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USS Slater

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.

Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site

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.

Buckingham Lake Park

Buckingham Lake Park is probably the most popular place to enjoy the water outside of the Hudson River while in the city of Albany. The lake is more of a pond, due to the fact that its depth is only three feet and surface area is five acres. Nonetheless, people love the pond in the winter when the water freezes up making it perfect for ice skates. Albany's citizens also use the space for cycling, jogging, walking the dog or just to lounge under one of the trees.

The Egg

Before downtown Chicago had it's silver Cloud Gate, a.k.a "The Bean", architect Wallace Harrison had already perfected the ovoid design with this edifice located in Empire State Plaza. The Egg took 12 years to build, from 1966 to 1978 and unlike the aforementioned Chicago structure, it can hold plenty of people. In fact, as you enter, the hall leads visitors into two theaters. The Lewis A. Swyer Theater and the Kitty Carlisle Hart Theater; both seat 450 and 982 people, respectively. The smaller theater hosts various concerts, lectures, and workshops, and the Hart holds a stage for larger productions like musicals and plays. Despite the performance schedule, people really come to see The Egg's peculiar shape inside and out. It truly is a work of absolute wonder in 20th-century architecture.

New York State Capitol

Drawing its inspiration from Paris' Hôtel-de-Ville, the New York State Capitol Building is a marvel of late 19th-century architecture. Lying nestled with numerous stately buildings of the Empire State Plaza, this capitol building was duly designated a National Historic Landmark in 1979. Awash in fine semblances of Romanesque and Neo-renaissance architectural styles, this capitol is like a striking palatial edifice sitting amid rolling green lawns and well-pruned gardens. With its French-style exterior of white marble imported from Maine, it was more expensive to build than the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. One of the highlights here is the 'Million Dollar' Staircase in the main lobby, which is lavishly adorned with a tapestry of carved stone sculptures. The capitol grounds shelter a teal-hued statue of George Washington, while its ornate insides house the majestic New York State Assembly chamber. The crowned jewel of Albany, the courtly New York State Capitol is an unmatched architectural wonder.

Albany Pine Bush Preserve

The Albany Pine Bush Reserve is one of the few remaining inland pine barrens in the world. It is truly a work of nature created by the last Glacial flows, where this ecosystem harbors all types of flora and fauna. At the preserve, the counties of Albany and Schenectady have created a nature center that allows young and old alike to discover this treasure. There are plenty of recreational activities like cycling, hiking, cross-country skiing and jogging, making it a great place to visit any time of year.

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