Guidebook for Albany
Food Scene
Delicious steak house that has a very cool bar.
The prices are high and sometimes the wait can be long, but the food is really good.
http://mcguiresrestaurant.com/
McGuire's
353 State StDelicious steak house that has a very cool bar.
The prices are high and sometimes the wait can be long, but the food is really good.
http://mcguiresrestaurant.com/
200 Lark St
200 Lark Streetquaint, cool and delicious location for dinner.
http://winebaronlark.com/index.php
Noho Pizza
195 Lark Steasy, good pizza right at the end of our street
http://www.nohopizza.com/index.html
affordable and pretty good burrito bar. It has a vibrant night scene with a bar above the burrito restaurant.
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Bombers Burrito Bar
258 Lark Staffordable and pretty good burrito bar. It has a vibrant night scene with a bar above the burrito restaurant.
Really good Indian food located on Lark Street right around the corner from our house.
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Jewel of India
187 Lark StReally good Indian food located on Lark Street right around the corner from our house.
The Ginger Man
234 Western AveReally lovely atmosphere and good food.
Jack's Oyster House
42 State Streally lovely restaurant dating back three generations.
Daily Grind
46 3rd Stgreat for breakfast and/or coffee
My personal favorite for brunch and lunch occasions.
They have a great outdoor garden that is really lovely when the weather is warm.
19 yerel halk öneriyor
Iron Gate Cafe
182 Washington AveMy personal favorite for brunch and lunch occasions.
They have a great outdoor garden that is really lovely when the weather is warm.
New World Bistro Bar
300 Delaware AveReally amazing food and you could drive or take the bus.
Arts & Culture
Interesting space- architecturally and also has some cool exhibits. In addition this museum is the second oldest museum in the country. While it is not fully advertised, it is significant to our city.
32 yerel halk öneriyor
Albany Institute of History & Art
125 Washington AveInteresting space- architecturally and also has some cool exhibits. In addition this museum is the second oldest museum in the country. While it is not fully advertised, it is significant to our city.
Hosts various entertainment events- from Roller Derby to hosting craft beer festivals
http://www.thewashingtonavenuearmory.com/index.html
Washington Avenue Armory
195 Washington AveHosts various entertainment events- from Roller Derby to hosting craft beer festivals
http://www.thewashingtonavenuearmory.com/index.html
Sightseeing
Visit the Brasilia of North America.
The complex was built between 1959 & 1976 at a total cost of $1.7 billion.
The plaza was the idea of Governor Nelson Rockefeller. It is on my favorite spots.
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza
100 S Mall ArterialVisit the Brasilia of North America.
The complex was built between 1959 & 1976 at a total cost of $1.7 billion.
The plaza was the idea of Governor Nelson Rockefeller. It is on my favorite spots.
This park is a real delight for a stroll. It designed by landscape architect Olmsted
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Park_Historic_District_(Albany,_New_York)
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Washington Park
35 Willett StThis park is a real delight for a stroll. It designed by landscape architect Olmsted
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Park_Historic_District_(Albany,_New_York)
Come view Albany at the highest possible building in New York State (outside of NYC)
The observation deck is closed on weekends and be sure to bring identification to enter.
Admission is free
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza
100 S Mall ArterialCome view Albany at the highest possible building in New York State (outside of NYC)
The observation deck is closed on weekends and be sure to bring identification to enter.
Admission is free
Everything Else
Monday/Wednesday night Ashtanga classes are amazing.
The space is lovely.
The Center for Nia and Yoga
1720 Central AveMonday/Wednesday night Ashtanga classes are amazing.
The space is lovely.
local movie theater with some independent films.
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Landmark's Spectrum 8 Theatres
290 Delaware Avelocal movie theater with some independent films.
Albany's local Food Co-op. One could walk, but it would be easier to take the bus or drive. Its got a great selection of vegetables, meats, and cheeses.
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Honest Weight Food Co-op
100 Watervliet AveAlbany's local Food Co-op. One could walk, but it would be easier to take the bus or drive. Its got a great selection of vegetables, meats, and cheeses.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a great place for an afternoon beer or an evening out.
18 yerel halk öneriyor
Wolff's Biergarten
895 BroadwayThis is a great place for an afternoon beer or an evening out.
This place is awesome!
Its great for an evening out to enjoy an old English pub.
http://www.theoldeenglish.com/main.html
Broadway
BroadwayThis place is awesome!
Its great for an evening out to enjoy an old English pub.
http://www.theoldeenglish.com/main.html
Essentials
Market32
1060 Madison AveGrocery Store within walking distance to our house (one mile)
Shopping
great Wine store with wine tasting on Friday evenings from 6-8
http://www.capitalwinestore.com/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=1&Itemid=54
348 State St
348 State Streetgreat Wine store with wine tasting on Friday evenings from 6-8
http://www.capitalwinestore.com/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=1&Itemid=54
Lark Natural Foods
217 Lark StThis is a small natural foods grocer. They are great.