Title: Visit Rensselaer County: 2026 Travel Guide for Rensselaer County, New York | Expedia.com

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# Rensselaer County, NY

## New York

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### Popular cities in Rensselaer County

[Troy

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- Frear Park

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[Schaghticoke

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Explore attractions like Hudson River and Arvilla E. Diver Memorial Library as you discover things to see and do in Schaghticoke.

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[Hoosick Falls

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Explore attractions like Green Mountain National Forest and Bennington Battlefield Park as you discover things to see and do in Hoosick Falls.

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Head to sights like Grafton Lakes State Park and Green Mountain National Forest as you discover Petersburgh.

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[Rensselaer

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Come to romantic Rensselaer and enjoy its ice-skating, culture, and riverfront. 

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[Schodack Landing

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Explore attractions like Hudson River and Mull Island as you discover things to see and do in Schodack Landing.

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