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Top 8 Things To Do in Albany

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#1Day Trip to New York City from Albany

Travel from Albany to New York City aboard a comfortable Amtrak train. Once you arrive in the city, spend the day sightseeing, dining, and shopping, with con...

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$269
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Day Trip to New York City from Albany

#2Operation City Quest of Albany, NY

Using your smartphone, you'll be given nearly 150 objects to find during your scavenger hunt. You'll then wander throughout the downtown area searching for t...

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$10
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Operation City Quest of Albany, NY

#3Hunter Mountain Ski Resort Day Trip

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and drive through scenic upstate New York to the popular ski resort of Hunter Mountain. Whether you're a beginner or...

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$146
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Hunter Mountain Ski Resort Day Trip

#4Aerial Adventure Park

ItineraryRamblewild is one of the largest and most advanced aerial adventure parks in the United States. The aerial park consists of 8 tree-to-tree trails wi...

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$72
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Aerial Adventure Park

#5Saratoga Food Tours

Come walk with us and get a taste of the Spa City. You'll meet the food personalities that make Saratoga such a delightful city and taste their specialties. ...

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$55
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Saratoga Food Tours

#6WildPlay Thacher's Adventure Courses

Tackle the outdoors in a fun and interactive new way as you take on the ropes, climbs, ladders, and obstacles of the adventure course. Strap into a harness a...

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WildPlay Thacher's Adventure Courses

#7Muscle Motors Speedway New York Asphalt Go Kart Racing

Muscle Motors Speedway is an asphalt go kart track over 1,100 linear foot long, designed, constructed and managed by a local landscaper with over pass, under...

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Muscle Motors Speedway New York Asphalt Go Kart Racing

#8Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise from Albany

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: USS Slater DE-766, Broadway and Quay Street, Albany, NY 12202Pass by on Hudson River (located i...

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Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise from Albany

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Things To Do In Albany

You're ready to set course in a new direction. Constantly in search of expanding your horizons and imaginative ways to get inspired, you're eager to check out new territory like the savvy traveler you are. Next stop: Albany! It's not challenging to fill an itinerary, because Expedia can hook you up with lots of things to do. Reserve your activities today, and the only thing left to do is count the days until your getaway and prepare to have fun.

  • The activities in Albany are not only topnotch, but they won't cost an arm and a leg. We have 8 things to do here, and you can reserve them starting at just $10. Get your favorite excursion on Expedia at an ideal rate, and you'll still have money for a top hotel or fine meal while you're traveling.
  • Albany is a favorite among sightseers like you. In fact, a good percentage of travelers can't wait for their next vacation to the area to check out local hot spots and find the top activities. The most popular things to do can grab the curiosity of even well-versed globetrotters, and one look at our list explains why. Our activities includes an impressive range of entertainment and opportunities for adventure. With thrilling ways to check out what's below the water's surface like a Full-Day Killer Whale Expedition with Tea & Lunch, there is a huge selection of selections to choose from when you consider all the options for fun available here at Expedia.

You'll want a bit of planning to really get the most out of Albany, especially when you want to include a lot of exciting activities. And we realize you're itching to explore every avenue—you're excited to get out and have an adventure. You can hardly wait to scope out the most essential activities around, and an exploration of historic city neighborhoods is what you love best. Our activities are the best way to organize your trip. Book professionally guided tours on Expedia, and you'll learn all about the city's history along the way.

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