Downtown Albany Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
MVP Arena
Catch an event at MVP Arena during your trip to Albany. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
New York State Capitol Building
You can find out about the history of Albany with a trip to New York State Capitol Building. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Hudson River Way
You can find out about the history of Albany with a stop at Hudson River Way. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Albany City Hall
After visiting Albany City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Albany. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
USS Slater
You can spend time studying the exhibits at USS Slater in Albany. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
University at Albany
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University at Albany during your trip to McKownville. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Albany
Mansion Area
Though Mansion Area may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like New York State Museum and MVP Arena.
South End
If you're spending some time in South End, Mount Zion Baptist Church and Schuyler Mansion are top sights worth seeing.
Melrose
Melrose might not have many top sights, but Westgate Shopping Center and Washington Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Buckingham Lake - Crestwood
Though Buckingham Lake - Crestwood may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Washington Park and Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena.
Dunes
Dunes might not have many top sights, but Crossgates Mall and Albany Pine Bush Preserve are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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- MVP Arena
- Albany Capital Center
- New York State Capitol Building
- Albany City Hall
- Albany Riverfront Park
- Capital Repertory Theater
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Rivers Casino & Resort
- Crossgates Mall
- Empire State Plaza Convention Center
- Siena College
- Hudson River
- Proctors Theater
- Washington Park
- Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza
- CNY Fertility Center
- Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena
- Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
- Clifton Common
- Upstate Concert Hall
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