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Alternative names: Settled: 1787Population: 49.9 thous.Area: 11.06 mi²Maximum elevation: 500 ftCoordinates: 42°43'52"N, 73°41'21"W
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Troy Top Attractions

Troy Attractions - What to See and Explore

Troy offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, Houston Field House, Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center, Rensselaer County Historical Society. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • joseph l bruno stadium troy
    Arenas and stadiums • Baseball • Sport venue

    Joseph L. Bruno Stadium

    Joseph Bruno Stadium is a stadium located on the campus of Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, New York. It is the home field of the Tri-City ValleyCats minor league baseball team of the independent Frontier League and previously the New York–Penn League.

  • houston field house troy
    Arenas and stadiums • Sport venue • Sport

    Houston Field House

    Houston Field House is a multi-purpose arena located on the campus of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. It is the nation's third-oldest college hockey rink, behind Northeastern University's Matthews Arena and Princeton University's Hobey Baker Memorial Rink.

  • experimental media and performing arts center troy
    Music and shows • Nightlife • Theater

    Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center

    The Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center is a multi-venue arts center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, which opened on October 3, 2008. The building is named after Curtis Priem, co-founder of NVIDIA and graduate of the RPI Class of 1982, who donated $40 million to the Institute in 2004.

  • rensselaer county historical society troy
    Museum • History museum

    Rensselaer County Historical Society

    The Rensselaer County Historical Society is a non-profit, historical society and museum, to promote the study of the history of the Rensselaer County, NY. RCHS was founded in 1927, and originally operated out of a single room in the Troy Public Library, collecting manuscripts and published materials related to the county's history.

  • oakwood cemetery troy
    Cemetery • Lansingburgh

    Oakwood Cemetery

    Oakwood Cemetery is a nonsectarian rural cemetery in northeastern Troy, New York, United States. It operates under the direction of the Troy Cemetery Association, a non-profit board of directors that deals strictly with the operation of the cemetery.

  • troy savings bank music hall
    Music and shows • Nightlife • Concerts and shows

    Troy Savings Bank Music Hall

    Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, is a performance space in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The music hall, renowned for its acoustics and an Odell concert organ, is operated by a not-for-profit organization.

  • hart cluett mansion troy
    Museum • History museum

    Hart-Cluett Mansion

    The Hart-Cluett Mansion is located at 57 Second Street in Troy, New York, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, and is a contributing property to the Central Troy Historic District created in 1986.

  • monument square troy
    Park • Memorial

    Monument Square

    Soldiers and Sailors Monument is a war monument in Monument Square, at Broadway and 2nd Street in Troy, New York, United States.

  • burden iron works museum troy
    Museum • Specialty museum • History museum

    Burden Iron Works Museum

    Burden Ironworks Office Building is a historic office building located in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York. It was built about 1880 and is a one-story, brick building laid out in a cruciform plan.

  • congregation berith sholom troy
    Temple • Synagogue

    Congregation Berith Sholom

    Congregation Berith Sholom is a synagogue in Troy, New York. The synagogue is the oldest continuously used synagogue in the state of New York, the second oldest house of worship in the state outside of the city of New York, and one of the oldest synagogue buildings in the United States.

  • rice building troy
    Gothic Revival architecture • Downtown Troy

    Rice Building

    The Rice Building, originally known as the Hall Building for Benjamin Homer Hall who built it, is a triangular historic high Victorian Gothic structure with Moorish architecture window arches in Troy, New York.

  • barberville falls troy
    Nature • Natural attraction • Waterfall

    Barberville Falls

    The Barberville Falls is a waterfall and nature preserve located in Poestenkill, New York. The fall flows into the Poesten Kill, which is a large creek that flows through Rensselaer County.

  • prospect park troy
    Park • Eastside

    Prospect Park

    Prospect Park is an 80-acre city park in Troy, New York. The park is situated between Congress and Hill Street on top of Mount Ida.

  • green island bridge troy
    Bridge • Downtown Troy

    Green Island Bridge

    The Green Island Bridge crosses the Hudson River in New York, connecting Green Island with Troy, passing through Starbuck Island. It opened September 12, 1981.

  • church of the holy cross troy
    Church • The Hill

    Church of the Holy Cross

    The Church of the Holy Cross is a church in Troy, New York, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in New York in 1973. It borders the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute campus to the East and South. The church was founded by Mary Warren in the early 1840s.

  • collar city bridge troy
    Bridge • North Central

    Collar City Bridge

    The Collar City Bridge carries NYS Route 7 across the Hudson River connecting Colonie, New York with Troy, by way of passing over Green Island.

  • st pauls episcopal church troy
    Church • Gothic Revival architecture

    St. Paul's Episcopal Church

    St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Troy, New York, United States, is located at Third and State streets. It is home to one of the oldest congregations in the city.

  • st marks episcopal church troy
    Church • Green Island

    St. Mark's Episcopal Church

    St. Mark's Episcopal Church is a historic Episcopal church at 69-75 Hudson Avenue in Green Island, Albany County, New York. It was built in 1866–1867 in a Gothic Revival style.

  • congress street bridge troy
    Bridge • Watervliet

    Congress Street Bridge

    The Congress Street Bridge carries NY 2 across the Hudson River connecting Watervliet, New York with Troy, New York.

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Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Troy.

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Troy – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Troy, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Clark Art Institute (Williamstown), New York State Capitol (Albany), Kaaterskill Falls (Hunter).

  • clark art institute williamstown24 milesE
    European and American art on display

    Clark Art Institute, Williamstown

    Nestled in the picturesque Berkshires of Williamstown, Massachusetts, the Clark Art Institute stands as a beacon of culture and education. Known simply as "The Clark," this art institute is not only a museum with an exceptional collection of European and American...

  • new york state capitol albany6.4 miSW
    Grand government building

    New York State Capitol, Albany

    The New York State Capitol, located in the heart of Albany, is a stunning architectural masterpiece and a beacon of political life in the state. Completed in 1899 after a prolonged construction period that began in 1867, this grand edifice stands as a testament to the...

  • kaaterskill falls hunter42 milesSW
    Natural attraction, Park, Waterfall

    Kaaterskill Falls, Hunter

    Nestled in the lush landscape of the Catskill Mountains in New York State, Kaaterskill Falls is a breathtaking two-tiered waterfall that has been a source of inspiration for artists, photographers, and nature lovers for centuries.

  • times union center albany6.6 miSW
    Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport

    Times Union Center, Albany

    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.

  • national museum of racing and hall of fame saratoga springs24 milesN
    Thoroughbred racing art and memorabilia

    National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, Saratoga Springs

    The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame stands as a tribute to the rich heritage of American thoroughbred horse racing. Located in the historic city of Saratoga Springs, New York, this esteemed institution preserves and promotes the story of the sport and its...

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Best Time To Visit Troy

Learn when is the best time to travel to Troy weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in May, June, August and September.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February. Most of it rains in May, June, July and August.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Troy?

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What is the best time to visit Troy?

July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in May, June, August and September. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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