Holly & Jamel
Things To Do
Troy Waterfront Farmers Market
One of Holly’s favorite stops. Visit the farmers market - rain or shine - Saturday from 9am - 2pm. Lots of local vendors, restaurants, farm stands, and live music - all surrounded by quaint Troy, NY.
Snowman Ice Cream
Where Holly and Jamel went on their first date 💗
New York State Museum
Good spot for families looking for things to do locally.
Saratoga Springs
Home of the Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Springs has great shopping, restaurants, and night life. Visit downtown or check out the Museum of Dance.
Sleeping Beauty Mountain Trail
A fairly easy hike, Sleeping Beauty is a beautiful trail in the Adirondack Mountains. Manageable for beginners and families. Download the app All Trails to track your progress as you go.
The Great Escape & Hurricane Harbor
This regional Six Flags is somewhat smaller than other locations, but has a few moderate coasters. Only about an hour from Albany and good for families.
Lake George
About an hour from Albany, Lake George is a beautiful picturesque town with shopping and food. Stroll downtown, shop the outlets, or take a boat ride on the Minne Ha Ha.
The Outlets at Lake George
Small outlet mall about an hour from Albany.
Howe Caverns
Cool spot (literally) 156ft below the ground. Take guided educational tours - cool for both families and adults. Holly took Jamel to Howe Caverns on one of their first dates 💗
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
For history buffs, the Martin Van Buren Historic Site is located about 35 minutes from Albany.
Lake Placid
Just over 2 hours away, Lake Placid was the home to the 1980 and 1932 Winter Olympics. A quaint mountain town, Lake Placid is full of hiking and other Upstate New York adventures.
New York, NY
Getting to New York City for a day trip is easy by train from the Albany-Rensselaer station and the train ride along the Hudson River is one of the most beautiful rides a person can take (about 3 hours to NYC).
Niagara Falls
For Michiganders traveling to New York by car, stop and stretch your legs at Niagra Falls or grab Buffalo wings where they were created - in Buffalo, NY!