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Destination Weddings in the Capital District, NY

Destination Weddings in the Capital District, NY

New York's Capital District is a beautiful 10-county region centrally located 140 miles north of Manhattan and 170 miles west of Boston. The Capital District is a diverse region offering a large variety of wedding options including: historic mansions, art galleries, renovated warehouses, museums, antiques, Shaker properties, mountains (Adirondack, Berkshire, Catskills), The Hudson River, lots of lakes, rustic barns, fields and forests, the Appalachian Trail, the Saratoga Race Track, polo clubs, golf, ski resorts, simple country churches, and performing arts centers.

Best of all, transportation is a breeze whether you prefer planes, trains or automobiles via the modern Albany International Airport, and the brand new Albany-Rennselear Amtrak Station.

Map of the Northeast United States

Map of the Northeast United States
Climate: 
The climate in upstate New York is pleasantly warm in the summer and delightfully cold in the winter, with some brief periods of extreme temperatures. The high humidity sometimes produces uncomfortable humidity in the summer and large amounts of snow in the witer months. Gernerally, New York weather is favorable to a variety outdoor activities.
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Currency: 
US Dollar
International calling code: 
+1
Marriage requirements: 
About.com - Marriage in New York
Events & Tourism: 
New York State Tourism
Other resources: 
Top Destinations Newsletter for Upstate New York