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. 

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. 

Martin Van Buren National Historic Site 1013 Old Post Road, Kinderhook, NY 12106, Located 19 Miles South-Southeast, 518-758-9265, Open from mid-May to the end of October, visitors of the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, also known as Lindenwald, may tour the 36-room mansion of the eighth President of the United States. Here is Van Buren ran for the presidency twice and entertained politicians and celebrities during the mid- 1800s.  more... 

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... 

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... 

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...

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. 

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...

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

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... 

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...

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... 

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... 

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. 

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

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