Albany Pine Bush Preserve

195 New Karner Rd
Albany, NY 12205 Directions

Outdoor lovers go to Albany Pine Bush Preserve. Hikers naturally want to spend time at a nature preserve that treks along trails where visitors camp out to enjoy bird watching, hiking, jogging, horseback riding and even cross-country skiing! Enjoy conservation and recreation!

Henry Hudson Planetarium

25 Quackenbush Square
Albany, NY 12207 Directions

(518) 434-0405

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Gaze into the universe! The Henry Hudson Planetarium is situated in the Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center. Attendees watch shows that reach out into the stars to teach about astronomy and science with shows such as Star Sighting and Wonders of the Universe that make it easy to understand our solar system and planets.

John Boyd Thatcher State Park

1 Hailes Cave Rd
Albany, NY 12186 Directions

(518) 402-8924

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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!

The Park Playhouse

19 Clinton Ave
Albany, NY 12207 Directions

(518) 434-0776

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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!

Washington Park

Albany, NY 12210

(518) 434-5699

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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.