- The list below includes 62 free or cheap things to do in or near Albany, New York, including 85 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Sites, Movie Theaters, Parks and Architectural Buildings.
- From Washington Park to US Route 20, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Albany and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Troy, Schenectady, Clifton Park and Saratoga Springs.
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Paint Nite invites guests to break away from a typical night out with the perfect cocktail of creativity and conversation.
29.8 Miles
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59 votes
61 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Offering libraries, artifacts, education programs, and lectures, New York State Military Museum has many ways to learn the history of the state's military forces and veterans. The museum houses the largest collection of Civil War flags in the world.
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A movie theater featuring a BTX giant screen auditorium, Criterion Cinemas 11 & BTX displays first-run Hollywood movies and independent films. The theater offers 3D movies, a party room, leather rocking seats and a concession area.
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472 W Mountain Road, Lenox, MA 01240
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Featuring over 1,000 acres of protected land, the Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is a preserve popular among nature lovers. Visitors commonly enjoy hiking through the sanctuary, viewing the native plants and wildlife that call the location home.
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107 votes
218 Spring Street, Catskill, NY 12414
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Named a historic site in 1999, the Thomas Cole National Historic Site celebrates the life and art of landscape painter Thomas Cole. The site features the painters former home, available to tour, as well as a map to the trail of landscapes featured in his art.
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Petrified Sea Gardens Road, Saratoga Springs, NY
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The Petrified Sea Gardens feature a large display of ancient fossil formations called stromatolites. Discovered in 1920, these unusual formations are hundreds of millions of years old. There is also a gift shop on the premises.
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Located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Guido's Marketplace is the place to get fresh produce, warm baked goods and delectable ready-made foods. It is particularly renowned for its soup selection, which changes daily.
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13 votes
131 Excelsior Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY
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Affiliated with the larger Mendocino Brewing Company, the Olde Saratoga Brewing Company brews a variety of craft beers. Visitors can tour the brewery, taste the various beers, and attend a variety of special events.
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The Community Theatre is a historic two screen theatre that has been restored to reflect its 1940s cinema style. The theatre provides state-of-the-art surround sound in both theatres and digital projection in booths. The theatre offers concessions and gift certificates.
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Spend the day admiring the great outdoors at the Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Managed by the Audubon Society, Canoe Meadows offers several trails and is open throughout the year.
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Visitors can enjoy hiking and view the natural scenery of Mount Williams at Mt Williams Reservoir. The reservoir serves as the water supply for North Adams and the surrounding areas.