Local Attractions
What's there to do in Albany, NY? New York's capital district is actually made up of three cities: Albany, Schenectady, and Troy. All of these are historic cities founded more than 100 years ago. They are rich with history dating back to before the Revolutionary War. About 45 minutes north of us is Saratoga Springs, a quaint little town filled with classy restaurants and upscale spa retreats. Another 30 minute drive will take you to Lake George, a family vacation spot where you can enjoy the beautiful Adirondack landscapes.
Albany
About 30 minute Southeast of wedding location
Troy
About 20 minute Northeast of wedding location
Schenectady
City of our wedding location
Shopping
- Crossgates Mall
- Colonie Center
- Styvesent Plaza
- Downtown Saratoga Springs
- Woodbury Outlet Mall
- Lee MA Outlet Mall
Outdoor Activities
- Albany Aqua Duck
- Adirondack Adventures (white water rafting)
- Horseback Riding at Lake George
- Caving at Howe Caverns
- Schenectady Central Park Rose Garden
- Hike Buck Mountain Buck Mountain is about a 3 hour hike, its a challenge, but the view is well worth it.
- If you are seeking something more adventurous, check out the top 47 highest peaks in the Adirondacks: Jacques et Johanne's page
Performances
Since Albany is strategically located near New York City, Montreal, and Boston, we get lots of world famous performers dropping by on their way to these more populous metro areas. We also love to take advantage of the economical prices!
- Palace Theatre
- Capital Repertory Theatre
- Proctor's Theatre
- Saratoga Performing Arts Center
- EMPAC at RPI New experimental media and performing arts center at RPI
- Troy Savings Bank Music Hall One of the most perfecatly acoustically designed concert halls in the US.
- Spectrum 8 Theater The spectrum shows popular as well as independent films, a welcome change from your usual movie theater going experience.
- Albany Museum
- Saratoga Spa State Park
- The Schuyler Mansion
- The Schenectady Museum and Planetarium
- New York State Capitol
- Washington Park
- Boston - About 3.5 hour drive south east
- New York City - About 3 hour drive, or take the bus or train, south
- Montreal - About 4 hour drive, or take the train, north
- Lake George and Adirondacks - About 1.5 hour drive north
- Saratoga Springs - About 45min drive north
- Lake Placid - Home of winter Olympic museum and summer time resorts, about 2.5 hours drive north
- Vermont and New Hampshire - Beautiful landscapes and parks, about 2-3 hours northeast
- Culinary Institute of America - 1.5 hour drive south
- Roosevelt Mansion and Vanderbuilt Mantion - About 1.5 hours drive south
- American Baseball Hall of Fame - Cooperstown NY, about 1 hour southwest
- Ithaca, NY - home of Cornell University, about 3 hours drive southwest
- Niagra Falls - Buffalo, NY about 4.5 hours drive west