New Scotland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
Activities
Private Axe Throwing for 1 Hour
Our pick of the best New Scotland Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG
Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025
Park Manor Hotel
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Albany SUNY
Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Albany
Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025
Albany Airport Inn
Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around New Scotland
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.
Helderberg
While there might not be top attractions in Helderberg, you can explore the larger area and discover places 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.
Buckingham Lake - Crestwood
Though Buckingham Lake - Crestwood may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Westgate Plaza and Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena.
Whitehall
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Whitehall and surrounding area, you can visit New York State Museum and Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena.
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.