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The Egg
Ollie #1 of 29 attractions in Albany
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews

Hovering dramatically over Empire State Plaza, The Egg is a world-class performing arts complex.  Designed by Wallace Harrison, construction of the building began in 1966 and was... more »

Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  19.4 km from city centre
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New York State Museum
Ollie #2 of 29 attractions in Albany
4.5 of 5 stars 25 reviews

The New York State Museum serves as a repository for New York State's artistic, historical, natural and social history.  The splendid building dominates one end of the Empire... more »

Attraction type  History Museums; Natural History Museums; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  19.4 km from city centre
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Albany Institute of History & Art
Ollie #3 of 29 attractions in Albany
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Owner description: Step inside one of the oldest museums in North America for a glimpse of what life was like in old Albany and the Upper Hudson Valley through an...... more » Owner description: Step inside one of the oldest museums in North America for a glimpse of what life was like in old Albany and the Upper Hudson Valley through an amazing collection of furniture, clothing, paintings, silver and photographs, all celebrating the importance of this region in American history. « less
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  5.3 km from city centre
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C.H. Evans Brewing Co.
Ollie #4 of 29 attractions in Albany
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Breweries; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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New York State Capitol
Ollie #5 of 29 attractions in Albany
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
New York's Capitol building took four decades to build, from 1867 to 1899, and is considered a magnificent example of 19th-century architecture.
Attraction type  Government Buildings
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
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USS Slater
Ollie #6 of 29 attractions in Albany
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Ships
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
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Complexions Spa for Beauty & Wellness
Ollie #7 of 29 attractions in Albany
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: Complexions Spa for Beauty & Wellness combines all of your beauty and relaxation needs into upstate New York's most luxurious, eco-friendly...... more » Owner description: Complexions Spa for Beauty & Wellness combines all of your beauty and relaxation needs into upstate New York's most luxurious, eco-friendly environment. Awaiting you at our brand new, green powered facility is a sanctuary of tranquility and luxury designed to rejuvenate the body, strengthen your spirit and gently eliminate the stresses of the day, inviting wellness and healing into your life. Complexions is your space. You don't work. You don't run. You don't do anything hard. We do it all for you, so that when you're ready to brave life again, you feel refreshed, re-energized, and beautiful... from the outside in. « less
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  8.9 km from city centre
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Times Union Center
Ollie #8 of 29 attractions in Albany
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Owner description: This multipurpose civic center hosts musical performances, ice shows, trade shows and is home to the AHL River Rats, NLP Attack and the Siena Saints...... more » Owner description: This multipurpose civic center hosts musical performances, ice shows, trade shows and is home to the AHL River Rats, NLP Attack and the Siena Saints MAAC basketball team. « less
Attraction type  Civic Centres; Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Schuyler Mansion
Ollie #9 of 29 attractions in Albany
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Built before the American Revolution, the elegant home of General Philip Schuyler is one of the most outstanding examples of pre-war architecture.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
Palace Theatre
Ollie #10 of 29 attractions in Albany
4 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
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Albany Visitors Center
Ollie #11 of 29 attractions in Albany
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Ollie #12 of 29 attractions in Albany
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: One of the most endangered regions in the Northeastern United Sates contains almost 6,000 acres of scenic and dramatic landscape rooted in glacial...... more » Owner description: One of the most endangered regions in the Northeastern United Sates contains almost 6,000 acres of scenic and dramatic landscape rooted in glacial history. « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  11.9 km from city centre
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Historic Cherry Hill
Ollie #13 of 29 attractions in Albany
4 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: This 18-century-style mansion (circa 1787), which sits on a wooded hill overlooking the scenic Hudson River, contains a huge collection of antiques,...... more » Owner description: This 18-century-style mansion (circa 1787), which sits on a wooded hill overlooking the scenic Hudson River, contains a huge collection of antiques, textiles and other historical artifacts. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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New York State Executive Mansion
Ollie #14 of 29 attractions in Albany
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: This is the official residence of the governor of Albany, and has been since 1877. Theodore Roosevelt once lived in the stately building with his...... more » Owner description: This is the official residence of the governor of Albany, and has been since 1877. Theodore Roosevelt once lived in the stately building with his family while serving as New York State's highest executive. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
US Route 20
Ollie #15 of 29 attractions in Albany
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic Drives
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Washington Park
Ollie #16 of 29 attractions in Albany
4 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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Lark Street
Ollie #17 of 29 attractions in Albany
3.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
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Corning Tower
Ollie #18 of 29 attractions in Albany
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  2.5 km from city centre
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Dutch Apple Cruises
Ollie #19 of 29 attractions in Albany
4 of 5 stars 1 review
2 hour scenic sightseeing on a ship modeled after a historic dayliner that once cruised the Hudson river.
Attraction type  Ships
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
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Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza
Ollie #20 of 29 attractions in Albany
4 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: One of the most ambitious urban renewal projects in America features 10 government buildings set on a six-story platform, delighting visitors with...... more » Owner description: One of the most ambitious urban renewal projects in America features 10 government buildings set on a six-story platform, delighting visitors with historical attractions, a performing arts center and plenty of music and other entertainment in the summer and fall. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  19.8 km from city centre
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