Play around at the Capital Repertory Theatre. Playwrights from Neil Simon to George Bernard Shaw have had their works produced on stage for an evening of dramatic arts entertainment. The 287-seat theater houses the city's only resident company that performs new theater works as well as world-renowned classics.
Calling all hikers! Pack your backpack and get ready for outdoor adventure. Discover a multitude of trails with spectacular and panoramic views of the Adirondack Mountains and the Hudson Valley when you trek across the John Boyd Thatcher Park. It’s located minutes outside of Albany and is a picture perfect park for nature photographers too!
Tree-huggers unite outdoors at Albany’s Washington Park! Discover 84 acres of green space with more than 100 species of trees, including bonsai trees and looming oaks. The year-round park features an amphitheater, amazing man-made sculptures, water fountains and a pond, plus hike and bike trails and so much more.
1st Friday is a treasure trove of fun. The one-night extravaganza is a sidewalk showcase for numerous gallery openings, one-night shows, local shops, restaurants and live entertainment. Locals know this Friday night commerce stays open late for artistic fun in Albany's downtown center square.