The Hudson River and lush verdant forests frame Albany, while its political dynamism contrasts with a natural and nostalgic charm as authentically American as apple pie. New York City may be the Big Apple, but “Smallbany” tempts with apple picking, warm cider donuts, and the many adult-only flavors of farm cideries. Sandra Foyt’s 100 Things to Do in Albany Before You Die reveals the beauty, excitement, and surprises of New York’s Capital City.