15 Passenger Van Rentals and Albany Roadtrip

Albany is the state capital of New York, and a great place to visit with your 15 passenger van rental. It is 136 miles north of New York City, just along the Hudson River. Albany is the fourth oldest city and the second oldest capital in the United States. It was established by Henry Hudson and was part of the fur trade. The English renamed the city Albany when they took over in 1664 after the Duke of York and Albany, later King James II of England. It did not become the state capital until 1777. Since the early 1800s, it was a centre of transportation due to its location on the Hudson River.

Meet at the crossroads

Albany is known as a crossroad city because it is roughly equidistant to New York, Montreal, Buffalo, and Boston. Because of this, a lot of touring artists come through here, often playing at the Palace Theatre or The Egg. The Pepsi Arena is the largest venue in the area, and hosts some of the biggest acts in the nation. When you visit with your 15 passenger van rental, you may want to check out what is happening. The city has put a lot of resources into cultivating neighborhoods. Madison Avenue, Pearl Street, Broadway, and Lark Street are places that you may want to check out with your 15 passenger van rental. Lark Street is where you will find a number of independent shops, coffeehouses, restaurants, and art galleries that you can explore.

Learn more about New York

The New York State Museum is located in Albany near the Empire State Plaza with your 15 passenger van rental. They host art, artifacts, and ecofacts that reflect he state's cultural, natural, and geological development. It is the oldest and largest state museum in the country. They are open daily during business hours and admission is free. Of course, feel free to leave a donation at the door!

What time of year is it?

Throughout the year, there are a number of festivals that you can check out when you visit with your 15 passenger van rental. The Tulip Festival is set in Washington Park and marks the beginning of spring with the flowers in bloom. The Tulip Fest is a celebration of the Dutch heritage of the city. Alive at Five is a free concert that is held on Thursday nights in the summer. It features local, regional, and nation artists. In early August, the African American Family Day Arts Festival provides musical acts, cultural food, and family entertainment. There is also a Latin Fest that takes place in Washington Park.

Go green

There are many green areas of Albany that you can visit with your 15 passenger van rental. Washington Park is the main attraction that you can visit. It is the oldest city park in the state. This areas has been used for over 300 years for recreation. Washington Park is home to many of the festivals that take place throughout the year. The Pine Bush is an inland pine barrens sand dunes and contains over 300 species of vertebrate animals and 1500 species of plants.

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