Having Fun on a Budget

There's no shortage of things to do in the Capital District, whether it's visiting some of Albany's historic sites or taking a day trip in the mountains to explore the Adirondacks.

Indoors:

Albany Center Gallery
Albany Institute of History and Art
Albany Indoor Rock Climbing Gym (Discount with Siena ID)
Colonie Center
Crossgates Mall
Discover Albany Visitors Center
New York State Museum
New York State Capitol Tour
Rollarama Skating Center
The Schuyler Mansion
Uncle Sam Lanes

Outdoors:

Albany County Rail Trail
Albany Pine Bush Preserve (One of the largest of only 20 pine barrens in the world)
Cohoes Falls/Peebles Island
The Crossings of Colonie
Ice Skating at the Plaza (free on Saturdays)
Indian Ladder Farm
Grafton Lakes State Park
Hike in the Adirondacks or Catskills (use the All Trails app to find hikes)
Jennings Landing
Normanskill
Saratoga Race Track
Thacher State Park
Vischer Ferry
Washington Park

Events/Festivals:

Albany's Alive at 5
Albany Tulip Festival
Empire State Plaza Events
LarkFest
PearlPalooza
Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC)
Troy Chowderfest
Troy Farmers Market
Troy's Rockin on the River

Check out the Discover Albany site to learn more about the Capital District!

Tip: Always use your Siena ID for discounts, take advantage of the outdoors in good weather, look for free events.