Crailo State Historic Site, Albany

Name: Crailo State Historic Site
Address: 9 1/2 Riverside Ave, Albany, 12144-2927, United States
Telephone: +1 518-463-8738

#25 among attractions in Albany

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The Crailo State Historic Site is a historic, fortified brick manor house in Rensselaer, New York which was built in 1707. The word Crailo is derived from kraaien bos and refers to Kiliaen van Rensselaer's estate in Huizen, Holland, which is also named "Crailo". Fort Crailo is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ()

Built: 1712 (312 years ago)Coordinates: 42°38'5"N, 73°44'58"W

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9 1/2 Riverside AveRensselaer (Rensselaer Central Business District)Albany 12144-2927 United States

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+1 518-463-8738

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Crailo State Historic Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Times Union Center, The Egg Building, Schuyler Mansion, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

1 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Times Union Center, Albany
26 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.
1.2 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
The Egg Building, Albany
31 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.
0.7 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Schuyler Mansion, Albany
18 min walk • Schuyler Mansion is a historic house at 32 Catherine Street in Albany, New York, United States. The brick mansion is now a museum and an official National Historic Landmark.
1.1 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Architecture
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Albany
27 min walk • The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a Roman Catholic church near the Mansion District in Albany, New York, United States. Built in the period of the 1848-1852, it is the mother church of the Diocese of Albany. In 1976 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
1.1 miNW
Skyscraper, Architecture, Observation decks and towers
Erastus Corning Tower, Albany
29 min walk • The Erastus Corning Tower, also known as the Mayor Erastus Corning 2nd Tower or simply the Corning Tower, is a skyscraper located in downtown Albany, New York.
0.7 miW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Historic Cherry Hill, Albany
19 min walk • Cherry Hill is a historic house located on South Pearl Street in Albany, New York, United States. It is a timber frame structure dating to the late 18th century. In 1971 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, one of the first properties in the city to receive that designation.
1.2 miN
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Albany Center Gallery, Albany
32 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...
0.6 miN
Bridge
Dunn Memorial Bridge, Albany
16 min walk • The Dunn Memorial Bridge, officially known as the Private Parker F. Dunn Memorial Bridge, carries US 9 and US 20 across the Hudson River between Albany, New York and Rensselaer, New York.
0.5 miN
Museum, History museum, Ship
USS Slater, Albany
14 min walk • USS Slater is a Cannon-class destroyer escort that served in the United States Navy and later in the Hellenic Navy. Following service during World War II, the ship was transferred to Greece and renamed Aetos. Decommissioned in 1991, the destroyer escort was returned to the United States.
1 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
New York State Executive Mansion, Albany
27 min walk • The New York State Executive Mansion is the official residence of the governor of New York. Located at 138 Eagle Street in Albany, New York, it has housed governors and their families since 1875.
1 miNW
Park
Bleecker Park, Albany
26 min walk • Bleecker Park is a small.37-acre urban park in Albany, New York. The park is triangle-shaped, bounded by Madison Place to the south, Madison Avenue to the north, and Eagle Street to the west.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Crailo State Historic Site?

Nearby attractions include W. P. Irwin Bank Building, Albany (11 min walk), Dutch Apple Cruises, Albany (13 min walk), USS Slater, Albany (14 min walk), USS Slater, Albany (15 min walk).

How to get to Crailo State Historic Site by public transport?

The nearest stations to Crailo State Historic Site:

Train

Albany-Rensselaer (16 min walk)

Bus

Greyhound/Trailways Bus Terminal (21 min walk)
Albany Bus Terminal • Lines: 905 (21 min walk)