Albany is served by the Albany International Airport which is 3½ miles north of the city, just off I-87, (near Latham).

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Visitors' Center - The Albany Visitors' Center has frequently scheduled special events. 
  From I-90 take exit 6-A and merge with the southbound traffic on I-787. From I-787 take exit 4-B which deposit you at Quackenbush Square. The Albany County Convention and Visitors Bureau is at 25 Quackenbush Square.
  For more information phone 1-800-258-3582 (toll free) .

Horse-Drawn Trolley Tours - Many tourists and residents enjoy the horse-drawn carriage tours. These are guided tours of downtown Albany in a horse-drawn 20-passenger open (but covered) trolley. For more information and schedules phone 1-518-434-0405.

Henry Hudson Planetarium - Their web site tells it all and so very well, but - in brief: two shows every Saturday. One at 11:30a directed at kids in grades K through 3rd. A second at 12:30p directed at kids in 4th grade or above - and adults. The actual content of these shows is on a rotation basis (see their web site for specifics).
  For more information phone 1-518-434-0405.
  The Planetarium is in the Visitors' Center complex in Quackenbush Square (see above).

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USS Slater/DEHF - A fully restored, battle- ready World War II Destroyer Escort. These were the the zippy little ships that escorted our convoys searching for and destroying lurking Nazi U-Boats. The USS Slater is the last member of this class of ships which has been authentically restored to battle-ready condition.
  Open for tours April through November, Wednesday through Sunday from 10a to 4p.
  For more information phone 1-518-431-1943 or visit their web site: USSSlater.
  From I-787 take exit 3-A and follow signs to Broadway and Quay Streets on the Hudson River.

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception - This is the 'Bishop's Church' in the Diocese of Albany. It is the oldest, Neo-Gothic Cathedral structure in the United States and one of the great church structures of North America.
  The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception welcomes individual and group tours (by appointment) throughout the year. 
  For more information, directions and to make an appointment phone 1-518-463-4447 or visit their web site: Cathedral.
  From I-787 take exit 4-B and follow Clinton Avenue to Chapel Street. Turn left  and go 4 blocks to Columbia Street. Turn right, go 2 blocks and turn left. You will see the Cathedral (25 Eagle Street).

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