Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center, Albany

Name: Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center
Address: 25 Quackenbush Sq, Albany, 12207-2311, United States
Telephone: +1 518-434-0405

#75 among attractions in Albany

Museum, Visitor center, Entertainment

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Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center (address: 25 Quackenbush Sq) is a place located in Albany (New York state) and belongs to the category of museum, visitor center, entertainment.

It is situated at an altitude of 26 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 42°39'15"N latitude and 73°44'53"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Broadway & Peter D Kiernan Plaza (bus, 6 min walk), Albany-Rensselaer (train, 25 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Palace Theatre (theater, 3 min walk), Buildings at 744–750 Broadway (vernacular architecture, 4 min walk), First Church in Albany (church, 4 min walk).

Coordinates: 42°39'15"N, 73°44'53"W

Address

25 Quackenbush SqAlbany 12207-2311 United States

Contact

+1 518-434-0405

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Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Times Union Center, Statue of Philip Schuyler, The Egg Building, Albany City Hall.

0.5 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Times Union Center, Albany
14 min walk • The Times Union Center stands as a bustling hub of entertainment and sports in the heart of Albany, New York. This indoor arena, with its capacity to accommodate up to 17,500 spectators, has been a landmark of the city since its opening in 1990.
~1990 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Philip Schuyler, Albany
10 min walk • A statue of Philip Schuyler by J. Massey Rhind is installed outside Albany City Hall in Albany, New York, United States. The memorial is slated for removal, as of June 2020.
0.6 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
The Egg Building, Albany
15 min walk • The Egg is a performing arts venue in Albany, New York. Named for its shape, the building was designed by Harrison & Abramovitz as part of the Empire State Plaza project, and built between 1966 and 1978. It is located in the northeast corner of the Plaza.
~1930 ftSW
Romanesque architecture, City hall, Romanesque revival architecture
Albany City Hall, Albany
10 min walk • Albany City Hall is the seat of government of the city of Albany, New York, United States. It houses the office of the mayor, the Common Council chamber, the city and traffic courts, as well as other city services.
0.6 miW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany
16 min walk • The Albany Institute of History & Art is a museum in Albany, New York, United States, "dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting and promoting interest in the history, art, and culture of Albany and the Upper Hudson Valley region". It is located on Washington Avenue in downtown Albany.
~460 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Palace Theatre, Albany
3 min walk • The Palace Theatre is an entertainment venue in downtown Albany, New York, located on the corner of Clinton Avenue and North Pearl Street. The theatre is operated by the Palace Performing Arts Center, Inc - a 501 non-profit organization.
~1970 ftSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Albany
10 min walk • St. Peter's Episcopal Church, also known as St. Peter's Church, is located in downtown Albany, New York, United States. It was designed in the mid-19th century by Richard Upjohn and his son Richard M. Upjohn in the French Gothic Revival architectural style.
~1840 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Ten Broeck Mansion, Albany
9 min walk • The Ten Broeck Mansion in Albany, New York was built in 1797. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
~730 ftW
Church
First Church in Albany, Albany
4 min walk • The First Reformed Church, also known as First Church in Albany or North Dutch Church, is located at North Pearl and Orange streets in Albany, New York, United States. It is a member congregation of the Reformed Church in America. The building was designed by Philip Hooker and built in the period of 1797–1799.
~820 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Capital Repertory Theatre, Albany
4 min walk • Capital Repertory Theatre is a 309-seat professional regional theatre in Albany, New York. Capital Rep is the only theatre in the Capital District in the League of Resident Theatres.
~750 ftSW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Albany Center Gallery, Albany
4 min walk • Albany Center Gallery is a nonprofit art space located in downtown Albany, New York. Supported by city, state, corporate and foundation funds, as well as fundraisers, individual donations and memberships, the Gallery is dedicated to the exhibition of regional artists within a...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center?

Nearby attractions include Palace Theatre, Albany (3 min walk), Buildings at 744–750 Broadway, Albany (4 min walk), First Church in Albany, Albany (4 min walk), Albany Center Gallery, Albany (4 min walk).

How to get to Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center:

Bus

Broadway & Peter D Kiernan Plaza • Lines: 224, 540 (6 min walk)
State St & Lodge St - S. Pearl Station • Lines: 905 (10 min walk)

Train

Albany-Rensselaer (25 min walk)