Bard Arboretum
An arboretum across Bard College's campus by the Hudson River, including Blithewood Garden and Montgomery Place grounds. Free, open daily sunrise to sunset.
Gardens with a checked street address within 50 straight-line miles of the U.S. Census reference point for Albany, New York. Each result shows its own town; being on this page does not mean a garden is inside Albany city limits. Distances are straight-line, not driving.
Within 50 miles of central Albany. Checked September 28, 2026.
An arboretum across Bard College's campus by the Hudson River, including Blithewood Garden and Montgomery Place grounds. Free, open daily sunrise to sunset.
A botanical garden in Stockbridge with seasonal displays, classes and events. The garden season runs May 1 through October 30.
A nonprofit arboretum in Esperance with trails for walking and hiking. Grounds are open every day; parking is free and a small donation is suggested.
A 200 acre public garden in the Catskills with gardens, meadows, forest trails and a labyrinth. Gardens and trails are open every day; non-members are asked for a $5 donation.
A one acre garden with a walking trail in Troy, open on weekends, with a weekend market, cafe and a shop. Tickets are sold online.
These are gardens we could check against their own official websites, not every garden in the area. “Free” refers to general garden entry, not parking, tours or special events. We do not show live opening status.
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