Welcome to Rensselaer County! Located in the Hudson-Mohawk Heritage area of Upstate New York's Capital Region.

Rensselaer County is filled with wonderful contradictions and juxtapositions. It's a special place where rural charm meets urban delights, where cultural opportunities and pastoral pastimes happily coexist, and where American heritage meets cutting-edge technology. Stretching thirty miles along the Hudson River, it offers thousands of acres of parks, miles of trails, and more than 500 lakes, ponds, and even championship golf courses. Read More..

Rensselaer Events

History Walks- Murder and Mayhem
10/27/2012
The Rensselaer County Historical Society (RCHS) offers walking tours of historic downtown Troy on Saturday mornings this September and October. Each week brings a different theme for the tours, which are led by RCHS staff and frequently incorporate historic photographs and readings from letters and diaries.   more>
9th annual Holiday Art Fair at Sand Lake Center for the Arts
11/3/2012
Our very popular Holiday Art Fair continues this year! It is always a great place for holiday gift buying. Over 20 artists will present a wide array of artistic offerings including painting, sculpture, photographs, jewelry, pottery and glass work, textile art, and “wearable” art.  Saturday (11/3) from 10 AM to 4 PM; Sunday (11/4) from Noon to 4 pm.  more>