Best points of interest near Waterford
49 points of interest · 49 ranked · updated 2026-07-19 · off-season
Explore the best points of interest near Waterford, New York — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 49 points of interest · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Albany International Airport Gallery
7.8 mi away
Albany International Airport Gallery is an art and culture venue located near Latham in upstate New York. Operated by Albany International Airport, the gallery showcases art as…
Why 90: protected / landmark status
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#2
Crescent Bridge
1.8 mi away
Crescent Bridge is a bridge located near Cohoes in upstate New York. Situated in the Capital Region, the structure spans an area in the northeastern part of the state. The bridge…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#3
Troy-Waterford Bridge
2.5 mi away
The Troy-Waterford Bridge is a bridge located in the Capital District of New York, situated near Cohoes in the Hudson Valley region. The bridge spans across the Hudson River…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#4
The Lofts at Harmony Mills
2.8 mi away
The Lofts at Harmony Mills is a historic site located near Cohoes in upstate New York. Originally a textile mill complex, the structure has been converted into residential lofts…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#5
Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center
2.8 mi away
The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center is located in Waterford, New York, near Cohoes. This museum focuses on local history and cultural programming for the region…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#6
Herman Melville House
3.4 mi away
The Herman Melville House is a historic home located at Lansingburgh in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York. It was a home of author Herman Melville between 1838 and 1847. (Source…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#7
112th Street Bridge
3.5 mi away
The 112th Street Bridge is a bridge that carries New York State Route 470 across the Hudson River in New York. It connects Van Schaick Island in the city of Cohoes with the…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#8
Van Schaick Mansion
3.7 mi away
Van Schaick Mansion is a historic house museum located near Cohoes in upstate New York. Operated by the General Peter Gansevoort Chapter of the Daughters of the American…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#9
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Bridge
3.9 mi away
The Thaddeus Kosciusko Bridge, commonly referred to as the Twin Bridges, is a pair of identical through arch, steel bridges which span the Mohawk River between the towns of…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#10
Mechanicville Hydroelectric Plant
4.0 mi away
Mechanicville Hydroelectric Plant is a working museum located in Mechanicville, New York, where visitors can tour an operational hydroelectric facility. The museum offers insight…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#11
Uncle Sam's Grave
4.3 mi away
Uncle Sam's Grave is a historic burial site located near Cohoes in upstate New York. The grave marks the final resting place of Samuel Wilson, a local meat packer whose name…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#12
Esek Bussey Firehouse
5.7 mi away
Esek Bussey Firehouse, now known as Engine Company 8 or Pumper Number 8, is a historic fire station located at Troy in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1891–1892 and…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#13
Kate Mullany House
5.7 mi away
Kate Mullany House is a museum located near Troy, New York. The site preserves the home of Kate Mullany, a significant figure in American labor history who organized laundry…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
Points of Interest near Waterford
The Waterford area has 49 points of interest on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best points of interest near Waterford
How are these points of interest ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
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