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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28.0 Miles
100% 4 votes
Historic Homes 552 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534 MoreLess Info
Built in the Federal style in 1812, the Dr. Oliver Bronson House is a site of architectural and historic interest. The house is open for guided tours, and is managed by the Historic Hudson group.
28.1 Miles
84% 198 votes
Specialty Museums 110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 MoreLess Info
There are 4 galleries at the Saratoga Automobile Museum, which exhibits automobiles dating back to 1929, a hall of fame which features racing drivers, as well as a gallery dedicated to George Frayne. In here there are also organized special events and programs, such as the Spring Auto Show.
28.2 Miles
93% 29 votes
Farmers Markets High Rock Park, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 MoreLess Info
Open year round, the Saratoga Farmer's Market offers a wide range of locally-grown fruits and vegetables in an open-air setting. It operates every Saturday within a secondary location outside the Lincoln Baths building between November and April.
28.3 Miles
53% 816 votes
Horse Races 342 Jefferson Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 MoreLess Info
The Saratoga Gaming & Raceway has a ½ mile long oval for horseracing. Inside the clubhouse there are 1,700 slots, a bar, a food court, a restaurant, and a nightclub.
28.3 Miles
25% 4 votes
Pubs 8 Bank Street, Williamstown, MA 01267 MoreLess Info
Visitors can participate in a variety of events, from karaoke, to stand up comedy, to trivia nights at The Purple Pub. The pub has an outdoor, brick patio for visitors to socialize and enjoy a meal in.
28.4 Miles
95% 174 votes
Art Museum 15 Lawrence Hall Dr, Ste 2, Williamstown, MA 1267 MoreLess Info
Williams College Museum of Art is a teaching museum which features wide range of artworks ranging from contemporary and offbeat works to traditional Egyptian, Indian and African art.
28.4 Miles
100% 8 votes
Libraries Stetson Hall, Williamstown, MA MoreLess Info
Open to the public, Chapin Library of Rare Books & Manuscripts is a library operated by the staff of Williams College that features a collection of rare books. Many of the books date back to the Middle Ages.
28.4 Miles
97% 78 votes
Colleges & Universities 880 Main St., Williamstown, MA MoreLess Info
Williams College is a private education facility. Established in 1973, the school offers on-site residence for its students, and assists students with their tuition fees if they are unable to be met.
28.5 Miles
78% 9 votes
National & State Parks Mason Street, Williamstown, MA 01267 MoreLess Info
Mountain Meadow Preserve is a high fenced hunting preserve offering several big game hunt opportunities. Available game includes trophy whitetail deer, fallow deer, rams, red stag, wild boar, and buffalo.
28.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 511 North Street, Williamstown, MA 1267 MoreLess Info
DeMayos Bonnie Lea Farm offers a variety of summer programs and camps aimed at letting kids learn how to care for animals and learn responsibility in a fun and safe atmosphere.
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