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Attractions Near Albany: Things To Do A Short Drive Albany New York

The Albany - Capital Region is just a short trip from several destinations in Upstate New York that are worth the drive. Attractions near Albany abound in the communities of Lake George and Saratoga Springs, NY to name a few.

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Our Favorite Place Animal Kingdom
West Sand Lake, NY
Non-profit zoo catering to the physically and mentally handicapped as well as the general public. We feature liollllllns, tigers,... [+More]
Lebanon Valley Speedway
West Lebanon, NY
Nicknamed the Valley of Speed, Lebanon Valley Speedway is a high-banked clay oval racetrack located just 22 miles southeast of Alb... [+More]
FASNY Museum of Firefighting
Hudson, NY
The American Museum of Firefighting is a beacon to fireman everywhere. Located on the grounds of the Fireman's Home in Hudson. A... [+More]
New York Zipline Adventures LLC
Hunter, NY
Located at the Hunter Mountain Ski Bowl, New York Zipline Adventures LLC offers incredible family-friendly outdoor adventures and ... [+More]
Iroquois Indian Museum
Howes Cave, NY
From contemporary tatooing to ancient tool making, explore the cultural traditions artistic expression and the rich history of arc... [+More]
Lebanon Valley Dragway
New Lebanon, NY
As the region's most popular car-racing site, Lebanon Valley Dragway provides seasonal fun for racing enthusiasts. The Dragway fea... [+More]
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
Red Hook, NY
The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in Red Hook, NY is a flying aviation museum featuring one of the largest collections of early aeroplan... [+More]
New York Power Authority
North Blenheim, NY
We've got fun down to a science with energy tours of visitors center, housed in a restored 19th century dairy barn. Fun for the wh... [+More]
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Cooperstown, NY
Located on Main Street in the heart of picturesque Cooperstown, The Baseball Hall of Fame is one of the country's major tourist de... [+More]
Fenimore Art Museum
Cooperstown, NY
The Farmers' Museum and Fenimore Art Museum are nationally-recognized museums of art, history, and agriculture that enable visitor... [+More]
Shrine of No. American Martyrs
Auriesville, NY
Religious and historical shrine open May-October. Museum, gift shop and bookstore.... [+More]
Viewmere Farm
Schaghticoke, NY
Viewmere Farm welcomes you to their third generation working family farm. From our planting celebration in the spring to our pump... [+More]
Shaker Museum and Library
Old Chatham, NY
The Shaker Museum and Library houses one of the largest collections of shaker furniture, oval boxes, farm machinery, baskets, tool... [+More]
Upper Hudson Valley Wine Trail
Come explore Upstate New York in a way you never have before. The area's premiere wine trail awaits!... [+More]
Brewery Ommegang
Cooperstown, NY
Brewery Ommegang produces award winning bottle conditioned, Balgian style ales on a former farm in cooperstown, NY. Fascinating &... [+More]
Berkshire East Mountain Resort
Charlemont, MA
Berkshire East Mountain Resort has it all, all year long. They offer skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing in the winter, while su... [+More]
Irish American Heritage Museum
Albany, NY
The Irish American Heritage Museum is dedicated to the preservation and promulgation of Irish American cultural traditions. We dev... [+More]