Building Inc, in 1986. The boat is derived from popular Hudson River Dayliners of an earlier era.
The dayliners plied the waters of the Hudson River ferrying passengers to and from ports along the way between Albany and New York City
Funplex Funpark
Golf, riding go-karts, climbing the rock wall and much more! No need to spend hours in the car – Funplex offers so much fun, so close to home!
Funplex Funpark is the premier amusement destination of the Capital District. With an assortment of activities, Funplex offers fun for all ages at affordable prices.
Funplex is the perfect location for birthday parties and group outings and is open from April through October, seven days a week. Visit Lickety Split for the best ice cream in the area!
Albany Institute of History & Art
Founded in 1791, the Albany Institute of History & Art is one of the oldest museums in the United States. It also is the major repository for the region’s heritage, with nationally significant collections. The genesis of the Albany Institute of History & Art began with The Society for the Promotion of Agriculture, Arts, and Manufactures, founded in New York City in Federal Hall. Supported by the New York state legislature, to which it served as an informational advisor, the society met to improve the state’s economy through advances in agricultural methods and manufacturing technologies.
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
Schuyler Mansion was home to Philip J. Schuyler, the renowned Revolutionary War general, US Senator, and business entrepreneur. He and his wife, Catharine Van Rensselaer, descended from affluent and powerful Dutch families. Together they raised eight children in this home. The Georgian structure, reflecting Schuyler’s English tastes – was built on a bluff overlooking the Hudson River. Originally situated on an 80-acre tract of land, the grounds once included an orchard, a formal garden, and a working farm.
New York State Museum
The New York State Museum is a center of art, science, and history dedicated to exploring the human and natural history of the state. Established in 1836, it is the oldest and largest state museum in the country. From its beginning, the Museum has been home to some of the nation’s leading scientists, including the founders of American paleontology, ethnology, botany and mycology. Its collections rank among the finest in many fields and total more than 16 million scientific specimens and one million cultural objects.
Located at the southern end of the architecturally stunning Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza in Albany, the New York State Museum welcomes visitors from across the globe and thousands of students each year. Its 100,000 square feet of exhibition space features several new exhibitions per year in addition to long term exhibitions. The Museum also offers a variety of educational public programs for learners of all ages.
The New York State Museum is a program of The University of the State of New York / The State Education Department / Office of Cultural Education.
Hours: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
New York State Capitol
Sitting majestically atop Albany’s State Street hill, the New York State Capitol has served as the seat of government for New York since the 1880s. The building is a marvel of late 19th-century architectural grandeur. Under the direction of five architects, the Capitol was built by hand of solid masonry over a period of 32 years. By 1899 its cost had exceeded twenty-five million dollars. Take a Guided Tour