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 great live music 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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
The Egg
You can get tickets for a performance at The Egg on your trip to Albany. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
New York State Capitol Building
You can find out about the history of Albany with a trip to New York State Capitol Building. 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.
Top hotels in Dunes
Residence Inn Albany Washington Avenue
Very nice so far!
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport
Room spotless. All amenities I required. Except I had to pay for charging my EV.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
Great staff, very clean rooms, convenient to walk to entertainment and other items in the downtown and bar – restaurant fit, and need in a pinch too
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Albany Airport
The fan of the air conditonning was stop and go all the time.....we try to keep constant fan , but it did work
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport
Nice room and amenities (bathtub, microwave, fridge), comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG
Hotel was nice and very friendly.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Dunes
Colonie
You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Colonie, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Colonie Center Mall and Watervliet Shaker National Historic Site are just a few notable stops.
Roessleville
If you're spending some time in Roessleville, Colonie Center Mall and Northway Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Buckingham Lake
Buckingham Lake might not have many top sights, but Westgate Plaza and Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium 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 Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium and Westgate Plaza.
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.
Dunes Travel Guide
- Crossgates Mall
- MVP Arena
- Rivers Casino & Resort
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Albany Capital Center
- Empire State Plaza Convention Center
- Siena College
- Hudson River
- Proctors Theater
- New York State Capitol Building
- Washington Park
- CNY Fertility Center
- Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena
- Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
- Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza
- Upstate Concert Hall
- Russell Sage College
- Clifton Common
