Best places in New Scotland
Discover the best places in New Scotland, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 24 places in the city.
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Thacher State Park
State park
Wooded state park along cliffs offering trails, camping, rock climbing, sports & playgrounds.
4.80 (3.1K reviews)
2
John Boyd Thacher State Park Visitor Center
Visitor center
👍👍 We were really excited to be hiking again as we really hadn't much during the pandemic and a few hours drive was okay by us as well. It was a beautiful day after a week of rain. Not all the trails are yet so we need to return. Staff was helpful as well.
4.80 (330 reviews)
3
Windowbox Cafe Bob & Linda's
Breakfast restaurant
👍👍 Patrons have been coming to this establishment for years due to the environment, and welcoming atmosphere. You feel at home from the second you walk in! Food is cooked to how you like it and is always fresh! Every member of the staff is pleasant and enjoyable to be around! There's a reason why the W...
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4.70 (327 reviews)
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Indian Ladder Farms
Orchard
👍👍 Indian Ladder Farms pretty much offers something great for everyone! They have a farm store, pick your own apples orchard, cidery, restaurant, and beer garden. The food from the Yellow Rock restaurant was fantastic and the staff was friendly. The farm store products were excellent as well. Apples fr...
4.50 (1.8K reviews)
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Indian Ladder Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 The Indian Ladder Trail is the Albany area's best hike! The views from the top of escarpment are phenomenal. The trail has well built staircases and rails to protect against a serious fall from the ledges that are a part of the trail. As you walk along you will notice many unique rock formations. Th...
4.70 (304 reviews)
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Track 32 Italian Pub
Italian restaurant
😠 Came here a lot. Last night my wife got a big old grasshopper in her salad. Staff didn’t even apologize. I know these things can happen, but I mean it got by the salad prep person, and the waitress. I don’t want to ruin the place, but come on, that’s a pretty big mistake. Then just not saying ANYTHI...
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4.40 (848 reviews)
8
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
Education center
Serene setting with 450+ acres of wetlands, forests & fields, 10+ miles of trails & guided tours.
4.70 (167 reviews)
9
Emma Cleary's Cafe
Restaurant
👍👍 I live in Niskayuna; totally worth the drive today! I am a turkey club connoisseur and was so impressed by theirs. I love the attention to little details...the lettuce was curly and crisp, tomatoes were good (it's April in New York!); the pickle on the side was substantial. Good fries too. Also, I...
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4.50 (284 reviews)
11
Indian Ladder Farms Cidery and Brewery
Brewery
👍👍 We hikes the Nature Trails then enjoyed some beverages and great good.
4.50 (272 reviews)
12
Pizza By Dominick
Pizza restaurant
👍👍 The owner was incredibly friendly and nice. I walked in at 5:30 on a busy Friday night. They clearly had many orders in progress. But still, he said it would only be about 25 mins for a large pizza. When I was cashing out I explained that it was my first time there, and had just happened to stop on...
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4.70 (90 reviews)
14
Northern Barrell
Bar
😐 I so want this to be good but I stopped in on a Friday night with a large party and was a bit disappointed. Apparently the wagyu burger was awesome per the other patrons but I hemmed and hawed and ordered the fish fry special which was cooked perfectly but had zero flavor. I can accept this if the...
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4.50 (105 reviews)
15
China Garden
Chinese restaurant
👍👍 I've visited quite a few Chinese food restaurants in a 20 mile radius and this is by far the best. Food is always fresh, delicious, and the portions are very generous. The staff is very nice and friendly. They are also very fast.
$ $$$
4.40 (103 reviews)
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Bennett Hill Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Fantastic hiking area and beautiful any season. Well kept trails, with many spots at the summit to picnic, sit and soak in the beautiful view, or paint the scenery. The trail does become a bit of a scramble in some spots (steep), others are more gradual of an incline. Many opportunities to observe w...
4.70 (53 reviews)
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Brick House Pizza
Pizza restaurant
👍👍 They have great thin crust pizza, which you can see the owner making it on the spot.
The fact that they can make a pizza in less than 20 min is one of the reasons why I prefer this place out of all in the capital region.
The hostess + owner is a delight, very helpful, gentle and very nice. The place...
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4.10 (136 reviews)
18
Paint Mine Trailhead Parking Lot
Parking lot
👍👍 All the times I’ve been to Thatcher Park, I never knew this waterfall was there. It’s so easy to access. Simply park in the Paint Mine lot and you can see the Falls from there. I didn’t do the entire trail but what I did walk was very easy.
4.80 (39 reviews)
