West End 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 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 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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 West End
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Albany
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
Motel 6 Albany, NY
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Park Manor Hotel
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Albany SUNY
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Washington Square
Though Washington Square may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and Albany Institute of History and Art.
Pine Hills
Pine Hills might not have many top sights, but Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and New York State Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Melrose
Melrose 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.
Sheridan Hollow
If you're spending some time in Sheridan Hollow, Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and Albany Institute of History and Art are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
- 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