Travel 2 Days in Albany: Best Vacation Spots in Albany

Day 1 | Morning

New York State Capitol

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Thu,Sun,7:00am-7:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: State St. and, Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12224, USA

The New York State Capitol looks like a European castle. The interior of the building is decorated with very fine craftsmanship. Beautiful arches, balustrades and murals, as well as classic works of art everywhere, are gorgeous and spectacular!

Day 1 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting New York State Capitol, don’t forget pay a visit to Erastus Corning II Tower.

Erastus Corning II Tower

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,10:00am-3:45pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 100 S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY 12210, USA

Nestled in the heart of the Empire State Building, the 44-story Corning Tower is a particularly tall building in Albany, while the 42-story observation deck offers expansive views of the Hudson Valley, Corning and its surroundings, and the plaza itself.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Katie Kat: I was blown away when walking through the convention center. The scenery is so gourgeousid absolutely blew me away. Their is so much area to walk around and explore and they even have a few benches near by that you can use to just take a break and relax a little bit. I definitely recommend visiting whenever you can.

Day 1 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Courtyard by Marriott Albany Airport is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Courtyard by Marriott Albany Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Albany Airport is a brand new hotel located near the Albany Airport. Conveniently located just minutes from several destinations including the New York State Capitol Building and Empire State Plaza. Our new state-of-the-art lobby at Courtyard provides greater flexibility and choices for our guests. At the center of it all is The Bistro, your destination for a great breakfast, or drinks and dinner during the evening. You'll also enjoy inviting, flexible spaces where you can work or relax, with complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. When you arrive at your spacious room, unwind on our luxury bedding while browsing Marriott's in-room streaming package where you can access Netflix, Hulu Plus and more. Plus, our well-equipped fitness center and indoor pool will help you stay refreshed and energized. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, your stay at Courtyard by Marriott Albany Wolf Road is sure to be more comfortable, more productive & more enjoyable than ever before.

Day 2 | Morning

New York State Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Thu,Sun,10:00am-4:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 222 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12230, USA

The New York State Museum is the largest state museum in the 50 states in the United States. The old New York Museum has now been changed to the State Department of Education. Today's new site is in the city center, close to Empire Plaza, where some natural history of New York State is exhibited here, if you are interested in the history of the United States, you can go and see it.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Empire State Plaza.

Empire State Plaza

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: 100 S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY 12242, USA

Albany's Empire State Plaza is centrally located next to the New York State Museum. The majestic square is the landmark of the city. It was proposed by Nelson Rockefeller, the second son of then-Governor Rockefeller, at a cost of $2 billion, which greatly improved the city's image. In the rectangular square, there are 44 floors of 180-meter-high Erastus Corning Tower, TheEgg Dome Theater, New York State Capitol, four 94-meter-high office buildings and Cultural Education Center in the south. Among them, the New York State Capitol is one of the few state capitols without a dome in the United States. In the middle of the square are three pools lined up in a row, reflecting the surrounding buildings. There are also Education Hall, City Library and more near Empire Plaza. In winter, ice skating is available on Empire Plaza, from November to March, free of charge for 5 per week, allowing you to experience a different kind of skating experience.

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