Daytime Tours/Events

Albany Aqua Ducks (www.albanyaquaducks.com)
The Albany Aqua Ducks, an amphibious tour company, operates in New York State's Capital Region and features historic tours of the Capital City of Albany and the Home of Uncle Sam, Troy. The Ducks offer unique, educational and fun-filled tours. The Albany Aqua Ducks also operate a trolley loop tour from May to September, and their trolleys are available for charters, tours or conference transportation.

Capital Experience
Visit the highlights of Albany, the Capital of New York State, including the Urban Cultural Park Visitors Center, and Planetarium, the Capitol Building, and the Corning Observation Tower at the Empire State Plaza. (Approximately 3 hours)

Capital Experience Including Lunch
Begin the day with the Capital Experience and continue with lunch (Included). Then visit the New York State Museum featuring the complete history of New York State from the development of the Adirondacks to the modern New York metropolis. An optional alternative visit to the destroy escort USS Slater is available. (Approximately 5-6 hours)

Historic Homes Tour
More than 300 years old, Albany offers sites deeply rooted in American history. The city's rich Dutch and English heritage are evident in the Ten Broeck Mansion, Historic Cherry Hill and the Schuyler Mansion. Decents will take you through each home explaining the family history of these remarkable dwellings. Lunch is provided. March through November. (Approximately 6 hours)

Henry's Slowboat
A slow and easy cruise down the Hudson River past downtown Albany, old Dutch homes and gracious mansions. Day and evening cruises are available. Buttet lunches or dinners are available on board. Transfers included. Deposit required. May through November. (Approximately 10am to 3pm and 6pm to 10pm)

Saratoga Highlights
Home of the Nation's oldest operating race track, Saratoga Springs is delightful. Begin with a visit to beautiful Yaddo Gardens - preserved for musicians and writers. Then, on to National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame for the complete history of horse racing. Following lunch (included), visit the National Museum of Dance, in the summer months. In winter months, rejuvenate in the Roosevelt Baths in soothing Saratoga Springs spa water. A year-round option is a visit to the NYS Military Museum. (Aproximately 6 hours. Shorter tours also available)

Adirondack Steamboat Adventure
Cruise the shoreline of Lake George Village to the Sagamore pier. Lunch at The Sagamore Resort following the cruise. Built in 1883 in Victorian style, the hotel and its lovely gardens have been fully restored to their original splendor. Available May through October. (Approximately 6 hours. Shoreline cruise approximately 1.25 hours.)

Howe Caverns
Guided tours 156 feet underground via modern elevators along smooth brick walkways. 80 minute guided tour with underground boatride.

Hall of Fame Tours
The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York is only 1.25 hours from Albany. Enjoy the history of America's past time with an option of lunch at the historic Otesaga Hotel. (Aproximately 7 hours). The Basketball Hall of Fame is Springfield Massachusettes is only 1.5 hours away.

Evening Events
Dinner/Show Options
The Capital Region offers several dinner and entertainment options. Packages include complete dinners, excellent seats, transportation and escorts. Popular venues include: Proctor's Theatre, Capital Rep, The Egg at the Empire Plaza, and the Saratoga Perfroming Arts Center.

Daily-Double Dinner
An evening of harness racing excitement. You will be picked up at your hotel and chauffeured trackside for a complete dinner with clubhouse admission included. Available January through November. Minimal deposit required. (Approximately 6pm to 11pm).

Lake George Dinner Cruise
Board the Lac-du Saint Sacrement and enjoy the beauty of Lake George. During your two-and-one-half hour dinner cruise, you will view the magnificent Adirondack Mountains and the historic homes on the most beautiful lake in the Northeast. (Approximately 5pm to 11pm).