Albany, New YorkAcademy ParkBuckingham LakeRensselaer LakeJoachim Staats House and Gerrit Staats RuinSaint Ann Maronite Catholic ChurchFrear Park
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Albany

Albany is a town in Albany district, New York, United States of about 98,469 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit: 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 7 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Academy Park, Fort Frederick and Historic Saint Mary's Church.

42.6526° N, 73.7562° WPop. 98,469

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Within 30 km45 places
Within 50 km85
Must-see289
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Academy Park

Park · 1 km · Bennington

Fort Frederick, fort near Albany
Must-see

Fort Frederick

Fort · 1 km · Bennington

Historic Saint Mary's Church, church near Albany
Must-see

Historic Saint Mary's Church

Church · 1 km

Places near Albany by type

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One day from Albany

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:51 pm

64 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Albany
  2. Frear Parkpark · 45 min
  3. Saint Ann Maronite Catholic Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Rensselaer Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Buckingham Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Joachim Staats House and Gerrit Staats Ruinheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Albany
Today’s loopAlbanyStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Albany?

Academy Park (park, about 1 km), Fort Frederick (fort, about 1 km), Historic Saint Mary's Church (church, about 1 km), Tricentennial Park (park, about 1 km), Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (church, about 1 km), New York State Museum (museum, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Albany?

85 places on Spotwander: 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 churches, 16 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Albany?

Mohawk Valley, about 17 km by road; Filkins Hill (34 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Albany?

Washington Park Lake, about 2 km by road; Tivoli Lake (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Albany?

Start in Albany, visit Frear Park, then Saint Ann Maronite Catholic Church, then Rensselaer Lake, then Buckingham Lake, then Joachim Staats House and Gerrit Staats Ruin, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.