Albany, NY - This summer, the Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau is proud to announce the launch of the "Hamilton in Albany," experience, which focuses on Alexander Hamilton's relationship
Category - Travel Articles
"We Are NY" Film focuses on local Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region
Thursday, June 9, 2016 12:00 AM
Albany, NY - Twelve years ago, the Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence was a wreck of a house; today, thanks to the love and dedication of a community, it's a national landmark, and recently, the
Schuyler Flatts Burial Project lays former enslaved to rest
Tuesday, May 17, 2016 12:00 AM
Albany, NY - In 2005, the human remains of 14 individuals-6 women, 1 man, 2 children, and 5 infants-were discovered during a construction project in Colonie. Hartgen Archeological Associates and the
Meetings Mean Business - $2.8M for Albany
Thursday, April 14, 2016 12:00 AM
Albany, NY - The Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Albany Capital Center will celebrate the first-ever Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID). On April 14, 2016, they will join forces
Chinese social media influencers tour Albany
Thursday, April 14, 2016 12:00 AM
Albany, NY - This week, four students who won a social media contest in China will be enjoying their grand prize-a tour of New York State, with stops across the Capital Region.
In 2015, I Love NY
New tour reveals hidden histories of enslaved in Albany
Thursday, March 31, 2016 12:00 AM
Albany, NY - For a century, the history of early African Americans in New York State has been largely hidden. While the Dutch diaspora has been well-documented-it is the story of colonization and
Top 20 Things to Happen in 2016
Tuesday, January 19, 2016 12:00 AM
Looking for a reason to travel to Albany County? Well look no further! With events for everyone throughout the year, keep Albany on the top of your weekend getaway list. Whether its live music, great
If Walls Could Talk: An Albany Architecture Blog Series
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 12:00 AM
As we hinted at last week with our #LookUp photoblog, the architecture in Albany is simply incredible.
The buildings that make up a place are often the first things that you notice if you've never
Holiday Happenings in Albany, NY!
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 12:00 AM
Ghosts, Ghouls, & Haunts! Hair-raising history and hauntings in Historic Albany County
Wednesday, September 16, 2015 12:00 AM