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The City of Rensselaer, NY

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The city of Rensselaer is located in the state of New York in Rensselaer County and has a population of 7,851 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Rensselaer is Albany, approximately 8 miles from the city center.

There are several family restaurants in or near Rensselaer, including Denny's Restaurant, Mr SUBB - East Greenbush- Phone, Casey's Restaurant, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Burger King - Store 1472. For a larger selection of Rensselaer restaurants select our Restaurants tab above.

Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Rensselaer Museums and/or Arenas, including the USS Slater, Fort Crailo, Times Union Center, Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site and Historic Cherry Hill. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Rensselaer please click on the Attractions tab above.

The following 2 airports are located in or near Rensselaer:
- Albany Intl. Airport (ALB)
- Schenectady County Airport (SCH)

Rensselaer, New York Climate and Weather

Current Weather in Rensselaer
In the month of December, Rensselaer experiences an average high temperature of 37 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 21 degrees with an average rainfall of 2.39 inches.

The seasonal climate varies in Rensselaer with daytime temperatures averaging 80 degrees in the summer, and 35 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Rensselaer to receive an average of 2.2 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 3.78 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months.

The temperature has been known to get as high as 101 degrees in the summer and as low as -23 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Rensselaer should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 61 degrees, and nighttime lows of 40.


                                                                                    
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Rensselaer, New York Attractions

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Bousquet Ski Area  - , Pittsfield,
Bousquet Ski Area is a 200-acre ski area located in on a northern summit of Yokun Ridge in Pittsfield, Massachusetts within the Berkshires cultural region. The resort features a vertical drop of 750 feet, a lift-top elevation of 1,818 feet, twenty-four trails, five lifts, one terrain park, and 75% snowmaking capacity.
Briar Creek Golf Course Princetown New York
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Briar Creek Golf Course  - , Princetown,
The Briar Creek Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Schenectady County New York. This course is located in the city of Princetown. Tee times are accepted up to 2 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 518-355-6145.

 


Address: 2347 Pangburn Rd, Princetown, NY 12056
Bronck House Coxsackie Town New York
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Bronck House  - Coxsackie, , , , , , , , town,
Bronck House, which is also referred to as Pieter Bronck House, is a Dutch homestead house in Coxsackie in Greene County, New York that was constructed in 1663 and added to later. It is the oldest structure in upstate New York, and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1967.

 

Brookside Museum Ballston Spa New York
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Brookside Museum  - Ballston Spa,
Brookside Museum, sometimes known as the Aldridge House, is that can be found on the western edge of downtown Ballston Spa, New York. It is a wooden house built in the 1790s, one of the oldest in the village, but modified since then.

 

Brunswick Greens New York
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Brunswick Greens  - , Brunswick,
The Brunswick Greens is a 9 hole public golf course in Rensselaer County New York. Built in 1993, this Brunswick course is open apr 1 to oct 31. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 518-279-3848. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.

 


Address: Route 7, Brunswick, NY 12180
Burden Iron Works Troy New York
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Burden Iron Works  - Troy,
The Burden Iron Works was an iron works and industrial complex on the Hudson River and Wynantskill Creek in Troy, New York. It once housed the Burden Water Wheel, the most powerful vertical water wheel in history. It most likely inspired George Washington Ferris to build the Ferris wheel.

 

Capital Hills At Albany New York
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Capital Hills at Albany  - Albany,
The Capital Hills at Albany is an 18 hole public golf course in Albany County New York. Built in 1929, this Albany course designed by Devereux Emmet is open apr 1 to nov 15. Tee times are accepted up to 1 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 518-438-2208. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 65 O'Neil Rd, Albany, NY 12208
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Catamount Ski Area  - Hillsdale,
Catamount Ski Area is a ski resort located on Mount Fray of the Taconic Mountains in Hillsdale, New York and South Egremont, Massachusetts. It is one of the few remaining family-owned ski areas in New England.
Championship Course At Eagle Crest Golf Club Clifton Park New York
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Championship Course at Eagle Crest Golf Club  - Clifton Park,
The Championship Course at Eagle Crest Golf Club is a 27 hole public golf course in Saratoga County New York. Built in 1961, this Clifton Park course is open apr 1 to nov 30. For tee time information call the pro shop at 518-877-7082. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.

 


Address: 1004 Ballston Lake Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Championship Course At Saratoga Spa State Park Saratoga Springs New York
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Championship Course at Saratoga Spa State Park  - Saratoga Springs,
The Championship Course at Saratoga Spa State Park is a 27 hole public golf course in Saratoga County New York. Built in 1920, this Saratoga Springs course is open apr 1 to dec 1 - closed on mondays. For tee time information call the pro shop at 518-584-2006. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt required.
Address: 60 Roosevelt Dr, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Rensselaer, New York Hotels

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Fairfield Inn By Marriott East Greenbush
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Fairfield Inn By Marriott East Greenbush
124 Troy Rd
East Greenbush, NY 12061

 

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Residence Inn By Marriott Alb East Grnbush
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Residence Inn By Marriott Alb East Grnbush
3 Tech Valley Dr
East Greenbush, NY 12061

 

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites East Greenbush
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites East Greenbush
8 Empire Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144

 

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Americas Best Value Inn
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Americas Best Value Inn
576 Columbia Turnpike
East Greenbush, NY 12061

 

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Econo Lodge Downtown
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Econo Lodge Downtown
110 Columbia Tpke
Rensselaer, NY 12144

 

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Holiday Inn Express Albany Downtown
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Holiday Inn Express Albany Downtown
300 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207

 

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Comfort Inn & Suites Albany/east Greenbush
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Comfort Inn & Suites Albany/east Greenbush
99 Miller Rd
East Greenbush, NY 12033

 

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Hostfield Inn Albany Castleton On Hudson
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Hostfield Inn Albany Castleton On Hudson
1565 Columbia Turnpike
Castleton On Hudson, NY

 

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74 State, An Ascend Hotel Collection Member
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74 State, An Ascend Hotel Collection Member
74 State St
Albany, NY 12207

 

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Crowne Plaza Hotel City Center Albany
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Crowne Plaza Hotel City Center Albany
10 Eyck Plaza
Albany, NY

 

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Rensselaer, New York Restaurants

This is a list of Rensselaer Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Sandwich Shops, Fast Foods & Carry Out, Bar & Grill Restaurants and Truck Stops. Happy Dining!

 
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Denny's Restaurant
120 Troy Road
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518)477-8441
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Casey's Restaurant
77 Washington Avenue
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518)463-3318
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Mr SUBB - East Greenbush- Phone
3 Troy Road
Albany, NY 12202
(518)477-5461
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Kentucky Fried Chicken
600 Columbia Turnpike
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518)477-5129
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Burger King - Store 1472
145 Columbia Turnpike
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518)434-3275
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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar - Greenbush Commons
594 North Greenbush Road
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518)283-0700
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Riverside Travel Plaza
240 Church Street
Albany, NY 12202
(518)449-7924
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18 Wheeler Restaurant
240 Church Street
Albany, NY 12202
(518)449-5008
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Chuckies Kitchen
245 Green
Albany, NY 12202
(518)449-0720
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Mr SUBB - Albany- Phone
City Square Plaza
Albany, NY 12202
(518)472-1005
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