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.
Albany Capital Center
Learn about the events happening in Albany Capital Center during 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 great live music.
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 great live music or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Dunes
Residence Inn Albany Washington Avenue
Great service on check in
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport
Excellent, staff was amazing and attentive.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
Room was great but I was expecting a little better breakfast for a price of $180 per night.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clifton Park/Saratoga Area
The front desk was friendly and professional. Room was clean and warm.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport
It was good. Improvements: need reading lamp, need to upgrade and fill showering soap and extras.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Tru By Hilton Albany Airport, NY
The room was clean. The hotel was clean. The staff is AMAZING!
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
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, Northway Mall and Colonie Center Mall 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 Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena 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 Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena.
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 Plaza and Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena.
