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1. Hudson ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Lenox, MA ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Rochester’s National Museum of Play

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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4. Saratoga Springs

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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5. Adirondack Park Region

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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6. Catskills Scenic Trail

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. Columbia County Tourism

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8. Cooperstown

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9. Corning Museum of Glass

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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10. Fort Ticonderoga

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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11. Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks

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12. Herkimer Diamond Mines

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13. Howe Caverns

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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14. Johnstown

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15. Kaaterskill Falls

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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16. Lake George

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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17. Lake Placid

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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18. Manchester, VT

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19. Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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20. Natural Stone Bridge & Caves

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21. New Paltz

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22. Niagara Falls

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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23. Shawangunk Mountains

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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24. West Point

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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25. Woodlawn Beach State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Q: Where is Albany located?
  • A: Albany is located within the beautiful northern part of New York’s countryside.
  • Q: What makes Albany an amazing city?
  • A: Albany is an amazing city with many unique things to see and do.
  • Q: Are there good day trip options from Albany?
  • A: There are many places within a day’s drive from Albany that will make you want to get in the car and go on a day trip.
  • Q: How many places can be explored in one day near Albany?
  • A: Most of the places are close enough to explore two or more per day, while some require most of the day to get through all the awesome events and things to do.

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