Page 5 - 2018 Discover Albany Visitors Guide

Discover Albany New York, the perfect spot for your next trip. Located beside the Hudson River, Albany offers beautiful landscapes, rich history, a vibrant arts and entertainment scene, and talented chefs and makers.
CRUISE THE HUDSON RIVER
Dutch Apple Cruises offers guided boat tours of the Hudson River, with stunning views of Albany’s downtown.
LAUNCH YOUR JOURNEY WITH UPSTATE KAYAK RENTALS Paddle this mighty river, and learn more about this unique natural environment.
CLIMB ABOARD THE USS SLATER
Go from deck to deck aboard this perfectly restored vessel, and find out what life was like during World War II.
TASTE ALBANY
With a unique downtown Albany food tour offered by Taste of Troy Food Tours.
SOAR THROUGH THE FOREST
Soar through the forest canopy in upstate New York with Mountain Ridge Adventure.
PLAY AND UNWIND AT CROSSGATES MALL
Crank up the energy, and let the good times roll. Engage in some retail therapy. Find beloved brands and new ways to relax.
RENT A BIKE FROM CDPHPCYCLE! Explore Albany’s parks and trails.
Albany has a rich history dating back more than 400 years.
Henry Hudson first discovered this land in 1609, and claimed it for the Dutch.
In 1664, the British took over the Dutch settlement and Albany remained under British rule until the American Revolution.
Albany became the official capital of New York State in 1797.
The telegraph, electric motor, and celluloid plastic were all pioneered here. Albany was also the point of origin for the first long distance airplane flight and the first passenger railroad.
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Nipper looks over
the city from high atop his perch in the Warehouse District. You can also see artist- decorated Nippers on display throughout Downtown Albany with the Downtown BID’s “Downtown is Pawsome” exhibit.
Learn more about Albany’s unique American story at
WWW.ALBANY.ORG
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