- The list below includes 86 free or cheap things to do in or near Troy, New York, including 86 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Arts Centers, Bike Paths and Music Venue.
- From Uncle Sam Bikeway to Prospect Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Troy and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Albany, Saratoga Springs, Schenectady and Williamstown.
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Nature enthusiasts, hikers and wildlife photographers enjoy visiting the October Mountain State Forest in Lee, Massachusetts. This state-managed forest is free to enter and is open from sunrise to sunset. Campsites must be reserved for a small fee.
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218 Spring Street, Catskill, NY 12414
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Named a historic site in 1999, the Thomas Cole National Historic Site celebrates the life and art of landscape painter Thomas Cole. The site features the painters former home, available to tour, as well as a map to the trail of landscapes featured in his art.
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Naumkeag House is an extravagant Gilded Age mansion, comprised of the luxurious cottage and its iconic mid-20th century design gardens. The property is on over 46 acres of land, and visitors tour the house and gardens separately.
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Formerly the summer retreat of the Choate family, Naumkeag is an old country estate which comprises of a preserved shingle-styled family home, numerous gardens, fountain pools and more, which are open for public viewing.
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Visitors can explore a historic home that features a variety of European and American furnishings from the early 1900s at Merwin House the. The Merwin House was originally purchased by William and Elizabeth Doane in 1875.
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The Community Theatre is a historic two screen theatre that has been restored to reflect its 1940s cinema style. The theatre provides state-of-the-art surround sound in both theatres and digital projection in booths. The theatre offers concessions and gift certificates.
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The Rockwell Exhibition & Gift Shop is a collection of the works of the famed American artist Norman Rockwell. The facility also sells a wide array of prints and collectibles related to Rockwell's work.
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The Lincoln Mineral Baths is a state-run bathhouse with buoyant mineral waters pumped into the tubs for relaxation and rejuvenation. There are also mud baths, facials, and cream-based massages available to visitors.
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The tallest point in the New York's Catskills, Slide Mountain offers beautiful scenic views. Hikers enjoy the trails in the summer months, while skiers favor the mountain in the winter.