You don't need to build a time machine to travel into the past — just drop by Watervliet Shaker National Historic Site. This remnant of yesteryear allows you to walk through history and experience what life was like once upon a time.
When you've finished up at this Latham open-air museum, why not check out Washington Park, University at Albany, and Colonie Center Mall? They're not very far from Watervliet Shaker National Historic Site and also a favorite with many tourists.