Discover Albany Visitors Center

08/31/2024

The Visitors Center will be closed Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day.

🎉 Happy Labor Day weekend! 🎉

08/29/2024

✨ Have you checked out the Discover Albany Visitors Center lately? Swing by and explore the unique finds in our gift shop! 🛍️

08/02/2024

07/24/2024

07/18/2024

Join Discover Albany's Maeve McEneny-Johnson for a Gilded Age walking tour through Albany's historic Center Square! Inspired by the hit HBO series, "Gilded Age," Maeve will lead guests by the real homes showcased in the series while telling stories of the real Albany Gilded Age residents who walked the very same streets.

We will gather in the Washington Ave Branch's Local History Room at 6pm and begin our tour from there. For adults. Sign up: https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/gilded-age-evening-stroll-20668

07/17/2024

Super fun program for kids with Discover Albany! Tour and learn about Albany with us! During our tour, we’ll learn the difference between urban, rural, and suburban communities, have a hands-on activity, and more! We will be meeting at Discover Albany headquarters at 25 Quackenbush Square. Sign up: https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/neighborhood-adventurers-20666

07/11/2024

Please note that the Visitors Center is closed today, July 11.

07/03/2024

The Visitors Center will be closed tomorrow Thursday, July 4 for the holiday.

Happy Fourth of July! 🎉

06/11/2024

We had a blast staying open late for the Albany Twilight Market last weekend! Don't miss the next one on July 13 in Quackenbush Square!

04/04/2024

The Visitors Center is closed today (4/4/24) due to the weather. ❄️

03/23/2024

The Visitors Center is closed today (3/23/24) due to the weather. ❄️🌨

03/16/2024

The Discover Albany Visitors Center is Cash Only today due to issues with our internet. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

03/05/2024

🚨 NEW PRODUCT ALERT 🚨
Skyline baseball caps are now available in our gift shop! ✨

02/01/2024

Our Like a Local Visitors Guide is here! 🎉

This guide features six locals’ top picks for arts & culture, craft beverage, food, history, outdoors, and shopping & entertainment! ✨
Request a copy: https://www.albany.org/about/request-visitors-guide/

01/30/2024

Need Valentine's Day plans? Join us on February 17 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm for Albany Amour! Historic Love Stories and Cider Pairings. Discover Albany’s educator, Maeve McEneny-Johnson, will share stories of sweet, scandalous, and downright notorious lovers throughout Albany’s history.

Stories will be paired with a specialty cider, handpicked by Nine Pin, that embodies the spirit of the couple’s tale. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/albany-amour-historic-love-stories-and-cider-pairings-tickets-801457810887

01/29/2024

Due to the weather, the Visitors Center will be opening at 11 AM today!

01/24/2024

The Visitors Center will be closing early at 1:45 PM on Saturday, January 27. Please keep this in mind as you plan your visit!

01/16/2024

The Visitors Center is closed today (1/16/2024) due to the weather. ❄️

12/22/2023

Stop by the Visitors Center Gift Shop today or tomorrow for last minute holiday shopping! 🎁

The Visitors Center will be closed from Sunday, December 24 to Monday, January 1. ❄️Happy Holidays! 🎉

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Discover Albany Visitors Center! 🦃
Please note that the Visitors Center will be closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24.

11/03/2023

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Historic Ghost Tour of Downtown Albany!

11/03/2023

1976 (Discover Albany's Version)

10/06/2023

We're currently in search of a Visitor Services Assistant to join our team!

Full job description and how to apply can be found here: https://www.albany.org/about/discover-albany/employment-opportunities/

10/03/2023

Check out the All Hallow E'en Art Path! 👻

Nevaeh Hairston’s “emotoblobs,” Discover Albany Visitors Center (25 Quackenbush Square, Albany, NY 12207)

09/01/2023

The Visitors Center will be closed Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day. 🎉 Happy Labor Day weekend! 🎉

07/03/2023

The Visitors Center will be closed tomorrow Tuesday, July 4 for the holiday. Happy Fourth of July! 🎉

04/08/2023

New product alert! We have some new Albany pouches in our gift shop from Anne Cate. 👛

The Albany skyline pouch comes in two materials- A vegan leather for $16 or a fabric for $12. The black ALB mini bag retails for $13.

Stop in today and check them out!

03/17/2023

Happy St. Patrick's Day🍀 Come stop in for a visit!