Location: Troy
Top Things to do in Troy
Top 5 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Troy, New York (NY)
Troy is a city in the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Rensselaer County. The city is located on the western edge of Rensselaer County and on the eastern bank of the Hudson River. Troy has close ties to the nearby cities of Albany and Schenectady, forming a region popularly called the Capital District. The city is one of the three major centers for the Albany Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which has a population of 1,170,483. At the 2010 census, the population of Troy was 50,129. Troy's motto is Ilium fuit. Troja est, which means "Ilium was, Troy is".
Restaurants in Troy
1. Enigmatic Escapes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Looking for a fun date night activity? Something to do in downtown Troy? Maybe a team building exercise that will teach teamwork, task assessment and delegation, AND have them asking to do it again? Come to Enigmatic Escapes! Search for the clues, solve the mystery, and escape the room!
Reviewed By 470irinap
This was our first Escape room experience and we had the best time! There were six of us and we participated in the Study Room, which was challenging and really fun. The hour flew by! Three days later and we are still talking about how much fun we had. The folks that work there are super nice and we can't wait to go back and try another challenge!
2. EMPAC - Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
3. Houston Field House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Louetta - Georgetown, United States
We were here for college hockey. This is home ice for RPI (increasingly called Rensselaer, I guess). Nice facility in a rather old building but a great place to see a game. Well lite, good seats, reasonable prices, parking. Lots of students, many with season tickets. Knowledgable fans always add to the game. The usual college hoopla with a band and the alma mater played before the third period. Division 1 hockey in a very convenient venue (once you get to Troy). Just drive right there with minimal traffic. All the best teams come thru, BU, Cornell, Clarkson, etc.
4. Hart Cluett Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
The Hart Cluett Museum, operated by Historic Rensselaer County, is a dynamic not-for-profit established in 1927 to connect local history & heritage with contemporary life. Situated in Troy, New York's picturesque downtown Second Street Historic District, our 5 galleries & programs are located in two adjacent 19th-century townhouses and a carriage house. Our furnished house museum is the architecturally significant 1827 marble Hart-Cluett House while our Carr Building showcases fun exhibits, outstanding archives, and a research library. Throughout three seasons we offer Walking Tours and Hidden History Tours. Our renowned four-day-long annual Holiday Greens Show opens Thursday at noon one week after Thanksgiving. Enjoy holiday magic in the Hart-Cluett House Museum decorated in live greens, fragrant garland, and fresh flowers. Troy's widely popular Victorian Stroll grew with the beloved tradition that is the Holiday Green's Show.
Reviewed By napngs - Albany, United States
This museum is the home of the Rensselaer County Historical Society and it is one of the hosts of Troy's annual Victorian Stroll. The Hart & Cluett families were early wealthy Troy families and owned banks, mills (collars & cuffs hence Troy's nickname The Collar City), sponsored Emma Willard School & RPI College. You can tour the entire house on three floors. At Christmas time the house is splendidly decorated to reflect the 1800s. This day is also a major fund raising event for the museum. Many volunteers are available throughout to answer any visitor's questions. Also is the home of many of Troy's historical artifacts. A must for history buffs. Also they offer educational experiences for school children.
5. The Children's Museum of Science and Technology (The Junior Museum)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 44 reviews
CMOST provides an engaging, child-directed learning environment which enables children to learn and grow through play. Designed for children ages 18 months through the tween years, the Museum enables children to investigate, observe, analyze, and build in a pressure-free environment by pairing innovative educational tools and techniques with engaging exhibits and facilitated programming to support active learning. CMOST offers a unique suite of STE(a)M learning experiences including school and community programs; mini.make workshops; summer and vacation day camps; camp-ins; and daily Museum Educator facilitated activities that help children make important connections between science, the world and everyday life. Beyond the Museum, CMOST’s Traveling Programs feature hands-on STE(a)M activities, turning classrooms, libraries and community centers into learning labs.
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