The USS Slater is a World War II destroyer docked on the Hudson River in Albany. It was used during World War II to fight Nazi U-Boats in the North Atlantic and is the only one of these destroyer escorts still on the water in the United States. Following a 15-year restoration, the boat has been completely restored to its original glory, so much so that one can see where the sailors lived and carried out their daily exercises and operations. The Deck-by-Deck tour is particularly popular and offers an interactive experience that's sure to thrill all ages. Besides guided tours, the museum also offers a unique overnight camping activity where tourists get to live like a navy sailor.
This 1762 Georgian mansion of the Schuyler family overlooks the Hudson River and was home to one of Albany's most prominent families. Philip J. Schuyler was a Revolutionary War general, Senator and businessman, and the home was the location of several 'Revolutionary War Room' sessions, as well as the marriage site of Schuyler's daughter to the first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. The home is open for tours throughout the year, but the schedule varies according to season.
Cherry Hill was the former home of the aristocratic Van Rensselaers, a family that traces its origins to the Netherlands. The home was built in 1787 and ever since then, five generations had lived in the home until the Putnam Rankin family finally relinquished it in 1963. The home transformed into a museum shortly thereafter with the help of local benefactors. Most of the exhibits feature their daily life over two centuries; some artifacts include manuscripts, books, photographs and documents together with furnishings, and household items.
The Van Rensselaer family from the Netherlands had a long and varied history in the development of the Albany and its environs. This house was built in 1797 for Elizabeth Van Rensselaer on one of the many landed estates owned by her uncle. It was named Ten Broeck after Elizabeth's husband and it remained in this line until the Olcott family purchased it 50 years later. Over the next 100 years, generations of Olcotts stayed in the house until it was sold to the Albany County Historical Association in 1948. Since then it has functioned as a museum and historical repository that exhibits artifacts and furnishings from the last two centuries. Visitors can tour the home and gardens upon the hillside as well as embark upon a journey back to the Federal-Colonial era inside the estate. The mansion also holds events throughout the year like jazz music or live theater, and if you're interested into renting out the home, that is also available.
The Linda Norris Auditorium, more affectionately known as 'The Linda' is housed inside an old bank building that has been converted into part of WAMC-FM's broadcast studio. From short films and documentaries to musical concerts and spoken-word, this auditorium provides several eclectic events throughout the week. The events are then broadcast live over the air and online. In addition to entertainment, WAMC also uses the venue as a place to create community relationships with various types of other 'non-artistic' entities, for instance, workshops on business development in low-income districts, social outreach programs and other benevolent endeavors.
In arguably Albany's hippest residential and commercial neighborhood, Lark Street is home to most of the city's independent restaurants, bookstores, clubs, pubs and more. Many describe it as the city's Greenwich Village with the eclectic variety of businesses on the streets. Center Square and Hudson/Park, comprise the neighborhood and today it's the home of many festivals. Some include LarkFEST in Autumn, Champagne on the Park, and Winter WonderLARK.
The USS Slater is a World War II destroyer docked on the Hudson River in Albany. It was used during World War II to fight Nazi U-Boats in the North Atlantic and is the only one of these destroyer escorts still on the water in the United States. Following a 15-year restoration, the boat has been completely restored to its original glory, so much so that one can see where the sailors lived and carried out their daily exercises and operations. The Deck-by-Deck tour is particularly popular and offers an interactive experience that's sure to thrill all ages. Besides guided tours, the museum also offers a unique overnight camping activity where tourists get to live like a navy sailor.
The College of Saint Rose believes in overall development of its students and hence it undertakes extra-curricular projects and events throughout the year. The Massry Center for the Arts is one such endeavor of this institute that provides a stage to its art students. Featuring different facilities like Esther Massry Gallery and Picotte Recital Hall, it is spread across a vast area of 46,000 square feet (4274 square meters). Another amazing fact about this center is that its a green structure, that was not only built as per the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards, but also adopts eco-friendly measures. For more details and schedule, call ahead.
Covering 2,155 acres (872 hectares), John Boyd Thacher State Park is an enticing patchwork of scenic woods, rolling hills, open fields, and remarkable rock formations. Its location along the Helderberg Escarpment effectively renders the park a veritable vista point, with vantage points enabling visitors to bask in the surrounding sights. A series of trails slices through the wilderness, allowing nature lovers to observe and study the area's natural features, including diverse flora and fauna. The park also serves as a recreation destination, facilitating outdoor activities like picnicking, camping, and biking alongside hiking. Additionally, it features playing fields and a visitor center.