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Albany Tourism & Sightseeing
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New York's Capital Region has enticed visitors for 400 years with historic sites, fabulous attractions, family-friendly amenities, and exciting entertaining events. World-class museums, unique galleries, stunning architecture, gourmet restaurants, and welcoming accommodations ensure your Albany experience is legendary. Albany- An Amazing Discovery!
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Top Albany Attractions
Albany is the perfect example of history and new-age technology melding together, filled with more than 400 years of gorgeous architecture and the top research facilities and factories in the country. With a mix of museums, historic buildings, and new innovative programs there's a tour or activity for everyone.
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Top Things To Do In Albany
Albany prides itself on being home to a variety of shopping malls, independent stores, and top of the line cuisine running the gamut from a quick bite to 6 course gourmet meals!
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Top Albany Events
More than a dozen large festivals call the Albany area home, from Lark Fest and Holiday Lights in the Park to Jazz Fest and Alive at Five - weekly concerts held during the summer. The top event in the area hands down is Tulip Fest. For the past 64 years thousands upon thousands of people have come to Albany's Historic Washington Park Mother's Day weekend to enjoy the more than 100,000 tulips, along with concerts, artisan stands, a variety of foods, and more spring related fun!
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01/17/2014 - 01/18/2014
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07/09/2013 - 07/14/2013
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05/23/2013
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Upcoming Events in Albany
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Event Venues
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Top Places to Stay in Albany
Stay at the best rated hotels in Albany. To ensure accuracy, our Albany hotel guest scores come only from actual customers! That way, you can count on accurate reviews from real guests! The following places to stay in Albany, NY are the higest ranked by our customers. Click through to see individual scores and review comments. With over 96,000 reviews of hotels in New York alone, you can't go wrong!
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Non Smoking Rooms, Restaurant.
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Free Breakfast.
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Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Non Smoking Rooms.
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Free Internet, Free Breakfast.
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Free Internet, Non Smoking Rooms.
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Inexpensive Places to Stay in Albany
Why pay more? If you are looking for inexpensive hotel reservations, these hotels in Albany, NY are at least 30 percent less than the average room rate of $90.
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Outdoor Pool.
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Free Breakfast.
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Free Internet, Free Breakfast.
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Best Time to Visit Albany
The best time to visit Albany, New York is in the summer and fall. Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the mid 60's and highs in the upper 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the mid 50's. Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 40's and highs in the low 50's. Fall nights are cold with lows in the mid 30's.
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Monthly Temperatures in Albany
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Month
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Low
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Avg
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High
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January
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13.3
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22.2
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31.1
F°
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February
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15.7
F°
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25.0
F°
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34.3
F°
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March
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25.4
F°
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35.0
F°
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44.5
F°
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April
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35.9
F°
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46.6
F°
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57.3
F°
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May
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46.5
F°
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58.1
F°
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69.8
F°
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June
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55.0
F°
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66.3
F°
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77.5
F°
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July
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60.0
F°
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71.1
F°
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82.2
F°
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August
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58.3
F°
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69.0
F°
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79.7
F°
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September
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49.9
F°
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60.6
F°
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71.3
F°
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October
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38.8
F°
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49.3
F°
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59.7
F°
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November
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30.8
F°
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39.2
F°
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47.5
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December
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20.1
F°
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28.0
F°
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36.0
F°
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More Information
Find more information about Albany, NY by visiting the local visitor bureau (Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center) or request a visitor guide to be mailed to you!
Other Destinations Near Albany To Visit
Albany is the heart and soul of the Capital Region which ties into several other counties including Rensselaer County the home of Uncle Sam and Saratoga County the door way to the Adirondacks and home to the famed Saratoga Race Track. All of these great events and locations are a short ride from Albany. Schenectady County, another member of the Capital Region, plays home to the historic Proctors Theatre that plays host to the top Broadway tours, performing arts events, and big name celebrities. Whether you go for a swim in the Adirondacks or enjoy a good show, the Capital Region is the place to visit!
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