Having Fun on a Budget

Having Fun on a Budget

There's no shortage of things to do in the Capital District, whether it's visiting some of Albany's historic sites or taking a day trip in the mountains to explore the Adirondacks. 

Indoors:

• Albany Center Gallery
• Albany Institute of History and Art
• Albany Indoor Rock Climbing Gym (Discount with Siena ID)
• Colonie Center
• Crossgates Mall
• Discover Albany Visitors Center
• New York State Museum
• New York State Capitol Tour
• Rollarama Skating Center
• The Schuyler Mansion
• Uncle Sam Lanes

Outdoors:

• Albany County Rail Trail
• Albany Pine Bush Preserve (One of the largest of only 20 pine barrens in the world)
• Cohoes Falls/Peebles Island
• The Crossings of Colonie
• Ice Skating at the Plaza (free on Saturdays)
• Indian Ladder Farm
• Grafton Lakes State Park
• Hike in the Adirondacks or Catskills (use the All Trails app to find hikes)
• Jennings Landing
• Normanskill
• Saratoga Race Track
• Thacher State Park
• Vischer Ferry
• Washington Park

Events/Festivals:

• Albany's Alive at 5
• Albany Tulip Festival
• Empire State Plaza Events
• LarkFest
• PearlPalooza
• Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC)
• Troy Chowderfest
• Troy Farmers Market
• Troy's Rockin on the River

Check out the Discover Albany site to learn more about the Capital District!

Tip: Always use your Siena ID for discounts, take advantage of the outdoors in good weather, look for free events.