Referred to as one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the state, Rensselaer County is a place for families, professionals, patrons of the arts, and agri-tourism enthusiasts alike.

 

Rensselaer County is a place that truly caters to families, from our interactive Children’s Museum of Science and Technology, which was named one of the top 20 Science Centers by Parent magazine, to the thrilling Tri-city Valley Cats minor league baseball team. In addition, see collegiate hockey at its best, found at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Or, take a step back in time and take in a movie at one of the County’s two drive-in theaters.

 

If rich and historic heritage is what you are seeking, then Rensselaer County is the place to be. The influence of the Dutch can be seen in our many historic sites from Crailo State Historic Site to the Knickerbocker Mansion. Troy is the birth place of the Industrial Revolution and today is at the fore front of technology.

 

Did you know? Troy has more Tiffany windows per square mile than any other place in the world!

 

For those who prefer the arts, Rensselaer County boasts many art venues with the world renowned acoustically perfect Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. For a more edgy sound, patrons can check out the indie band favorite, Revolution Hall or for eclectic performances, the new EMPAC center on the RPI Campus. Award winning productions can be seen at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts or the New York State Theater Institute.

 

For a taste of Rensselaer County at its finest there is no better place than the Rensselaer County and Troy’s Farmers Markets, which provides an opportunity for fresh local products throughout the year. And try the award winning fruit wine featured at the County’s first winery, Brookview Station Winery at Goold Orchards.