Albany City Hall - Romanesque structure built by H.H. Richardson in 1881. Inside are several murals and carvings and the Common Council Room.
Eagle Street
Albany, NY 12207

Albany Heritage Visitors Center - Hands-on exhibits, activity room and gift shop. daily orientation presentation about Albany. Walking and driving tours. Open daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Corner of Broadway and Clinton Avenue
Albany, NY 12207
518-434-5132

Crailo State Historic Site - Former home of Van Rensselaers is now a museum of Hudson Valley Dutch culture. Open April-October on Wednesday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Free.
9 1/2 Riverside Ave.
Rensselaer, NY 12144
518-463-8738

Executive Mansion - Official residence of the governor of New York State. Built in 1850 as a private home, it was rented and then purchased by the state. Art collection represents many periods of art history from the revolution to the present day. Tours available on Thursdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 518-473-7521 two weeks in advance to make reservations.
138 Eagle St.
Albany, NY

Historic Cherry Hill - Home to five generations of one family from 1787 through 1963. Tour depicts the changes and continuities experienced by the family, and highlight their 20,000 objects. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m; Sunday 1-3 p.m. Closed in January. $3.50 adults and $1 children 6-17.
523 1/2 S. Pearl St.
Albany, NY 12202
518-434-4791

New York State Capitol - Built between 1867 and 1899, the building has intricate and elaborate carvings. Tour includes million dollar staircase, legislative and executive chambers. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Free guided tours Monday-Friday hourly 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 3 p.m. Visitors Assistance Office, Room 106
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12242
518-474-2418

Pepsi Arena - Home to the Albany River Rats of the American Hockey League, the Albany Firebirds of the Arena Football League, and the Siena Saints MAAC basketball team. Also hosts concerts, ice shows and trade shows. Seats up to 17,500.
51 S. Pearl St.
Albany, NY 12207
518-487-2000

Pruyn House - Restored 1830's house and barn. Available for tours. concerts, exhibits, receptions, civic organizations, programs. Mid-19th century furnishings. Perennial and herb gardens. Carriage house and potting shed. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., or by appointment. Free admission.
207 Niskayuna Rd.
Newtonville, NY 12128
518-783-1435

Schuyler Mansion Historic Site - The Georgian home of Revolutionary War General Philip Schuyler. Built in 1761, the mansion now features a visitor center with orientation exhibit and gardens. Open mid April-October, Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. $3 adults/ $1 children 5-12.
32 Catherine St.
Albany, NY 12202
518-434-0834

Shaker Heritage Society - The 1848 Shaker meeting house sits on the first Shaker settlement in America. Walking tour includes herb gardens, heritage seed gardens, orchards, and view of eight Shaker buildings. Open Tuesday-Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed all major holidays. $2 museum/$3 guided tour and museum.
Albany Shaker Road
Albany, NY 12211
518-456-7890

Ten Broeck Mansion- The 203-year-old Ten Broeck Mansion is the headquarters of 
the Albany County Historical Association that helps preserve and explain the history 
and heritage of New York's Capital Region. The association owns and operates the
Mansion -- designated by New York State as a historic house museum.
9 Ten Broeck Place
Albany NY 12210
518-436-9826

U.S.S. Slater - The Slater is a Cannon Class Destroyer Escort. Of the 565 destroyer escorts produced in World War II, USS SLATER (DE-766) is the only one remaining afloat in the United States, and the only one with original battle armament and configuration. Tours are available.  
Broadway at the foot of Madison
Albany, NY 12201
(518) 431-1943