Highest-rated things to do in Albany, according to Tripadvisor
"For those who are lost, there will always be cities that feel like home," Simon Van Booy wrote in his 2011 novel "Everything Beautiful Began After," and what better way to find the cities that might feel like home than to get lost? Travel beckons, and there are many great cities to explore in the U.S. From New York to Los Angeles, Chicago to Miami, and Las Vegas to San Francisco, metro regions in the U.S. offer an incredible range of activities, attractions, and cultural monuments to enjoy.
Every city has its own unique history—stories of industry, immigration, and imagination. Plus, each city offers its own geographical specificity: San Francisco's gorgeous heights and quad-killing hills; the bustling boroughs of New York and how they wind around bodies of water; the flat desert of Las Vegas with its tremendous, wide-open sky (try stargazing at the nearby Red Rock Canyon for awe-inspiring views of the heavens).
Each city also has its own flavor. Some metros are practically a Baskin-Robbins of adventure, featuring all kinds of flavors, some of which might be complex, unfamiliar, or even new. Los Angeles, for example, can be experienced in so many ways, from its history as the motion picture and entertainment capital to its modern incarnation as one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world—there are many versions of LA to visit, just as there are many iterations of San Francisco, New York, and Las Vegas. Cities, after you scratch the surface, reveal even more treasures within—but first, you must know where to begin!
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Albany using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of May 31, 2024.
#29. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 125 Eagle St. Albany, New York
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#28. Chester A. Arthur Memorial Tomb
- Rating: 4/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: Albany Rural Cemetery Cemetery Ave. Albany, New York
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#27. American Italian Heritage Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 1227 Central Ave. Albany, New York
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#26. Shaker Heritage Society
- Rating: 4/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 25 Meeting House Road Albany, New York
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#25. Albany City Hall
- Rating: 4/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 24 Eagle St. Albany, New York
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#24. Albany County Historical Association
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 9 Ten Broeck Place Albany, New York
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#23. Lark Street
- Rating: 4/5 (121 reviews)
- Address: Albany, New York
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#22. Capital Repertory Theatre
- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 251 North Pearl St. Albany, New York
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#21. Huck Finn's Playland
- Rating: 4/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 25 Erie Blvd. Albany, New York
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#20. Nine Pin Cider Works
- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 929 Broadway Albany, New York
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#19. US Route 20
- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: Albany, New York
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#18. Times Union Center
- Rating: 4/5 (256 reviews)
- Address: 51 South Pearl St. Albany, New York
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#17. 5 Wits Albany
- Rating: 4.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Address: 1 Crossgates Mall Road Albany, New York
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#16. C.H. Evans Brewing Co.
- Rating: 4/5 (84 reviews)
- Address: 19 Quackenbush Sq Albany, New York
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#15. Discover Albany Visitors Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 25 Quackenbush Sq Albany, New York
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#14. Far Shot Albany
- Rating: 5/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 69 North Pearl St. Albany, New York
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#13. Erastus Corning II Tower
- Rating: 4.5/5 (132 reviews)
- Address: 100 South Mall Arterial Albany, New York
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#12. The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence
- Rating: 5/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 194 Livingston Ave. Albany, New York
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#11. Crossgates
- Rating: 4/5 (150 reviews)
- Address: 1 Crossgates Mall Road Albany, New York
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#10. Albany Pine Bush Preserve
- Rating: 4.5/5 (90 reviews)
- Address: New Karner Road Albany, New York
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#9. Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza
- Rating: 4/5 (194 reviews)
- Address: 100 South Mall Arterial Albany, New York
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#8. Washington Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (360 reviews)
- Address: Madison Ave. and Willet St. Albany, New York
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#7. The Egg
- Rating: 4.5/5 (215 reviews)
- Address: Empire State Plaza Concourse Level Albany, New York
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#6. Palace Theatre
- Rating: 4.5/5 (176 reviews)
- Address: 19 Clinton Ave. Albany, New York
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#5. Schuyler Mansion
- Rating: 4.5/5 (135 reviews)
- Address: 32 Catherine St. Albany, New York
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#4. Albany Institute of History & Art
- Rating: 4.5/5 (182 reviews)
- Address: 125 Washington Ave. Albany, New York
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#3. New York State Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,118 reviews)
- Address: 222 Madison Ave. Empire State Plaza Albany, New York
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#2. New York State Capitol
- Rating: 4.5/5 (867 reviews)
- Address: State St. Albany, New York
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#1. USS Slater DE-766
- Rating: 5/5 (480 reviews)
- Address: Broadway and Quay St. Albany, New York
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Andrea Richards, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 100 metros.
