If you’re looking to get out and enjoy the beautiful nature of the Capital Region, consider going for a hike in the Plotter Kill Nature Preserve in Rotterdam, walking or biking along the Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail in Albany, or exploring the mineral springs and spouters in Saratoga Spa State Park.
If you’d prefer to explore via water, think about booking a river cruise along the Hudson through Dutch Apple Cruises & Tours based out of Albany.
There's also no shortage of hiking trails to explore surrounding our wedding venue in Thacher State Park!
If you’re looking to do some serious window shopping, check out Albany’s Crossgates Mall.
Albany is also home to the world’s largest Walmart if you are interested in checking that off your bucket list!
Another area-favorite if you’re looking for something to do on Saturday morning is the weekly Troy Farmer’s Market.
River’s Casino & Resort in Schenectady is a great place for all your entertainment needs.
Consider also exploring the Palace Theatre in Albany’s event offerings.
There’s no shortage of places in the Capital Region where you can have a great meal! Some area-favorites include Cardona's Market in downtown Albany, Athos Greek Restaurant in Albany, Sushi Tei in Albany, Dinosaur BBQ in Troy, Hot Dog Charlie’s in Cohoes, Ted’s Fish Fry with several locations around the Albany area, and Heidelberg Restaurant in Queensbury.
For history buffs, there’s no shortage of great places to explore in Upstate New York. Within the Capital Region, check out the New York State Museum and the U.S.S. Slater in Albany.
If you’re a Hamilton the musical fan, you can’t miss the Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, also right in Albany.
For those looking to venture a little further, consider checking out the National Museum of Racing and National Racing Hall of Fame in Saratoga or the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.