Alcove is located on Hannacroix Creek in Albany County, New York, in the Albany metro area. Major attractions within 10 miles of Alcove include the Bronck Museum, a 17th-century Dutch colonial farmstead and the Irish American Heritage Museum, which is dedicated to recording and presenting the history and heritage of the Irish in the country. Some of the businesses in Alcove are MDS Moving Systems Inc. and Alcove Store. One of the best places to visit when you are in Alcove is the nearby John Boyd Thacher State Park, situated along the Helderberg Escarpment and with activities and amenities such as swimming, trails, hiking, biking, a playground and picnic areas.