Visiting the State Capitol of New York comes with a plethora of outdoor adventures upstate. From bike trails to viewpoints of cascading waterfalls, you'll want to hop off the couch every day to make the most of the nature access here!
Corning Preserve
This preserve is home to a bike trail and boat launch, as well as a 1000-seat amphitheater that hosts shows throughout the summer and fall. Check their schedule.
See MoreThe Pine Hollow Arboretum
Made up of 3,300 unique trees, shrubs, and other woody plants, this non-profit arboretum is home to walking trails and bridges, allowing access to see the plethora of flora.
See MoreAlbany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail
This paved trail runs nine miles along the old Delaware & Hudson (D&H) Railroad and is popular for walking, running, and biking.
See MoreJohn Boyd Thacher State Park
Located in one of the richest fossil-bearing formations in the world, come spend the day outdoors exploring all that this park has to offer. In the fall, you can hunt here! In the spring, summer, and fall, there are climbing pitches and access to great trails for hiking, walking, and running.
See MoreFalls View Park
Pack a picnic and come enjoy the views of cascading falls here.
See MoreEllms Family Farm
Enjoy this farm in all seasons! In the fall you can come pick your own pumpkins and enjoy cider flavored doughnuts. During the winter season there is an adorable Christmas tree farm too!
See MoreGlimmerglass State Park
See sights like the Hyde Hall Mansion, Covered Bridge, and or take a self-guided tour of the Beaver Pond Nature Trail!
See MoreCatamount Mountain Resort
Hit the slopes in the winter at this resort just south of Albany or take a scenic chairlift ride in the winter!
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BookCohoes Falls
Check out this viewpoint of Cohoes Falls which spans from the Mohawk River across from Cohoes to Waterford! How cool.
See MorePeebles Island State Park
Come jog, walk, fish, and picnic at this popular State Park just North of Albany. There are plenty of river and rapids views!
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