Guidebook for Cohoes
Sightseeing
Nature abounds on Peebles Island State Park surrounded by the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers. 90 Acres of forest & wild life.
24 locals recommend
Peebles Island State Park
1 Delaware AveNature abounds on Peebles Island State Park surrounded by the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers. 90 Acres of forest & wild life.
Second only to Niagara—Cohoes Falls, also known as the Great Falls of the Mohawk, is one of the largest waterfalls east of the Rocky Mountains. The Mohawk River plunges nearly a hundred feet here, before emptying into the Hudson River. The falls have been regarded as a landmark, a sacred site, a scenic wonder and a source of power for generations.
14 locals recommend
Cohoes Falls
Second only to Niagara—Cohoes Falls, also known as the Great Falls of the Mohawk, is one of the largest waterfalls east of the Rocky Mountains. The Mohawk River plunges nearly a hundred feet here, before emptying into the Hudson River. The falls have been regarded as a landmark, a sacred site, a scenic wonder and a source of power for generations.
Arts & Culture
Cohoes Music Hall
58 Remsen StNYC director's bring NYC caliber shows to Cohoes Music Hall.
World renown acoustics make every concert @ The Troy Music Hall a show stopper.
36 locals recommend
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
30 2nd StWorld renown acoustics make every concert @ The Troy Music Hall a show stopper.
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
108 Avenue of the PinesOnly 35 mins away.
EMPAC—The Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is where the arts, sciences, and technology meet under one roof and breathe the same air. Four exceptional venues enable audiences, artists, and researchers to inquire, experiment, develop, and experience the ever-changing relationship between our senses, technology, and the worlds we create around us. EMPAC is an icon of the New Polytechnic, a new paradigm for cross-disciplinary research and education at Rensselaer.
Designed by London-based Grimshaw Architects, EMPAC opened in fall 2008, with the The New York Times declaring, “The concert hall of the 21st cehttp://empac.rpi.edu/about
EMPAC hill
38 8th StreetEMPAC—The Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is where the arts, sciences, and technology meet under one roof and breathe the same air. Four exceptional venues enable audiences, artists, and researchers to inquire, experiment, develop, and experience the ever-changing relationship between our senses, technology, and the worlds we create around us. EMPAC is an icon of the New Polytechnic, a new paradigm for cross-disciplinary research and education at Rensselaer.
Designed by London-based Grimshaw Architects, EMPAC opened in fall 2008, with the The New York Times declaring, “The concert hall of the 21st cehttp://empac.rpi.edu/about
Everything Else
Rensselaer Rail Station
Train Station only 20 mins away
Parks & Nature
Peebles Island StatePark is a 190-acres located at the confluence of the Mohawk & Hudson rivers in NYS. It offers spectacular river & rapids views for walkers & joggers who take advantage of the miles of paths through the gently rolling & wooded landscape. Picnickers & fishermen come to relax & winter visitors use the facilities to hike & snow shoe
6 locals recommend
Peebles Island State Park Visitor Center
1 Delaware AvePeebles Island StatePark is a 190-acres located at the confluence of the Mohawk & Hudson rivers in NYS. It offers spectacular river & rapids views for walkers & joggers who take advantage of the miles of paths through the gently rolling & wooded landscape. Picnickers & fishermen come to relax & winter visitors use the facilities to hike & snow shoe
ohn Boyd Thacher State Park is a state park located 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Albany, New York, near Voorheesville, in Albany County on State Route 157. Located mostly atop the Helderberg Escarpment, the park has several hiking trails that offer panoramic views of the Green Mountains in Vermont and the Taconic Mountains of the Hudson Valley.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Boyd_Thacher_State_Park#Description
58 locals recommend
John Boyd Thacher State Park
830 Thacher Park Rdohn Boyd Thacher State Park is a state park located 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Albany, New York, near Voorheesville, in Albany County on State Route 157. Located mostly atop the Helderberg Escarpment, the park has several hiking trails that offer panoramic views of the Green Mountains in Vermont and the Taconic Mountains of the Hudson Valley.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Boyd_Thacher_State_Park#Description
Food Scene
A European Style restaurant Located in Historic Downtown Troy,
open 6 days a week for Breakfast, Lunch and *Dinner (*Th,Fr,Sat), also serving Beer & wine.
“Omg...this is the absolutely best restaurant in ALL of the capital region...”
illium Cafe & Bistro with Catering
9 BroadwayA European Style restaurant Located in Historic Downtown Troy,
open 6 days a week for Breakfast, Lunch and *Dinner (*Th,Fr,Sat), also serving Beer & wine.
“Omg...this is the absolutely best restaurant in ALL of the capital region...”
Smith's Restaurant
Live music on deck at times.
https://www.vsicc.net/smiths-of-cohoes-at-van-schaick
Van Schaick Island Country Club
201 Continental AvenueSmith's Restaurant
Live music on deck at times.
https://www.vsicc.net/smiths-of-cohoes-at-van-schaick
Essentials
"Food court meets grocery store!!! Even if this were just a grocery store, it would be a wonderful grocery store! They have a huge selection of everything." However, what makes this even better is that they have a food court inside! Pick up some ready-made dinner!" Pick up a salad at salad bar!"
Market Bistro
873 Loudon Rd "Food court meets grocery store!!! Even if this were just a grocery store, it would be a wonderful grocery store! They have a huge selection of everything." However, what makes this even better is that they have a food court inside! Pick up some ready-made dinner!" Pick up a salad at salad bar!"
Shopping
We are a unique country and primitive gift shop with over 28 local vendors displaying their creativity.
We have country, primitive, vintage, cottage, shabby chic, candles, wreaths, candy, dips and jams, jewelry, and so much more! Stop by our new location and see all of the wonder items to help decorate you home and yourself!!
The Olde Mercantile
130 Remsen StWe are a unique country and primitive gift shop with over 28 local vendors displaying their creativity.
We have country, primitive, vintage, cottage, shabby chic, candles, wreaths, candy, dips and jams, jewelry, and so much more! Stop by our new location and see all of the wonder items to help decorate you home and yourself!!