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!
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.
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.