Road trip from Albany to Yonkers
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ITINERARY
2h 56m143 miles41 stops
1
First Lutheran Church
2
ROCKS
3
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.
4
Albany City Hall
5
New York State Women Veterans Memorial
6
Discover Albany Visitors Center
Staffed tourist information center and gift shop. Also features the USS Albany Heritage Exhibit, highlighting ships named for the capital city from 1846 to the present. Special events and tours featuring the history and culture of the Capital Region are scheduled throughout the year. A self-guided walking tour is available in print. The gift shop offers unique Albany gift items, many locally made. The Visitors Center is open: Monday-Friday 9am-2pm; Saturday 10am-2pm
7
C.H. Evans Brewing Co.
8
All in Adventures Escape Rooms
Escape The Mystery Room is your chance to be a real-life detective. You and your team will work together to find the hidden objects, figure out the clues and solve the puzzles to earn your freedom. But you must move fast – 50 minutes goes quickly! Perfect for date night, hanging out with friends, birthday parties or as corporate team building activity. Book your escape today!
9
5 Wits Albany
5 Wits is cutting-edge, live-action entertainment that immerses you in realistic, hands-on adventures! Located in Crossgates Mall, we have three adventures: Tomb, Deep Space, and Drago's Castle. Your Adventure Awaits!
10
The Crossings of Colonie
11
Pursue the Clue
Looking for adventure? Pursue the Clue takes you and your friends on a real life adventure. Whether investigating a suspicious disappearance or repairing a toxic leak, you figure out how to accomplish a goal using clues and your own wits. Book a room now and get out of the "dinner and a movie" rut! Fun and unique for a birthday, bachelor(ette) party, team building, or family/specia event.
12
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!
13
Amtrak
14
Complexions Spa for Beauty & Wellness
Complexions Spa for Beauty & Wellness combines all of your beauty and relaxation needs into upstate New York's most luxurious, eco-friendly environment. Awaiting you at Complexions is a sanctuary of tranquility and luxury designed to rejuvenate the body, strengthen your spirit and gently eliminate the stresses of the day, inviting wellness and healing into your life. Choose from a menu of services including traditional spa treatment as well as century old beauty rituals from around the world using the finest natural ingredients available. Visit our website at to view a complete listing of our services in hair design, skin care, body massage, spa treatments, med spa services, manicure, pedicuring, barber services, make up and our wonderful retail boutique.
15
Chester A. Arthur Memorial Tomb
16
Vassar College
17
Inner Beauty Salon & Spa
18
Adams Fairacre Farms
The Hudson Valley's "super farm market" since 1919, with locations in Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Newburgh and Wappinger.
19
Petra Island
Petra Island is an 11 acre Private Island on Lake Mahopac, NY that houses two of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterful designs: The Chahroudi House and The Massaro House. Frank Lloyd Wright himself claimed that when the Massaro House was built, it would surpass his Fallingwater. This is a MUST SEE for all architect enthusiast and FLW fans.
20
Wilkens Farm
21
ROCKIN' JUMP
22
Epidavros Day Spa
23
Kykuit, The Rockefeller Estate
Grand home and grounds of this former Rockefeller estate offer a marvelous collection of modern sculptures, Chinese and European ceramics, fine furnishings and beautifully landscaped terraces and gardens.
24
Pretty Funny Vintage
25
The TaSH (Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow) Farmers Market
The TaSH is located in a beautiful park between the historic villages of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow. It runs every Saturday from 8:30am - 2pm, Memorial Day weekend through Thanksgiving and features 30+ vendors sourced from within 100 miles. The market offers free live music, children’s activities, chef demos, educational programs and more creating a wonderful community experience and destination.
26
Irvington Town Hall Theater
27
Bowlmor Lanes
28
O'Connor's Public House White Plains
Have you ever wanted a bar like Cheers in your neighborhood? O'Connor's Public House is that bar! Family run by the O'Connor brothers from Blarney by way of New York, we're a really personal bar - a traditional Irish bar, complete with a resident Irish manager. Renowned for our selection of 15 draft beers, friendly staff and sunny beer garden, O'Connors is a favorite with locals and a destination for visitors. What more could you want in a neighborhood bar?
29
Sprain Ridge Park
30
Central Stage
Westchester County finally has a home for comedy and it's located at the Ridge Hill Shopping Center in Yonkers! Yonkers Comedy Club features show 8:00 and 10:30 every Friday and Saturday with national and local comedians who have been seen on television, in the movies, heard on the radio as well as locally generated up and coming talent! Happy Hour and Open Mic Nights available!
31
Beverly E Smith Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden
32
Showcase Cinema de Lux Ridge Hill
33
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Westchester is the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground. This indoor amusement center is ideal for children aged 3-10 years—with millions of LEGO bricks under one roof, their imagination is the only limitation. Children can build bricktastic memories with 12 LEGO themed attractions including 2 rides, a 4D Cinema, NYC MINILAND and more. Put Ninja skills to the ultimate test in LEGO NINJAGO City Adventure, add creations to a LEGO City-scape in LEGO City Builder, race your car creations down our Build & Test track, pick out the perfect LEGO set in our LEGO Shop or relax with a Starbucks™ beverage in the coffee shop. Please note, LEGOLAND Discovery Center is specifically designed for children so all adults must be accompanied by a child.
34
Rockin' Jump
We're a place where guest enjoy to exercise and let off some steam with our different attractions that include our Slam Dunk Zone, Dodgeball, Rock Wall ect.
35
Broken Bow Brewery
Mission At Broken Bow Brewery, our passion towards offering quality beer that reflects our respect for sustainability and community is deeply personal. Family owned and operated, our earliest brews were designed to be enjoyed with family and friends. With those gatherings as our standard, were committed to delivering every drop with the thoughtful attention to detail that special people and times deserve. Cheers, Lyle, Kathy, Kristen, Mike & Kasey
36
Center for the Urban River at Beczak
The Center for the Urban River at Beczak provides high quality environmental education programs for the local community, is a regional hub for research and monitoring focused on Hudson River, and serves as a welcoming community space for a variety of civic and cultural activities. We offer FREE Saturday youth and family programs, a monthly lecture series, and other special events.
37
Tibbetts Brook Park
38
Empire City Casino
39
Museum Mile
A 22-block stretch along Fifth Avenue that is filled with museums and other art institutions.
40
Excursiones Nyc
EXCURSIONS NYC, provides travel services to all those wishing to travel , ensuring their satisfaction and providing care and family outings fair prices , good advice and compliance by quality management , continuous improvement and total commitment of the team human work .
41
Wave Hill
A non-profit cultural institution that is located on 26 acres in the Bronx, whose mission is to explore the interaction between people and their natural environment through the maintenance of gardens, greenhouses and environmental protection programs for residents and visitors.
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OVERVIEW
Albany to Yonkers
1
Start:First Lutheran Church
Albany, New York·
5.0
(7) review
181 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203-1228
2
Start:ROCKS
Albany, New York·
3.5
(6) review
77 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206-3001
3
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.
4
Start:Albany City Hall
Albany, New York·
4.0
(70) review
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207-1907
5
Start:New York State Women Veterans Memorial
Albany, New York·
3.5
(6) review
260 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12242-0001
6
Start:Discover Albany Visitors Center
Albany, New York·
4.5
(67) review
Staffed tourist information center and gift shop. Also features the USS Albany Heritage Exhibit, highlighting ships named for the capital city from 1846 to the present. Special events and tours featuring the history and culture of the Capital Region are scheduled throughout the year. A self-guided walking tour is available in print. The gift shop offers unique Albany gift items, many locally made. The Visitors Center is open: Monday-Friday 9am-2pm; Saturday 10am-2pm
7
Start:C.H. Evans Brewing Co.
Albany, New York·
4.0
(84) review
19 Quackenbush Sq, Albany, NY 12207-2311
8
Start:All in Adventures Escape Rooms
Albany, New York·
3.5
(68) review
Escape The Mystery Room is your chance to be a real-life detective. You and your team will work together to find the hidden objects, figure out the clues and solve the puzzles to earn your freedom. But you must move fast – 50 minutes goes quickly! Perfect for date night, hanging out with friends, birthday parties or as corporate team building activity. Book your escape today!
9
Start:5 Wits Albany
Albany, New York·
4.5
(80) review
5 Wits is cutting-edge, live-action entertainment that immerses you in realistic, hands-on adventures! Located in Crossgates Mall, we have three adventures: Tomb, Deep Space, and Drago's Castle. Your Adventure Awaits!
10
Start:The Crossings of Colonie
Colonie, New York·
5.0
(8) review
580 Albany Shaker Rd, Colonie, NY 12211-2143
11
Start:Pursue the Clue
Albany, New York·
5.0
(64) review
Looking for adventure? Pursue the Clue takes you and your friends on a real life adventure. Whether investigating a suspicious disappearance or repairing a toxic leak, you figure out how to accomplish a goal using clues and your own wits. Book a room now and get out of the "dinner and a movie" rut! Fun and unique for a birthday, bachelor(ette) party, team building, or family/specia event.
12
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!
13
Start:Amtrak
Rensselaer, New York·
4.0
(86) review
525 East St, Rensselaer, NY 12144-2310
14
Start:Complexions Spa for Beauty & Wellness
Albany, New York·
4.0
(71) review
Complexions Spa for Beauty & Wellness combines all of your beauty and relaxation needs into upstate New York's most luxurious, eco-friendly environment. Awaiting you at Complexions is a sanctuary of tranquility and luxury designed to rejuvenate the body, strengthen your spirit and gently eliminate the stresses of the day, inviting wellness and healing into your life. Choose from a menu of services including traditional spa treatment as well as century old beauty rituals from around the world using the finest natural ingredients available. Visit our website at to view a complete listing of our services in hair design, skin care, body massage, spa treatments, med spa services, manicure, pedicuring, barber services, make up and our wonderful retail boutique.
15
Start:Chester A. Arthur Memorial Tomb
Albany, New York·
4.0
(66) review
Albany Rural Cemetery Cemetery Ave, Albany, NY
16
Start:Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, New York·
4.5
(95) review
124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604-0002
17
Start:Inner Beauty Salon & Spa
Poughkeepsie, New York·
5.0
(8) review
1 Bushwick Rd Suite B, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-3839
18
Start:Adams Fairacre Farms
Wappingers Falls, New York·
4.5
(94) review
The Hudson Valley's "super farm market" since 1919, with locations in Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Newburgh and Wappinger.
19
Start:Petra Island
Mahopac, New York·
4.5
(9) review
Petra Island is an 11 acre Private Island on Lake Mahopac, NY that houses two of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterful designs: The Chahroudi House and The Massaro House. Frank Lloyd Wright himself claimed that when the Massaro House was built, it would surpass his Fallingwater. This is a MUST SEE for all architect enthusiast and FLW fans.
20
Start:Wilkens Farm
Yorktown Heights, New York·
3.5
(77) review
1313 Whitehill Rd, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598-3642
21
Start:ROCKIN' JUMP
Mount Kisco, New York·
3.5
(9) review
333 N Bedford Rd, Mount Kisco, NY 10549-1158
22
Start:Epidavros Day Spa
Mount Kisco, New York·
4.5
(9) review
272 N Bedford Rd, Mount Kisco, NY 10549-1166
23
Start:Kykuit, The Rockefeller Estate
Sleepy Hollow, New York·
4.5
(786) review
Grand home and grounds of this former Rockefeller estate offer a marvelous collection of modern sculptures, Chinese and European ceramics, fine furnishings and beautifully landscaped terraces and gardens.
24
Start:Pretty Funny Vintage
Tarrytown, New York·
4.0
(9) review
80 S Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591-4018
25
Start:The TaSH (Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow) Farmers Market
Sleepy Hollow, New York·
4.5
(9) review
The TaSH is located in a beautiful park between the historic villages of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow. It runs every Saturday from 8:30am - 2pm, Memorial Day weekend through Thanksgiving and features 30+ vendors sourced from within 100 miles. The market offers free live music, children’s activities, chef demos, educational programs and more creating a wonderful community experience and destination.
26
Start:Irvington Town Hall Theater
Irvington, New York·
4.0
(8) review
85 Main St, Irvington, NY 10533-1720
27
Start:Bowlmor Lanes
White Plains, New York·
4.0
(9) review
47 Tarrytown Rd, White Plains, NY 10607-1620
28
Start:O'Connor's Public House White Plains
White Plains, New York·
4.5
(8) review
Have you ever wanted a bar like Cheers in your neighborhood? O'Connor's Public House is that bar! Family run by the O'Connor brothers from Blarney by way of New York, we're a really personal bar - a traditional Irish bar, complete with a resident Irish manager. Renowned for our selection of 15 draft beers, friendly staff and sunny beer garden, O'Connors is a favorite with locals and a destination for visitors. What more could you want in a neighborhood bar?
29
Start:Sprain Ridge Park
Hastings on Hudson, New York·
4.5
(4) review
149 Jackson Ave, Hastings on Hudson, NY 10706-3225
30
Start:Central Stage
Yonkers, New York·
2.5
(9) review
Westchester County finally has a home for comedy and it's located at the Ridge Hill Shopping Center in Yonkers! Yonkers Comedy Club features show 8:00 and 10:30 every Friday and Saturday with national and local comedians who have been seen on television, in the movies, heard on the radio as well as locally generated up and coming talent! Happy Hour and Open Mic Nights available!
31
Start:Beverly E Smith Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden
Yonkers, New York·
4.5
(3) review
19 Dudley St, Yonkers, NY 10701-1103
32
Start:Showcase Cinema de Lux Ridge Hill
Yonkers, New York·
3.5
(3) review
29 Fitzgerald St, Yonkers, NY 10710-7507
33
Start:LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester
Yonkers, New York·
4.0
(587) review
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Westchester is the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground. This indoor amusement center is ideal for children aged 3-10 years—with millions of LEGO bricks under one roof, their imagination is the only limitation. Children can build bricktastic memories with 12 LEGO themed attractions including 2 rides, a 4D Cinema, NYC MINILAND and more. Put Ninja skills to the ultimate test in LEGO NINJAGO City Adventure, add creations to a LEGO City-scape in LEGO City Builder, race your car creations down our Build & Test track, pick out the perfect LEGO set in our LEGO Shop or relax with a Starbucks™ beverage in the coffee shop. Please note, LEGOLAND Discovery Center is specifically designed for children so all adults must be accompanied by a child.
34
Start:Rockin' Jump
Yonkers, New York·
4.0
(8) review
We're a place where guest enjoy to exercise and let off some steam with our different attractions that include our Slam Dunk Zone, Dodgeball, Rock Wall ect.
35
Start:Broken Bow Brewery
Tuckahoe, New York·
4.0
(7) review
Mission At Broken Bow Brewery, our passion towards offering quality beer that reflects our respect for sustainability and community is deeply personal. Family owned and operated, our earliest brews were designed to be enjoyed with family and friends. With those gatherings as our standard, were committed to delivering every drop with the thoughtful attention to detail that special people and times deserve. Cheers, Lyle, Kathy, Kristen, Mike & Kasey
36
Start:Center for the Urban River at Beczak
Yonkers, New York·
4.5
(6) review
The Center for the Urban River at Beczak provides high quality environmental education programs for the local community, is a regional hub for research and monitoring focused on Hudson River, and serves as a welcoming community space for a variety of civic and cultural activities. We offer FREE Saturday youth and family programs, a monthly lecture series, and other special events.
37
Start:Tibbetts Brook Park
Yonkers, New York·
4.0
(30) review
355 Midland Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704-2728
38
Start:Empire City Casino
Yonkers, New York·
3.0
(425) review
810 Yonkers Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704-2030
39
Start:Museum Mile
New York City, New York·
4.5
(67) review
A 22-block stretch along Fifth Avenue that is filled with museums and other art institutions.
40
Start:Excursiones Nyc
New York City, New York·
5.0
(40) review
EXCURSIONS NYC, provides travel services to all those wishing to travel , ensuring their satisfaction and providing care and family outings fair prices , good advice and compliance by quality management , continuous improvement and total commitment of the team human work .
41
Start:Wave Hill
Bronx, New York·
4.5
(327) review
A non-profit cultural institution that is located on 26 acres in the Bronx, whose mission is to explore the interaction between people and their natural environment through the maintenance of gardens, greenhouses and environmental protection programs for residents and visitors.
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What's the driving distance between Albany and Yonkers?
The distance is 143 miles
What's the travel time between Albany and Yonkers?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 2h 56m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Albany and Yonkers?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Yonkers?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Yonkers
What’s the weather like in Yonkers?
The weather in Yonkers is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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