Albany, NY Attractions

The state capital, Albany lies 150 mi. north of New York in the valley of the Hudson River. It was given a great boost as an industrial and commercial center by the opening of the Erie Canal in 1825. There is a fine view of the town and the Hudson River from the Corning Tower of the modern Empire State Plaza. Albany has many fine old 18th and 19th c. buildings that have been carefully restored in recent years. The Albany Institute of History and Art has one of the oldest collections in the United States (including pictures of the 19th c. Hudson River school).

1848 Shaker Meeting House

The Shaker Heritage Society in Albany is the site of the first Shaker settlement. Furniture, tools and crafts are on display in the 1848 Shaker Meeting House. Sect founder, Mother Ann Lee is buried on the site.

The grounds also include other Shaker buildings, the barnyard with animals, an herb garden and trails around the Ann Lee Pond Nature Preserve.

Hours

February 1 to October 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	Closed
Close		16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00

November 1 to December 18

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	Closed
Close	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00

Cost

Adult	$ 5.00
Child 12 & under	FREE

All values are in United States Dollars

Guides

Guided tour included with admission.

Facilities

Gift shop

Albany Institute of History and Art

The Albany Institute of History & Art features exhibits highlighting the art, culture and history of Albany. These permanent and changing exhibits include Hudson River School landscapes, Dutch limner portraits, Albany silver, 18th and 19th century furniture, decorative arts and an Egyptian collection. It is also home to the McKinney Library.

Address

Albany Institute of History & Art
125 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12210-2202
United States

Phone 1 (518) 463-4478

Fax 1 (518) 463-5506

http://www.albanyinstitute.org

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	12:00
Close			17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Cost

Adult	$ 10.00
Students	$ 8.00
Senior	$ 8.00
Child 12 & under	$ 6.00
Child 5 & under	FREE

All values are in United States Dollars

Cathedral of All Saints

The Cathedral of All Saints in Albany is an 1888 Gothic Revival Episcopal church. Notable features include stained glass, mosaics, stone carvings, and 17th century choir stalls carved in Belgium.

Address

Cathedral of All Saints
62 South Swan Street
Albany, NY 12210
United States

Phone 1 (518) 465-1342

Fax 1 (518) 465-1346

http://www.cathedralofallsaints.org

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany is a Neo-Gothic Revival church that was built in 1852. Highlights of the Cathedral include a carved pulpit, stained glass, as well as historic and artistic objects.

Address

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
125 Eagle Street
Albany, NY 12202-1797
United States

Phone 1 (518) 463-4447

Fax 1 (518) 436-5177

http://www.cathedralic.com

Court of Appeals Building

This building dates from 1842. It is a Greek Revival structure that houses New York's highest court.

Dutch Apple River Cruises

Narrated cruises of the Hudson River are offered through Dutch Apple Cruises. Lunch, dinner and hors d'oeuvre cruises are also available.

Address

Dutch Apple Cruises
Box 395
Albany, NY 12201-0395
United States

Phone 1 (518) 463-0220

Fax 1 (518) 463-0235

http://dutchapplecruises.com

First Church in Albany

First Church began in 1642, it's pulpit and weathervane date from 1656, and architect Philip Hooker designed it. Theodore Roosevelt was a member of First Church during his time as Governor of New York State.

Address

First Church in Albany
110 North Pearl Street
Albany, NY 12207
United States

Phone 1 (518) 463-4449

Fax 1 (518) 463-4830

http://www.firstchurchinalbany.org

Historic Cherry Hill

Historic Cherry Hill was once the site of a Colonial Farm that contains furniture, silver, china, glass and clothing from five generations. The Georgian-style house was built in 1787 and the majority of the contents of the house where there when Emily Rankin died in 1963.

Address

Historic Cherry Hill
523 1/2 South Pearl Street
Albany, NY 12202-1111
United States

Phone 1 (518) 434-4791

Fax 1 (518) 434-4806

http://www.historiccherryhill.org

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	Closed		Closed	Closed		Closed
Close

Tips

Tours offered Wednesdays at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm, and Saturdays at 2pm and 3pm.

Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site

Philip Schuyler, a descendant of Albany's earliest settlers, chose this 80-acre parcel of farmland for his home. George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Benedict Arnold were among Schuyler's visitors.

Address

Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
32 Catherine Street
Albany, NY 12202-1605
United States

Phone 1 (518) 434-0834

Fax 1 (518) 434-3821

St Peter's Episcopal Church

Stained glass windows and floor mosaics are two features of St Peter's Episcopal Church in Albany, an 1859 French Gothic church. A replica of Queen Anne silver presented in 1712 and a British General's grave beneath the vestibule are also part of the church history.

Address

St Peter's Episcopal Church
107 State Street
Albany, NY 12207
United States

Phone 1 (518) 434-3502

Fax 1 (518) 462-4419

http://www.stpeterschurchalbany.org

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