The best things to do in Rensselaer County

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Uncle Sam Lanes (opens in a new tab)

600 Fulton St · Troy

Uncle Sam Lanes brings family-friendly fun to Troy, with bumper bowling for kids and Moonlight Bowling featuring music and special effects…

Uncle Sam Lanes brings family-friendly fun to Troy, with bumper bowling for kids and Moonlight Bowling featuring music and special effects lighting. It’s a good pick for a low-key outing with friends or family, whether you’re aiming for a strike or mostly aiming to keep the ball out of the gutter.

From the Rensselaer County newsletter, November 13, 2026

Frear Park Municipal Golf Course (opens in a new tab)

2701 Lavin Ct · Troy

247-acre expanse featuring an 18-hole golf course & ice rink, tennis courts & a nature trail.

247-acre expanse featuring an 18-hole golf course & ice rink, tennis courts & a nature trail.

FunPlex Fun Park (opens in a new tab)

589 Columbia Turnpike · East Greenbush

When your crew needs to burn energy, FunPlex Fun Park delivers with fast go-karts, classic mini golf, and other high-energy attractions…

When your crew needs to burn energy, FunPlex Fun Park delivers with fast go-karts, classic mini golf, and other high-energy attractions that keep everyone moving. A low-stress pick for weekend laughs or group hangouts, with birthday party options and all-ages fun running strong all season.

From the Hudson Valley newsletter, September 5, 2026