About Albany

Albany County is a vibrant community full of small businesses, locally-owned restaurants and plenty of exciting things to do.

Searching for more information about parking in Downtown Albany? A detailed history of Albany? Information on local colleges & universities? Business & Community resources? You have come to the right place to Discover Albany! 

Welcome to Albany County!

It’s a great place to live, work, visit and raise a family. There are so many unique locations to discover from the New York State Capitol and Empire State Plaza to museums in Albany. We have breathtaking sites like Cohoes Falls or views from Thacher Park and the Helderberg Escarpment. The Albany County Rail Trail and Lawson Lake offer picturesque locales for recreation. And when it comes to sporting events and concerts, our MVP Arena has undergone a major transformation and is the premier spot for entertainment. Whether you’re looking for a day trip, or longer, to enjoy historical and cultural sites or natural landscapes or planning a business conference, Albany County has so much to offer.

Daniel P. McCoy
Albany County Executive

Transportation & Maps
Located at the crossroads of the Northeast, the Capital Region is accessible by major highways, including I-90, I-87, and I-88 making…
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LGBTQ+ Resources
Founded more than 400 years ago, Albany is filled with rich history and traditions, beautiful architecture, spectacular events and entertainment venues…
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Colleges & Universities
Albany houses and educates well over 100,000 college and university students on a dozen campuses across the Capital Region. Students discover…
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Relocation
If you're new to Albany County, let us be the first to welcome you to your new home in New York's…
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History of Albany
Albany has a rich history dating back more than 400 years. When Henry Hudson arrived in 1609, the area was already…
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Seasonal

7 Things To Do in Albany Before Summer Ends

Summer's not over yet! Fall may be right around the corner, but there’s still plenty of summer fun to be had in Albany County.
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Outdoor Adventures

Top Spots to Kayak in Albany County, New York

Explore Albany from a different perspective this summer!
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Special Events

Celebrate 4th of July in Albany, NY

Happy 4th of July! Albany County celebrates America's birthday with dazzling firework shows, historic programs, free concerts and more.
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Special Events

Jam Out to Summer Live Music in Albany County

Have a rockin' summer in Albany with concert series, special events, and music festivals all season long!
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Celebrations

Guide to Juneteenth Celebrations in Albany County, NY

Celebrate Juneteenth in Albany County!
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Top Places to Bike in Albany County

Searching for a way to cover a lot of ground, enjoy the fresh air and see the sights?
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Arts, Culture, & Entertainment

Things To Do on a Rainy Day in Albany County, New York

Are showers in the forecast for your trip to Albany? Don't let it rain on your parade!
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Seasonal

Ways the Albany Tulip Festival Celebrates Community Spirit

Albany's signature Spring celebration, the annual Albany Tulip Festival, is returning to Washington Park on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10!
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Seasonal

Celebrate Earth Day with Clean Ups and Special Events in Albany County

For over 55 years, Earth Day has served as an opportunity to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
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Find new adventures in this historic city! We'll tell you about things to do, places to go, restaurants to try, new tours, festivals and events to check out -- Discover it all in Albany, NY.
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