-456-7890
  This 1848 Shaker meeting house features a museum and gift shop. more...

• Ten Broeck Mansion
  9 Ten Broeck Place • Albany, NY 12210
  518-436-9826
  This 1798 federal style mansion was built by General Abraham Ten Broeck and is decorated with furnishings of the period. more...  map

• U.S.S. Slater
  518-431-1943
  A Cannon Class Destroyer Escort, the restored U.S.S. Slater is the only remaining one in her class and features original battle armament and configuration.  more...

Historic Sites & Monuments

• New York State Capital
  Washington Avenue and State Street • Albany, NY 12222
  518-474-2418
  This remarkable building Incorporates several styles of architecture, noted for intricate and elaborate carvings.  map

• New York State Museum
  Madison Ave • Albany, NY 12208
  Cultural Education Center
  518-474-5877
  General museum features a variety of permanent and changing exhibits on the cultural history of NYC. more...

Museums & Galleries

• Albany Center Galleries
  23 Monroe Street • Albany, NY 12210
  518-462-4775
  This gallery exhibits the work of contemporary regional artists. more...  map

• Albany Institute of History and Art
  125 Washington Avenue • Albany, NY 12210
  518-463-4478
  Founded in 1791, making it one of the oldest museums in the United States, the Albany Institute of History and Art features permanent collections regarding the art, history, and culture of Albany and the upper Hudson Valley region from late 17th century to the present.  more...  map

• New Netherland Museum & the Half Moon
  P.O. Box 10609 • Albany, NY 12201-5609
  518-443-1609 or 914-433-9747
  Operated by the New Netherland Museum, the Half Moon is a reproduction of the 85-foot ship that Henry Hudson sailed from Holland to the New World in 1609. This living history museum sometimes docks and offers tours in Albany.  more...  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• Albany Urban Cultural Park
  25 Quackenbush Square • Albany, NY 12207
  518-434-0405, 800-258-3582
  This educational park area has something for everyone. There is a museum, orienation films, maps and a gift shop. more...  map

Science & Technology

• Henry Hudson Planetarium
  25 Quackenbush Square • Albany, NY 12207
  518-434-0405, 800-258-3582
  A variety of shows at this educational center examine planets, constellations, galaxies and sky legends. more...  map

Tours & Cruises

• Albany Carriage Tours
  Capital City Tours
  518-465-5973
  Two matched grey steeds carry visitors in grand style.

• Albany City Trolley
  518-434-1217, 800-258-3582
  28 passenger seasonal trolley tours highlighting the attractions. more...

• Albany Remembered Tours
  100 State St • Albany, NY 12207
  518-427-0401
  Professional guides dedicated to the interpretation of historical and cultural resources of Albany and the Capital Region.  map

• Dutch Apple Cruises
  137 Broadway Ave • Albany, NY 12202
  518-463-0220
  Narrated sithseeing cruises along the Hudson River.  map

• Executive Mansion
  138 Eagle St • Albany, NY 12207
  Tours of governor's homes by appointment.  map