West End Travel Guide
Albany
Popular places to visit
University at Albany
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University at Albany during your trip to McKownville. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
MVP Arena
Enjoy the sounds of some of today’s biggest performing artists or watch an exciting sports event at a stadium in the very heart of Downtown Albany.
The Egg
One of the country’s most unique buildings, this performance space is both an architectural marvel and a great place to catch a show.
Palace Theater
Old World splendor and modern performance standards meet at this renovated heritage theater located in Albany’s downtown. Tour the building or see a show.
Washington Park
Numerous activities await you in this beloved and idyllic Albany green space, a product of the city’s Golden Age in the late 1800s.
New York State Museum
Marvel at New York garnet, greet an ancient mastodon and ride a carousel at this museum that chronicles the past and present of the Empire State.
Things to do
Albany Sunset Live Music Cruise
Top hotels in West End
Albany Plaza Hotel
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Motel 6 Albany, NY
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Albany
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Albany
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
Park Manor Hotel
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Washington Square
Though Washington Square may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and Albany Institute of History and Art.
Pine Hills
Pine Hills might not have many top sights, but Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and New York State Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Melrose
Melrose might not have many top sights, but Westgate Plaza and Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Sheridan Hollow
If you're spending some time in Sheridan Hollow, Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and Albany Institute of History and Art are top sights worth seeing.
New Scotland
While New Scotland may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and New York State Museum.
Buckingham Lake
Buckingham Lake might not have many top sights, but Westgate Plaza and Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.