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  1. Albany (/ ˈ ɔː l b ə n i / ⓘ AWL-bə-nee) is the capital and oldest city in the U.S. state of New York, and the seat of and most populous city in Albany County. It is located on the west bank of the Hudson River , about 10 miles (16 km) south of its confluence with the Mohawk River .

  2. Jun 21, 2024 · Albany, city, capital (1797) of the state of New York, U.S., and seat (1683) of Albany county. It lies along the Hudson River, 143 miles (230 km) north of New York City. The heart of a metropolitan area that includes Troy and Schenectady, it is a port city, the northern terminus of the deepwater.

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    • Take a Tour of the New York State Capitol. Even if you have visited many other state capitols previously, be sure to take a tour of the New York State Capitol.
    • Admire Hudson River School Landscape Paintings. Visit the Albany Institute of History & Art to see the famous American landscape paintings of the 19th century, created by a group of artists known as Hudson River School.
    • Discover New York State's History and Environment. Designed for young students, as well as lifelong learners, the New York State Museum offers an immersion into a wide variety of educational disciplines.
    • Stroll through Washington Park. Take a stroll, relax on a park bench, or enjoy a picnic at Washington Park. This expansive tree-shaded public park provides refreshing open space in the center of Albany.
  3. Wolf Road. John Boyd Thacher State Park. Popular Attractions: Empire State Plaza. Discover My Albany County: Angelique Powell. City of Albany. Empire State Plaza. Albany. Over the past four centuries, the city of Albany has grown from a small Dutch settlement into New York’s Capital City.

  4. Albany, New York. A rich 300-year history, a thriving arts community and seemingly endless wilderness make this New York capital city on the Hudson River a great weekend getaway.

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  5. May 2, 2022 · Things to Do in Albany, New York: See Tripadvisor's 52,448 traveler reviews and photos of Albany tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Albany. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

  6. May 13, 2022 · This classical city sits at approximately 43 meters above sea level and is crammed between numerous state and national reserves. It borders the great Appalachian Mountains and picturesque lakes. Albany experiences a humid continental climate with all four seasons.

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