4.5New York State Capitol(857 reviews) - UNUSUAL STATE CAPITOL BUILDING Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Art Galleries • Historic Sites • Government Buildings
The New York State Capitol has served as the seat of government for New York since the 1880's. Over 125 years old, the building is a marvel of late 19th-century architectural grandeur. Built by hand of solid masonry, it took 5 architects and 32 years to complete. Over the years meticulous restoration has been done to maintain and protect the Capitol for future generations of New Yorkers.See more..
4.5Buffalo City Hall(456 reviews) - Worth the visit Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Architectural Buildings • Observation Decks & Towers • Government Buildings
The towering City Hall is an art deco masterpiece, richly decorated with figures and symbols portraying the history and spirit of the city. The 28th-floor observation deck offers panoramic views of Lake Erie and western New York.See more..
In June 1965, the cornerstone was laid for what would become The Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza. Marketed at the time as a "Design for the Future," the Plaza exists today as an icon of 20th century Modernist architecture. The Empire State Plaza features 10 state government buildings set on a six-story platform connected by a quarter mile long underground concourse. The Empire State Plaza is complete with historical attractions, walking tours, modern paintings and sculptures, memorials and remembrances, a performing arts center, 42 story observation deck, ice skating rink during the winter and plenty of music and other entertainment in the summer and fall.See more..
4.0Albany City Hall(70 reviews) - Is this actually an attraction? Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Government Buildings
I've been there to pay parking fines and to register my dog, but I was unaware Albany City Hall was a tourist attraction. I will say that they did a fine job collecting my money and were very prompt in depositing my checks. Hence, the three stars.See more..
4.0The Poughkeepsie Post Office(49 reviews) - A very interesting building Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Government Buildings
Historic post office contains murals depicting local history.See more..
4.5New York State Executive Mansion(11 reviews) - The best mansion art tour north of Olana Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Government Buildings
The New York State Executive Mansion is located on Eagle Street in downtown Albany. Since 1875, this house has been home to New York's governors and their families. It is a house that is eclectic in style, filled with history and rich with tradition. It remains a fitting symbol of the variety and greatness of the Empire State. SCHEDULE: Tours of the Mansion are offered September through June on Thursdays at 10:00 and 11:00 a.m., 12:00, 1:00, and 2:00 p.m. to groups of 10 or more, up to a maximum of 30 visitors (including chaperones). RESERVATIONS: Reservations are required and must be made at least two weeks in advance. To schedule a tour, please call. SPECIAL RULE: Photo identification is required for all adults. COST: Tours are free of charge. LOCATION: Tours begin at the front center gate of the Mansion, 138 Eagle Street, Albany. LENGTH: Tours last approximately one hour. ACCESSIBILITY: The Executive Mansion is fully accessible for persons with disabilities. Please inform us of any special needs when making your reservation. ARRIVAL: Please plan to arrive 5 minutes prior to the starting time of your tour. If you are going to be late, or must cancel a tour, kindly notify the Plaza Visitor Center. DIRECTIONS and PARKING: The New York Executive Mansion is a short walking distance from the Empire State Plaza. Starting on Madison Avenue in front of the State Museum, walk down the street to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and turn right onto Eagle Street. Entrance to the Mansion is through the front center (pedestrian) gate. Parking is not available at the Executive Mansion. Buses may unload passengers at the front gate. General Tour: The general tour takes the visitor on a journey through the Mansion, examining its roles as both an official residence and a private home to New York's governors and their families. Tour discussion focuses on past and present New York State governors, architectural history, furnishings and artwork, and the Mansion's present...See more..
4.5Dutchess County Court House(6 reviews) - Where NYS signed the US Constitution Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Government Buildings
This has been the location of the Dutchess County Court House for over 300 years. I believe it is the 4th or 5th building on the site. It is the location where Alexander Hamilton convinced the NYS Delegates to sign the United States Constitution, which was a difficult task. There is a short hip level monument on the sidewalk out front describing this event.See more..
