Pure Beauty

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.

Discover politics at the New York State Capital. Vote to view the legislative process when you walk the halls of political might to see the wheels of justice in motion. Visitors stand united to browse attractions like the assembly chamber, historical murals and the Capital Flag room, a memorial to the loss of life given in the defense of freedom.

All aboard! The New Netherland Museum operates The Half Moon, a ship of exploration that sailed from Holland to the New World in 1609. Learn about the travels of Captain Henry Hudson, a famous explorer of Arctic waters and his exploits across Asia. Step onto what seems like a pirate ship for a different kind of museum adventure.