Buckingham Lake - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

Hotels near Buckingham Lake

Days Inn by Wyndham Albany SUNY

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2.42 km away from here

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149 Reviews

8.2

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Motel 6-Albany, NY

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2.62 km away from here

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24 Reviews

5.8

$72.99 per nightSelect

Top Activities Near Buckingham Lake

Attractions Near Buckingham Lake

Buckingham Lake Park

0.25 km away from here

Buckingham Lake Park is a beautiful outdoor recreational area located in Albany, New York. Featuring a large lake, trails for hiking and biking, and several picnic areas, it is a great spot for a family outing. Visitors can take advantage of the many amenities the park offers, including two boat launches, a playground, restrooms, and a disc golf course. There are also plenty of benches and seating areas to enjoy the scenery and wildlife.

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Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany - Pastoral Center

1.68 km away from here

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany is one of the oldest dioceses in the United States, dating back to 1847. It includes more than 200 Catholic parishes and missions throughout the seven counties of Albany, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, and Schoharie. The diocese is overseen by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, and its headquarters is located in the city of Albany, New York. The diocese is the home to a number of important institutions.

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Opalka Gallery

2.24 km away from here

The Opalka Gallery in Albany County, New York is an art gallery located in the Erastus Corning II Tower. Founded in 1988, the Gallery is run by the Albany Institute of History & Art and focuses on the visual arts of the Capital Region. The Gallery houses a permanent collection of works by Stanley C. Opalka, a Polish-born artist who was a leader in the contemporary art movement in the 1970s and 1980s, in addition to rotating exhibitions of art from various regional artists.

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Washington Park Lake

2.79 km away from here

Washington Park Lake is a man-made lake located in Washington Park in Albany, New York. The lake was created in 1878 to provide drinking water for the city’s residents. It is surrounded by lush greenery, and is the perfect spot for relaxation and recreation. Visitors can enjoy a stroll around the lake, or take part in the many activities offered in the park such as picnicking, fishing, and boating.

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Washington Park

2.79 km away from here

It is the city's premier park and the site of many festivals and gatherings. As public property, it dates back to the city charter in 1686 and has seen many uses including that of gunpowder storage, square/parade grounds, and cemetery. Daily a lot of people visit this place every day and is one of the popular tourist attractions in Albany county.

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Washington Park Lake House

2.91 km away from here

Washington Park Lake House is an iconic building located in Washington Park in Albany, New York. Built in 1887, the building was designed by prominent local architect Calvert Vaux and is a stunning example of the Second Empire-style of architecture. It is situated just a few miles away from other important landmarks in the area, such as the Ten Broeck Mansion, the Erastus Corning II Tower, the Albany Rural Cemetery, Historic Cherry Hill, Albany City Hall, and the Cathedral of All Saints.

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Discover More Attractions in Albany County, Home of Buckingham Lake

Albany County

Albany County constitutes the central core of the Capital District of New York State. s originally established by the English government in the colonial era, Albany County had an indefinite amount of land.

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Location of Buckingham Lake

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