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New York State Capitol
Under the direction of five architects, the Capitol was built by hand of solid masonry over a period of 32 years
Seated majestically atop Albany's State Street hill, the New York State Capitol has served as the seat of government for New York since the 1880s. Under the direction of five architects, the Capitol was built by hand of solid masonry over a period of 32 years.
Tours of the Capitol are available Monday through Saturday and reservations are not required for weekdays.
Tours of the Capitol are available Monday through Saturday and reservations are not required for weekdays.
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Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Capital-Saratoga
Locally known as the Pine Bush, this 3,350-acre preserve is one of the largest of the 20 inland pine barrens in the world.
Children's Museum of Saratoga
Capital-Saratoga
The Children's Museum at Saratoga is an interactive museum designed to help children learn by doing/touching and testing in their own way and at their own pace.
Schenectady’s Museum of Innovation and Science
Capital-Saratoga
MiSci is a dynamic destination that explores the region's rich technological heritage, with some of the region's finest interactive and traveling exhibits.
Schuyler Mansion
Capital-Saratoga
Once home to Philip J. Schuyler, the renowned Revolutionary War general and US Senator, this Georgian structure was built on a bluff overlooking the Hudson River.
