Free & Cheap Things to Do in Albany, NY

  • 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.
  • 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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Friendly sports-bar atmosphere quells hunger with hearty burgers and saucy Italian pastas served alongside beer, karaoke, and live bands
35.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Horseback Riding 2510 Old Kings Road, Catskill, NY 12414 MoreLess Info
Free Rein Farm is a small family owned farm offering horseback riding lessons year-round. The farm offers schooling packages, various camps, and customized board options. The trainer, Mia Ferraro, has both English and Western riding and competition experience.
35.5 Miles
92% 48 votes
Religious Buildings 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, MA 1230 MoreLess Info
Constructed from an old trinity church, The Guthrie Center & Foundation offers holiday and traditional Sunday praise. Counseling, hospice support and ceremonies are respectfully available to people of all faiths and beliefs.
36.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields Bard College at Simon's Rock, 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230 MoreLess Info
Located at the Bard College at Simon's Rock, the Kilpatrick Athletic Center is a 58,000-square-foot exercise and recreational facility. Programs offered include racquetball, swimming, yoga, rock climbing, weightlifting and more.
36.8 Miles
84% 19 votes
Lake Lake Mansfield Road, Great Barrington, MA MoreLess Info
Home to over 50 acres of conservation wilderness, Lake Mansfield offers visitors recreational activities at its lake and nature trails. On the lake, visitors can swim, boat, and fish. The trails gives visitors access to the surrounding forests.
37.3 Miles
57% 7 votes
Bowling 109 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, MA 1230 MoreLess Info
Along with multiple bowling lanes for general public bowling the Cove Bowling and Entertainment complex features cosmic bowling on the weekends. There is also an on-site bowling pro shop and mini golf course.
37.3 Miles
63% 8 votes
Bowling 109 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230 MoreLess Info
A 24-lane bowling center, Cove Bowling Lanes features cosmic bowling and an 18-hole miniature golf course. The center has a sports bar, arcade game machines, a snack bar and facilities for private parties and events.
37.4 Miles
59% 68 votes
Hiking Trails 195 Main St, Great Barrington, MA 1230 MoreLess Info
The Greenway Trail Housatonic River Walk is a single remote, two-section national recreation trail made possible by citizen volunteers. Vibrant and abundant, the trail features native plants, and an engineered trail way structure that facilitates safe trail navigation.
37.4 Miles
96% 195 votes
Mountains Route 7, Great Barrington, MA 1230 MoreLess Info
Nestled in the Berkshire Hills, Monument Mountain offers novice-friendly trail hiking. Panoramic views and interesting rock formations add to the hiking experience. Hikers will also encounter a unique summit 'staircase' climb at the top.
37.4 Miles
83% 35 votes
Movie Theaters 70 Railroad Street, Great Barrington, MA 1230 MoreLess Info
Digital theater Triplex Cinema is a comfortable, well maintained movie house. While the theater has a zero-tolerance policy for outside food and beverage, it offers a variety of concessions and convenient parking.
37.5 Miles
38% 13 votes
Historic Sites Church Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the man who established the NAACP, W.E.B. DuBois Birthplace offers a self-guided tour of a trail featuring the highlights of this man's life and career. Visitors can walk through the trail and enjoy the forest scenery.
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