The Top 20 Attractions around Albany
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Albany. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Albany is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 10, 2025
Most of the surfaces along the trail are excellent! Only a few rough spots that do not take away from the enjoyment
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The Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail is a 9-mile multiuse trail that is built on the old Delaware & Hudson (D&H) Railroad. The trail is fully paved and mostly flat.
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This day use parking lot is a great place to jump on the Mohawk Hudson Trail. There's usually plenty of parking available & offers picnic tables with a view of the Hudson River.
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Corning City Preserve is a park on the banks of the Hudson River in Albany.
It is directly off of the Mohawk Hudson Bike Hike Trail and it a great place to relax and enjoy the views of the river.
It is directly off of the Mohawk Hudson Bike Hike Trail and it a great place to relax and enjoy the views of the river.
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The Empire State Trail forks in two directions here.
The trail that goes west changes to compacted gravel paths, so it is not ideal for a road bike.
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The trail that goes west changes to compacted gravel paths, so it is not ideal for a road bike.
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