Twinkle, twinkle little star! The Park Playhouse is an outdoor summer theater that has produced free plays for more than 23 years in Albany’s Washington Park. Bring out lawn chairs for a night of entertainment under the stars to see acclaimed musicals like Cabaret and Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!
Enjoy a thrill a minute at Six Flags Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom. This number one theme park is your ticket across a 140-acre playground riddled with awesome thrill rides on some of the tallest and fastest roller coasters like the Comet. You can also get wet and wild on rides like the Cliffhanger speed slide.
They're off! Learn about the history of American thoroughbred racing at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. The museum collects and preserves artifacts, memorabilia, films and more through informative exhibits and its hall of fame, which honors 186 thoroughbreds, 93 jockeys and 88 trainers.
Mapleland Farms is a sweet invitation to take a short drive from Albany to discover everything you ever wanted to know about maple syrup. This hidden treasure offers a sugary opportunity to learn about, sample and purchase award-winning maple syrup and other sweet sensations crafted at this five-generation farm.