6 days in Albany & Birmingham Itinerary

Albany is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Albany County. Venture out of the city with trips to The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home (in Lenox), Norman Rockwell Museum (in Stockbridge) and Ozzie's Glass Gallery (in Lee). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, admire the masterpieces at The Clark Art Institute, take in nature's colorful creations at Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home, and enjoy breathtaking views from Erastus Corning II Tower.

To see maps, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Albany road trip planner.

Syracuse to Albany is an approximately 3-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. In October in Albany, expect temperatures between 63°F during the day and 44°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Birmingham.

Birmingham may be one of America's most controversial cities.

Birmingham is known for museums, zoos & aquariums, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, don't miss a visit to Alabama Veterans Memorial Park, grab your bike and head to Rotary Trail, and take an in-depth tour of Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.

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Fly from Albany to Birmingham in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Albany to Birmingham due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Albany in October; daily highs in Birmingham reach 78°F and lows reach 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.