Rensselaer Things To Do - Best Activities & Attractions in Rensselaer NY

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ANew York State Capital

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  • Location: Albany, New York (0.6 miles from Rensselaer)
  • Overview The New York State Capitol is the state capitol building of the U.S. state of New York. Housing the New York Legislature, it is located in the state capital of Albany on State Street in Capitol Par... more on wikipedia
  • Overview Welcome to Albany, New York's historic Capital. Albany is firmly rooted in its history and moving ... more on albany.org
New York State Capital
New York State Capital
25 Quackenbush Square
Albany, NY 12207

BTen Broeck Mansion

  • Overview The Ten Broeck Mansion was built in 1797-98 for General Abraham Ten Broeck and his wife, Elizabeth Van Rensselaer. The home is a Federal-style ... more on albany.org
  • Overview Family portraits and period furnishings fill this 1798 Greek-revival home built ... more on Fodor's
Ten Broeck Mansion
9 Ten Broeck Place Albany
NY 12210

CHenry Hudson Planetarium

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  • Overview Explore the nature of outer space through a variety of imaginative star shows including "Stars ... more on tripadvisor.com
  • Overview The Henry Hudson Planetarium hosts a wide variety of educational and special event programs ... more on albany.org
Henry Hudson Planetarium
Henry Hudson Planetarium
25 Quackenbush Square
Albany, NY 12207

DSchuyler Mansion State Historic Site

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  • Location: Albany, New York (0.9 miles from Rensselaer)
  • Overview Schuyler Mansion is the histroic home of Revolutionary War General Philip Schuyler ... more on albany.org
  • Overview Philip Schuyler, a Revolutionary War general, was the original owner ... more on Fodor's
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
32 Catherine Street Albany
NY 12202

ECrailo State Historic Site

  • Overview Crailo is a museum that tells the unique story of the early Dutch inhabitants ... more on albany.org
  • Overview Crailo State Historic Site is a museum of the Dutch in the upper Hudson ... more on Museum Stuff
Crailo State Historic Site
9 1/2 Riverside Ave.
Rensselaer, NY 12144

FNew York State Museum

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  • This was the second time I visited this exhibit. ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • The New York State Museum is not only an important ... more on citysearch.com
New York State Museum
New York State Museum
Rm 3023 Cultural Education Center Albany
New York 12230

GNew York Giants

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  • This is a fine school. It's what you make of it. And at the cost, I think you get ... more on yelp.com
  • Overview About 16,000 students are enrolled at this state university (aka SUNY), established in 1844. The quaint, traditional downtown ... more on Fodor's
New York Giants

Albany, NY 12210

HNew York State Executive Mansion

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  • Location: Albany, New York (0.9 miles from Rensselaer)
  • Overview Tours of governor's homes ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Overview This is the official residence of the governor ... more on tripadvisor.com
New York State Executive Mansion
138 Eagle Street
Albany, NY 12202

IErastus Corning Tower

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  • Location: Albany, New York (1.0 miles from Rensselaer)
  • Overview The Erastus Corning Tower, also known as the Mayor Erastus Corning 2nd Tower or simply the Corning Tower, is a skyscraper located in downtown Albany, New York. Completed in 1973 and sided with Verm... more on wikipedia
  • Overview An elevator whisks you up 589 feet to the 42nd-floor observation ... more on Fodor's
Erastus Corning Tower
Rockefeller Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12242

JAlbany City Hall

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  • Location: Albany, New York (1.3 miles from Rensselaer)
  • Overview Built in 1881, in Romanesque ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Overview Albany City Hall is the seat of government of Albany, New York. It houses the office of the mayor, the Common Council chamber, and the City and Traffic Courts. Designed by Henry Hobson Richardson i... more on wikipedia
Albany City Hall
Albany
NY 12207