Discover Albany Visitors Center

10/03/2023

Check out the All Hallow E'en Art Path! 👻

Nevaeh Hairston’s “emotoblobs,” Discover Albany Visitors Center (25 Quackenbush Square, Albany, NY 12207)

09/14/2023

09/01/2023

The Visitors Center will be closed Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day. 🎉 Happy Labor Day weekend! 🎉

07/03/2023

The Visitors Center will be closed tomorrow Tuesday, July 4 for the holiday. Happy Fourth of July! 🎉

04/08/2023

New product alert! We have some new Albany pouches in our gift shop from Anne Cate. 👛

The Albany skyline pouch comes in two materials- A vegan leather for $16 or a fabric for $12. The black ALB mini bag retails for $13.

Stop in today and check them out!

03/17/2023

Happy St. Patrick's Day🍀 Come stop in for a visit!

03/14/2023

The Visitors Center is closed today due to the snow storm. Stay safe and warm! 🌨❄️

02/23/2023

The Visitors Center will be closed today due to the inclement weather. Stay safe and warm! 🌨❄️

02/18/2023

The Visitor Center is closing early today at 1:15pm. We apologize for any inconvenience.

02/16/2023

The Visitors Center will be closing early at 1:15PM on Saturday, February 18. Please keep this in mind as you plan your visit!

02/06/2023

Are you looking for a gift for your sweetheart?❤The Discover Albany Visitor Center has a variety of gifts from magnets to mugs to tasty treats and more!

02/03/2023

Did you know our visitor center is dog-friendly and that we sell CHOMP dog treats? 🐶Stop in with your furry friend and say hello! Our visitor center is open Monday-Friday 9:00 AM- to 2:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM!!

01/23/2023

Due to today's inclement weather the Visitors Center will be closed. We hope you all stay safe and warm!

01/20/2023

Due to today's weather the Visitors Center will be closed. Stay safe and warm!

01/05/2023

Happy New Year! 🎉Start off 2023 with some sweet treats from the Discover Albany Gift Shop! We have plenty of locally made sweets including chocolate bars, hot cocoa mix from Sweet Eats, What’s Poppin Albany popcorn mix and CHOMP dog treats for your furry friend! Stop by and give them a try!

12/21/2022

Check that last-minute holiday shopping off of your to-do list! The Visitors Center Gift Shop has Albany-themed mugs, books, ornaments, t-shirts and much more.

The Discover Albany Visitors Center is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Please note, the Visitors Center will be closed from Saturday, December 24 to Monday, January 2.

12/20/2022

Have you admired the festive holiday displays at your favorite Downtown Albany businesses? Vote in-person at the Discover Albany Visitors Center for the Downtown Albany, New York BID’s Downtown Decorating contest for a chance to win a $50 Downtown Albany Gift Card. Get the details on the contest here: https://www.downtownalbany.org/downtown-decorating

The Discover Albany Visitors Center is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Please note, the Visitors Center will be closed from Saturday, December 24 to Monday, January 2.

12/19/2022

Still searching for the perfect stocking stuffer for the Albany enthusiast in your life? 🎁 Swing by the Visitors Center gift shop for ornaments, magnets, bookmarks and more!

The Discover Albany Visitors Center is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Please note, the Visitors Center will be closed from Saturday, December 24 to Monday, January 2.

12/17/2022

The Visitors Center will be closed again today (Saturday, December 17)! ❄️

12/16/2022

The Visitors Center will be closed today (Friday, December 16)! ❄️

12/09/2022

Planning to do some holiday shopping in downtown Albany this weekend? Swing by the Visitors Center Gift Shop! We have tons of fun Albany-themed ornaments, books, mugs and much more. 🎁

The Discover Albany Visitors Center is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

12/07/2022

Searching for Albany-themed stocking stuffers? We have you covered! 🎁

The Discover Albany Visitors Center is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

11/29/2022

This Saturday, December 3 is the third Downtown Albany Hot Chocolate Stroll! From 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, purchase a mug from the Visitors Center Gift Shop and receive a free hot cocoa mix.

Please note that the gift shop will NOT have a tasting for the Hot Chocolate Stroll.

11/26/2022

Today is the day! We have decked the halls and we are ready to welcome shoppers. 🎄 Don’t forget to stop by between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM for Small Business Saturday! The first 20 customers of the day will receive a $5 gift certificate for Emack & Bolio’s with a $20 purchase!

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Discover Albany Visitors Center! 🦃

Please note that the Visitors Center will be closed on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25.

11/21/2022

Planning to shop small in downtown Albany this Saturday, November 26? Make sure to swing by the Visitors Center! The first 20 customers of the day on Saturday, November 26 will receive a $5 Emack & Bolio’s gift certificate with a $20 purchase. The Visitor Center will be open from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM!

Please note that the Visitors Center will be closed on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25.

11/18/2022

Small Business Saturday is coming up next week on Saturday, November 26! The Visitors Center is excited to participate with a fun promo. We are giving away $5 Emack & Bolio’s gift certificates with a $20 purchase to the first 20 customers of the day on Saturday, November 26th. We will be open from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM!

Please note that the Visitors Center will be closed on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25.

09/27/2022

Don't forget that we have copies of the Destination Guide available (for free!) at the Visitors Center at 📍 25 Quackenbush Square.

The Discover Albany Visitors Center is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

09/21/2022

Have you stopped by the Visitors Center recently? Browse our selection of Albany-themed items including greeting cards, mugs, books, pins, bookmarks, magnets and more.

The Discover Albany Visitors Center is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

09/13/2022

September is festival season in Albany County! 🎉 If you find yourself in downtown Albany attending one of the upcoming festivals, pop into the Visitors Center Gift Shop.

The Discover Albany Visitors Center is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

09/06/2022

The Visitors Center has TWO tours coming up this week! 🎉 Historic Neighborhood Brew Tour - Warehouse District is on Thursday, September 8 and the Politics and Prohibition (a registered event of the Hudson River Valley Ramble) is on Saturday, September 10. Do you have your tickets? 🎟

08/31/2022

Searching for information on tours, attractions, special events and things to do in Albany County? Pop into the Visitors Center to pick up informational brochures and pamphlets.

The Discover Albany Visitors Center is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

08/26/2022

Today (August 26) is International Dog Day! 🐶 It's a great day to celebrate Albany's top dog, Nipper! We have greeting cards, mugs, coasters, stickers and more featuring the furry friend. While shopping, you can even check out our "All About Nipper" sign to learn more about the RCA dog.

The Discover Albany Visitors Center is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

08/17/2022

Albany locals! Searching for Albany-themed greeting cards to send to your out-of-town friends and family? We've got you covered with a variety of options.

The Discover Albany Visitors Center is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

08/09/2022

Today is Eliza Schuyler Hamilton's Birthday! 🎉 Born in Albany to a powerful Dutch family, Eliza grew up to be an inspirational philanthropist. Visit the Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site while in Albany to see the elegant parlor where she married Alexander Hamilton. If you pop into the Visitors Center Gift Shop, we have these Schuyler Mansion items available for sale!

The Discover Albany Visitors Center is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

07/28/2022

The Visitors Center has a few tours coming up! 🎟

🍺 : Historic Neighborhood Brew Tour - Center Square on Thursday, August 12
🍻: Historic Neighborhood Brew Tour - Warehouse District on Thursday, September 8
🥃: Politics and Prohibition on Saturday, September 10

07/26/2022

Visiting from out-of-town? Make sure to sign our guest log on your way into the Visitors Center. We’ve recently had visitors from Ireland, Texas, Kansas and Spain!

The Discover Albany Visitors Center is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

07/20/2022

Visiting Albany this summer? Add the Visitors Center to your itinerary! Chat with the friendly staff for the inside scoop on attractions, things to do, restaurants and more.

The Discover Albany Visitors Center is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

07/18/2022

Thank you to all who joined us for the "Albany & The Erie Canal: A Skyway Tour" with the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor yesterday! Check out the below from WRGB CBS 6 News, Albany for more.

Discover Albany and the Erie Canalway Heritage Corridor were hosts to an historic Erie Canal walking and cycling tour on the Albany Skyway!

07/15/2022

Have a great weekend, Albany! 🎉 Don't forget that the Discover Albany Visitors Center is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.