Around Town
Whether you’re a student on our Albany Campus or our
Vermont Campus, there is no lack of things to do in
the surrounding area.
The Albany area offers many interesting things to see and do. The city has all of
the advantages of a major metropolitan area while maintaining the qualities of a
small community.
ACPHS is located in the heart of Albany close to numerous shops, restaurants, museums
and entertainment venues offering everything from top national acts and music festivals
to professional sporting events.
Albany, along with Schenectady, Troy and Saratoga Springs, is part of an area called
the Capital Region, which has approximately 800,000 people, including more than
50,000 college students.
Ski trails, hiking paths, campsites, parks and lakes are scattered throughout upstate
New York and are easily accessible from Albany. The adjoining states of Vermont
and Massachusetts add even more ski slopes, museums, theaters, galleries and shops
for students to enjoy.
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The Colchester/Burlington area is often recognized as one of the America’s best
places to live. The region is home to a wide assortment of outdoor activities and
a vibrant culture filled with music, theater and the arts.
Waterfront Park is a popular destination for residents of the greater Burlington
area. It was made for relaxation with long rows of benches facing Lake Champlain—a
perfect spot to watch the sun set behind the mountains. There is a path along the
park for walking and biking.
Speaking of paths, the Long Trail is the oldest long-distance trail in the United
States. The trail follows the main ridge of the Green Mountains from the Massachusetts-Vermont
line to the Canadian border as it crosses Vermont’s highest peaks.
Vermont also has 20 alpine ski resorts and 30 cross-country touring centers throughout
the state. With 6,052 acres of alpine terrain, 1,269 trails, 179 lifts, and 885
miles of Nordic trails, Vermont skiing accommodates every level, from the advanced
downhiller to the training toddler, from moguls and snowboarding to quiet cross-country
jaunts on skis or snowshoes.
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