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Stumble off the beaten path to raise a glass at Altamont Vineyard and Winery. This tasting room and gift shop is the creation of years of cultivating wine to taste as remarkable as wines found at the vineyards of Italy. Say cheers to perfect wines and picturesque vistas when you toast this hidden treasure.

Pour it on at the Lionheart Pub. This upscale “ale bar” and nightlife spot beckons you to belly up to the bar to enjoy the best selection of beer Albany has to offer. Beer lovers and micro-beer lovers are on tap to enjoy 32 premium draft beers, play pool, listen to music and make new friends!

All aboard! Invite your friends for a train ride through the Adirondack Mountains and along the Hudson River to enjoy breathtaking views, great food and good conversation. The Saratoga and North Creek Railway offer packages that include trips to area shops, art galleries and restaurants at its premier destination Gore Mountain.

Visit the past when you enjoy an artful day at the Albany Institute of History & Art. Peruse one of the oldest museums in the nation. See attractions and collections that interpret, preserve and promote the history, art and culture of Albany and the upper Hudson Valley through objects from the late 17th century to present.