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Hace 5 días · Albany, city, capital (1797) of the state of New York, U.S., and seat (1683) of Albany county. It lies along the Hudson River, 143 miles (230 km) north of New York City. The heart of a metropolitan area that includes Troy and Schenectady, it is a port city, the northern terminus of the deepwater.
It is located on the west bank of the Hudson River, about 10 miles (16 km) south of its confluence with the Mohawk River, 135 miles (220 km) north of New York City, 170 miles (270 km) west of Boston, and about 220 miles (350 km) south of Montreal.
Location: City of Albany, Albany, Capital District, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America; View on OpenStreetMap
- Geography and Climate of Albany
- Brief History of Albany
- The Population and Economy of Albany
- Attractions in Albany
Albany is located 240 kilometers north of New York City, next to the Hudson River. The Hudson River connects routes from the Great Lakes to the New York State Canal System. Sixty-three kilometers northeast of New York State's capital lies the New York, Vermont, and Massachusetts tri-state border monument. Traveling 486 kilometers west flows one of ...
In 1609, Henry Hudson, a British voyager, sailed past Albany on a journey to China that was rerouted upwards on the Hudson River. The Dutch East India company endorsed this exploration. Fast-forward five years, the New Netherland Company constructed Fort Nassau, which is now the Port of Albany. In 1664, the Dutch handed over all rights to the Briti...
New York State’s capital city is modest compared to other state capitals in the US. Based on the latest United States census, Albany has the 6th largest population in the state with 97,478 residents, although the metropolitan area is home to over 600,000 citizens. The city covers 55.4 sq. km, making it the 10th largest city in the state. Municipal ...
New York State Capitol
Perched on the hilltop of State Street, this one-of-a-kind capitol building has been in service since the completion of construction in the late 1800s. The 122-meter-long, 91 meters wide, and 5-story tall building is made from mostly granite. The classical architecture was inspired by the Hotel de Ville in Paris, France. The original estimated cost of construction was 4 million dollars, but it ended up costing the city around 25 million dollars. At the time, it was the costliest building in t...
Washington Park
Washington Park is a historical green space in the city's core that covers 89 acres. Visitors can relax by the Washington Park Lake or the beautiful gardens that curve around each footpath. There is space for everyone to enjoy, including running paths, a skate park, basketball, and tennis courts. Each year the city holds a spectacular tulip festival which includes live performances at the Park Playhouse. And a pop-up local farmers market appears on Knox Street Mall, which spans across the ent...
New York State Museum
Founded in 1836, the New York State Museum focuses on the discovery of human and natural history in New York. This center of art, history, and science is the most significant and oldest state museum in the US. Covering over 9,200 m2, the museum offers 16 million scientific specimens and over 1 million cultural artifacts. The most prominent tourist attraction in the capital city brings in 500,000 visitors a year.
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The Albany Pine Bush Preserve is a massive natural area known for its significant geological and cultural history. The preserve is home to rare plants and animals, including the endangered Karner Blue Butterfly. Hop aboard the Dutch Apple II for a Hudson River cruise to marvel at the area’s scenery (and fall colors in autumn) while learning ...
Albany ( / ˈɔːlbəniː / ( listen) AWL-bə-nee) is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York, the seat of Albany County, and the central city of New York's Capital District. Roughly 150 miles (240 km) north of New York City, Albany sits on the west bank of the Hudson River, about 10 miles (16 km) south of its confluence with the Mohawk River .
