Dunes Travel Guide
Albany
Popular places to visit

University at Albany
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University at Albany during your trip to McKownville. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

MVP Arena
Catch an event at MVP Arena during your trip to Albany. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

The Egg
You can get tickets for a performance at The Egg on your trip to Albany. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.

Palace Theater
You can make plans for a show at Palace Theater during your trip to Albany. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.

Washington Park
After visiting Washington Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Albany. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

New York State Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in New York State Museum during your trip to Albany. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Top hotels in Dunes

Residence Inn Albany Washington Avenue
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

The Clocktower Hotel at Century House, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Albany Airport
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Dunes

Melrose
Melrose might not have many top sights, but Westgate Plaza and Westgate Shopping Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Buckingham Lake
Buckingham Lake might not have many top sights, but Westgate Plaza and Westgate Shopping Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Buckingham Lake - Crestwood
Though Buckingham Lake - Crestwood may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Westgate Plaza and Westgate Shopping Center.

Normanskill
While Normanskill isn't home to many top sights, Crossgates Mall and New York State Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

New Scotland
While New Scotland may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and New York State Museum.

West End
While West End may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Westgate Shopping Center and Westgate Plaza.
Dunes Travel Guide
- MVP Arena
- Crossgates Mall
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Rivers Casino & Resort
- Albany Capital Center
- Siena College
- Empire State Plaza Convention Center
- Proctors Theater
- Hudson River
- Washington Park
- Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena
- New York State Capitol Building
- CNY Fertility Center
- Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza
- Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
- Albany Law School
- Upstate Concert Hall
- Thacher State Park
- Clifton Common