Welcome to Albany!

Everything players, families and fans need for a smooth competition experience.

On behalf of Discover Albany, we’re thrilled to welcome you to New York’s Capital City! Whether you’re here to compete, cheer, or explore, we hope you take some time to experience all that Albany has to offer — from great dining and family-friendly attractions to rich history and vibrant neighborhoods. Our team is proud to support your tournament and we wish all competitors, coaches, and fans an exciting and memorable stay.

Things to do Between Your Competitions
Shopping
Fort Orange General Store
Restaurants & Dining
Olde English Pub Burger with fries on a plate
Children’s & Youth Activities
Huck Finn's Playland Carousel
Albany Chefs' Food & Wine Festival
2026 Dates TBA • The highly anticipated Albany Chefs' Food & Wine Festival is a three-day festival that markets Albany's restaurants, chefs, and their innovative cuisine; educates consumers on healthy…
NYS Writers Institute's Albany Film Festival
The annual Albany Film Festival takes place at the University at Albany. The festival features "bookish" events exploring the craft of diverse storytelling in cinema, foster a deeper understanding of…
Albany Tulip Festival
Submerge yourself in a sea of more than 100,000 tulips at Albany's historic Washington Park this Mother's Day weekend for Albany's Annual Tulip Festival presented by Citizens Bank. Since Mayor…
Lupine Fest
Celebrate the magic of Spring with Lupine Fest at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. Fields of violet Lupine flowers and fluttering Karner Blue butterflies set the stage for visitors to…
2026 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Weekend
Be there as National Baseball Hall of Fame members make the annual trip to Cooperstown, NY for the Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Weekend. Just a short drive from Albany…
Alive at Five
For over 30 years, Alive at Five has been a staple of summer in the Capital Region. Each week during the outdoor free concert series, bands of various genres from…
Capital Pride Parade & Festival
The Pride Center of the Capital Region, the oldest, continuously operating LGBTQ+ Community Center in the country, has served the LGBTQ+ community in the Capital Region for more than 5…
Dad Fest
Start a new Father's Day tradition at Dad Fest, taking place in Albany's historic Washington Park. Dad Fest is the City of Albany's celebration of all the fantastic fathers out…
Albany Attractions
SONY DSC
Family-Friendly Fun: 6 Kid-Friendly Outdoor Adventures in Albany County
Art on the Rail Trail
Capital Region Ice Cream Trail

Have any questions regarding Albany and the Capitol Region?

Please contact our Destination Services Manager, Debby Goedeke at 518-434-8191 or dgoedeke@albany.org.

Thank you!