Albany
Albany, New York
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About AlbanyRoughly two and a half hours away from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan, Albany has a plethora of places to explore, and you won’t have to jump out the way of a speeding taxi to get there. If your fear of heights is non-existent, it’s worth a shot heading over to the Hunter Mountain Ski Bowl to take part in a zip-lining adventure. If you’re a little hesitant, they even offer zip-lining at night. Maybe It’s better to see nothing but pitch-black as you zip across the mountains!
Can anything beat a cold brew on a hot day? Check out the City Beer Hall located in downtown Albany. There’s free parking (so bring your designated driver!), no cover, and free pizza. What could be better?
When you find some time to golf, head over to the Orchard Creek Golf Club. The course was voted the best course in the capital region’s “Best of the Best” by The Daily Gazette Readers Poll. With a great variety of hole lengths and apple trees scattered throughout the course, you can’t go wrong.
Playing at Capital Hills Golf Course in the fall is a great way to see the leaves changing colors all around you. Not only is the scenery top notch, but so are the course conditions. With affordable rates for residents starting at $22, this is a course that’s sure to be tested.
Top Rated Golf Courses in Albany Area
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![Mohawk River CC: #15]()
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![Capital Hills at Albany: #16]()
![Teeth of The Dog - Holes 7 and 8 on the coast]()
![Golden Horseshoe Golf Club - Gold Courses - Hole #16]()
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![Wolferts Roost GC]()
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![Capital Hills at Albany: #16]()
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![Normanside CC]()
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![Colonial Acres GC]()
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![Schuyler Meadows Club: #18]()
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![Hidden Meadows GC]()
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![Pheasant Hollow GC]()
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![Evergreen CC]()
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![Shaker Ridge CC]()
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![CC of Troy]()
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![Evergreen CC]()
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![Hiawatha Trails]()
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![Frear Park GC]()
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![Mill Road Acres GC: Driving range]()
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![Colonie CC]()
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![Van Schaick Island CC]()
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![Albany CC]()
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![Pinehaven CC]()
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![Western Turnpike GC]()
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![Western Turnpike GC]()
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![Town Of Colonie GC]()
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![Western Turnpike GC]()
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![Town Of Colonie GC]()
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![Town Of Colonie GC]()
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![Town Of Colonie GC]()
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![Brunswick Greens GC]()
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![Burden Lake CC]()
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![French's Hollow Fairways GC]()
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![Stadium GC]()
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![Schenectady GC: #17]()
Schenectady, New YorkPublic/Municipal -
![Mohawk GC]()
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![Mohawk GC]()
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![Whispering Pines GC]()
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![Olde Kinderhook GC]()
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![Barney Road GC]()
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![Orchard Creek GC]()
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![Sycamore CC]()
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![Mohawk River CC: #15]()
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![Edison Club: Clubhouse]()
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![Edison Club]()
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![Briar Creek GC: #1]()
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![Edison Club]()
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![Hillcrest GCC: #9]()
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![Van Patten GC]()
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![Eagle Crest GC: #9]()
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![Van Patten GC]()
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![Van Patten GC]()
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![Fairways of Halfmoon]()
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![Fairways of Halfmoon]()
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![Mechanicville GC: #6]()
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![Winding Brook CC]()
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![Rainbow CC]()
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![Saratoga Lake GC: #15]()
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![Ballston Spa CC: #14]()
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![Dutchaven GC: Aerial view]()
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![Waubeeka Golf Links: #6]()
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![Donnybrook CC]()
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![Hoosick Falls CC]()
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![Pioneer Hills GC]()
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![Saratoga Spa State Park]()
Saratoga Springs, New YorkPublic -
![Saratoga National GC: #15]()
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![Saratoga Spa State Park]()
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![Taconic GC]()
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![Columbia GCC]()
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![Catskill GC: #5]()
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![General Electric Athletic Club]()
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![Berkshire Hills CC: #15]()
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![CC of Pittsfield]()
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![Galway GC]()
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![Saratoga Golf & Polo Club]()
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