Travelling around the world discovering new and exotic places has always been a great fun. It is not only soothing physically and mentally but also gives you a break from your daily hectic routine. Travel enthusiasts always remain in a dire need to search for picturesque places all over the world, so guys what are you waiting for when a beautiful and aspiring state of New York is ready to welcome you with open arms. Yes, I am certainly talking about the state of Albany having artistic taste and heritage, which has been a dreamland for tourists for several decades.
Lying on the West bank of Hudson River with a population of 97,856, Albany assumes the status of capital state of New York since 1797. The English named it Albany in 1664 after the Duke of Albany. Being among the ten most populous cities in the United States, it was one of the first cities in the world having the facility of natural gas lines and electricity along with commercial international airports, which indeed played a pivotal role in attracting the tourists from all over the world.
Albany is one of the most spell binding and mesmerizing vacation spots of the world having unique artistic resorts. The visitors who travel to Albany never forget to pay a visit to Albany Visitor’s Center located in Quackenbush Square. Its coolest museum and eye-catching planetarium enhance its grace because of their star gazing nights and interactive programs on stars and planets. Another exotic place of Quackenbush Square is Albany Aqua Ducks, which excites the tourists by offering them the trolley and boat tours of Albany’s historic areas and the landmarks like ENCON building and the USS Slater Ship.The history lovers can soothe their eyes by watching the carved faces of notables such as George Washington and Abraham Lincoln during the guided tour of New York State capitol Assembly Chamber.
The artistic heritage of the city can be abundantly seen in Albany’s empire State Plaza, Albany Institute of History and Art, New York State Museum and USS Slater Museum Ship displaying a wide variety of paintings, sculptures and tapestry work by renowned American artists.
I am sure after reading this article most of you are already picturing yourselves roaming around the beautiful spots of Albany. Don’t waste any more time and get ready for an exciting and thrilling journey to your favorite state of Albany.
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