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ITINERARY
3h 33m173 miles32 stops
1
New York State Capitol
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.
2
Colonie Center
Located in the heart of New York’s Capital Region, visitors enjoy the convenience and selection of Colonie Center for shopping, dining, and entertainment. The center is just 5 minutes from the Albany International Airport and is easily accessible from I-87 and I-90 (NY Thruway). Anchored by Whole Foods, Boscov’s and Macy’s, the center has many stores that are unique to the market—from the L.L. Bean retail store to the only P.F. Chang’s China Bistro in the Capital Region. Our center-wide renovation added a two-story fireplace, a family lounge and the DeNooyer Play Park in center court. Plan a night out at the 13-screen Regal digital cinema or At The Pier Arcade. Colonie Center is dog-friendly! Your leashed, well-behaved pups are welcome in the common areas and select stores!
3
Albany Pine Bush Preserve
One of the most endangered regions in the Northeastern United Sates contains almost 6,000 acres of scenic and dramatic landscape rooted in glacial history.
4
Cece's Wool Farm Store
5
Hamilton Square
6
Hudson River Maritime Museum
Tour Hudson River Lighthouses aboard SOLARIS- Our 100% Solar Powered Tour Boat! Take a sailing lesson at our Sailing School. Take a class our Wooden Boat School. Check out our variety of beautiful spaces for events that include boat tours. 2022 Exhibits - "A New Age of Sail: The History and Future of Sail Freight on the Hudson River": examines the long history of sailing cargo vessels on the Hudson River, from the 17th century until their decline in the mid-20th century, and how the lessons of that era might help us combat the challenges of climate change in the 21st century. "Warning Signs: Climate Change in the Hudson Valley" Exhibit This new permanent exhibit at the Hudson River Maritime Museum examines the science and history behind climate change and how it has affected and will continue to affect the Hudson River Valley. "Rescuing the River: 50 Years of Environmental Activism on the Hudson" Tracing the roles of individuals and organizations in the environmental movement in NY.
7
Esopus Meadows Preserve
8
Shaupeneak Ridge
9
John Burroughs Nature Sanctuary
10
Coppersea Distilling
11
River to Ridge Trail
12
Elting Memorial Library
13
G. Steve Jordan Gallery
14
New Paltz Brewing Company
15
The Wurtsboro Airport
Wurtsboro Airport offers sightseeing airplane rides and scenic glider rides year-round set to the backdrop of the Catskill Mountains at our historic airport. We also offer hangar space and aircraft maintenance.
16
Holiday Mountain Ski Resort
17
Catskill Creative Art
A hidden gem in the charming village of Wurtsboro, NY our gallery features the original artwork of local artisans. Their works include paintings, photography, assemblages, pottery, upcycled antiques, art jewelry and various gift items. Located across from Canal Towne Emporium and 2 doors from Crystal Connection.
18
Canal Towne Emporium
19
Bashakill Vineyards
20
Hawk's Nest
21
Hawk's Nest Highway
22
Elks Memorial Park
23
Tri-States Rock
24
Delaware river spa
25
Pickeyweedz
Looking for metaphysical stores near me? We are the largest metaphysical store in the Northeastern US; now shipping herbs, crystals, teas, tarot & so much more! Shop now!
26
Everhart Museum
27
Roll Call
Firearm Sales, Indoor Shooting Range, Training Center
28
Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den
29
Steamtown National Historic Site
This small museum is all about steam engines and their contribution to America's economy in the 19th century.
30
Marine Corps League NE Detachment Museum
31
St. Ann's Monastery And Shrine Basilica
32
Mcdade Park | Scranton
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OVERVIEW
Albany to Scranton
1
Start:New York State Capitol
Albany, New York·
4.5
(866) review
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.
2
Start:Colonie Center
Colonie, New York·
4.0
(94) review
Located in the heart of New York’s Capital Region, visitors enjoy the convenience and selection of Colonie Center for shopping, dining, and entertainment. The center is just 5 minutes from the Albany International Airport and is easily accessible from I-87 and I-90 (NY Thruway). Anchored by Whole Foods, Boscov’s and Macy’s, the center has many stores that are unique to the market—from the L.L. Bean retail store to the only P.F. Chang’s China Bistro in the Capital Region. Our center-wide renovation added a two-story fireplace, a family lounge and the DeNooyer Play Park in center court. Plan a night out at the 13-screen Regal digital cinema or At The Pier Arcade. Colonie Center is dog-friendly! Your leashed, well-behaved pups are welcome in the common areas and select stores!
3
Start:Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Albany, New York·
4.5
(90) review
One of the most endangered regions in the Northeastern United Sates contains almost 6,000 acres of scenic and dramatic landscape rooted in glacial history.
4
Start:Cece's Wool Farm Store
Guilderland, New York·
5.0
(3) review
2080 Western Ave, Guilderland, NY 12084-9517
5
Start:Hamilton Square
Guilderland, New York·
4.0
(1) review
2080 Western Ave, Guilderland, NY 12084-9517
6
Start:Hudson River Maritime Museum
Kingston, Catskill Region, New York·
4.5
(178) review
Tour Hudson River Lighthouses aboard SOLARIS- Our 100% Solar Powered Tour Boat! Take a sailing lesson at our Sailing School. Take a class our Wooden Boat School. Check out our variety of beautiful spaces for events that include boat tours. 2022 Exhibits - "A New Age of Sail: The History and Future of Sail Freight on the Hudson River": examines the long history of sailing cargo vessels on the Hudson River, from the 17th century until their decline in the mid-20th century, and how the lessons of that era might help us combat the challenges of climate change in the 21st century. "Warning Signs: Climate Change in the Hudson Valley" Exhibit This new permanent exhibit at the Hudson River Maritime Museum examines the science and history behind climate change and how it has affected and will continue to affect the Hudson River Valley. "Rescuing the River: 50 Years of Environmental Activism on the Hudson" Tracing the roles of individuals and organizations in the environmental movement in NY.
7
Start:Esopus Meadows Preserve
Ulster Park, Catskill Region, New York·
4.5
(6) review
257 River Rd County Road 24, Ulster Park, NY 12487-5129
8
Start:Shaupeneak Ridge
New Paltz, Catskill Region, New York·
4.5
(6) review
143 Popletown Rd, New Paltz, NY 12561-4532
9
Start:John Burroughs Nature Sanctuary
West Park, Catskill Region, New York·
5.0
(2) review
261 Floyd Ackert Road, West Park, NY
10
Start:Coppersea Distilling
New Paltz, Catskill Region, New York·
4.0
(9) review
239 Springtown Rd, New Paltz, NY 12561-3019
11
Start:River to Ridge Trail
New Paltz, Catskill Region, New York·
4.5
(9) review
41 Springtown Rd, New Paltz, NY 12561-3023
12
Start:Elting Memorial Library
New Paltz, Catskill Region, New York·
4.5
(7) review
93 Main St, New Paltz, NY 12561-1557
13
Start:G. Steve Jordan Gallery
New Paltz, Catskill Region, New York·
5.0
(7) review
Water Street Market 10 Main Street, New Paltz, NY 12561
14
Start:New Paltz Brewing Company
Wawarsing, New York·
4.0
(8) review
7174 State Route 209, Wawarsing, NY 12489
15
Start:The Wurtsboro Airport
Wurtsboro, Mamakating, Sullivan Catskills, Catskill Region, New York·
5.0
(4) review
Wurtsboro Airport offers sightseeing airplane rides and scenic glider rides year-round set to the backdrop of the Catskill Mountains at our historic airport. We also offer hangar space and aircraft maintenance.
16
Start:Holiday Mountain Ski Resort
Monticello, Thompson, Sullivan Catskills, Catskill Region, New York·
3.5
(63) review
99 Holiday Mountain Rd, Monticello, Thompson, NY 12701-3910
17
Start:Catskill Creative Art
Wurtsboro, Mamakating, Sullivan Catskills, Catskill Region, New York·
5.0
(3) review
A hidden gem in the charming village of Wurtsboro, NY our gallery features the original artwork of local artisans. Their works include paintings, photography, assemblages, pottery, upcycled antiques, art jewelry and various gift items. Located across from Canal Towne Emporium and 2 doors from Crystal Connection.
18
Start:Canal Towne Emporium
Wurtsboro, Mamakating, Sullivan Catskills, Catskill Region, New York·
5.0
(5) review
107 Sullivan St, Wurtsboro, Mamakating, NY 12790-8233
19
Start:Bashakill Vineyards
Wurtsboro, Mamakating, Sullivan Catskills, Catskill Region, New York·
4.5
(33) review
1131 South Rd, Wurtsboro, Mamakating, NY 12790-7437
20
Start:Hawk's Nest
Deer Park, Long Island, New York·
3.0
(1) review
New York State Route 97 Hawk's Nest Historic Marker, Deer Park, NY 12780.
21
Start:Hawk's Nest Highway
Port Jervis, New York·
4.5
(47) review
546 Ny-97, Port Jervis, NY 12780
22
Start:Elks Memorial Park
Port Jervis, New York·
4.5
(7) review
Rt 42, Port Jervis, NY 12771
23
Start:Tri-States Rock
Port Jervis, New York·
4.0
(46) review
East Main Street, Port Jervis, NY 12771
24
Start:Delaware river spa
Port Jervis, New York·
4.5
(16) review
298 E Main St, Port Jervis, NY 12771-2211
25
Start:Pickeyweedz
South Abington Township, Pennsylvania·
(0) review
Looking for metaphysical stores near me? We are the largest metaphysical store in the Northeastern US; now shipping herbs, crystals, teas, tarot & so much more! Shop now!
26
Start:Everhart Museum
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(76) review
1901 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18510-2390
27
Start:Roll Call
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
(0) review
Firearm Sales, Indoor Shooting Range, Training Center
28
Start:Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(72) review
300 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA 18503-2001
29
Start:Steamtown National Historic Site
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(902) review
This small museum is all about steam engines and their contribution to America's economy in the 19th century.
30
Start:Marine Corps League NE Detachment Museum
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(8) review
1340 Alder Street, Scranton, PA
31
Start:St. Ann's Monastery And Shrine Basilica
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
(0) review
1233 St Ann Street, Scranton, PA 18504-3034
32
Start:Mcdade Park | Scranton
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(1) review
Mcdade Park, Scranton, PA
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What's the driving distance between Albany and Scranton?
The distance is 173 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 3h 33m mins in normal traffic
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