A Local's Guide to Albany
Neighborhoods
Charming and boasting new options for dining, entertainment, and shopping, Center Square is a local haven with lots to offer.
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Center Square & Hudson/Park
Charming and boasting new options for dining, entertainment, and shopping, Center Square is a local haven with lots to offer.
Albany's most historic area, home to state offices, performing arts venues, fine dining, and nightlife.
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Downtown
Albany's most historic area, home to state offices, performing arts venues, fine dining, and nightlife.
Food scene
A new addition to Center Square, Dove + Deer is a must for elegant cocktails, rotating seasonal menu items, and a warm ambience.
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Dove + Deer
32 Dove StA new addition to Center Square, Dove + Deer is a must for elegant cocktails, rotating seasonal menu items, and a warm ambience.
A Lark Street hot-spot, Savoy is ideal for cocktail lovers and foodies alike. Featuring classic entrées, late-night pub food, and vegan options, this bar-restaurant is a great place to start or end an evening on the town. Highly recommend their jazz brunch!
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Savoy Taproom
301 Lark StA Lark Street hot-spot, Savoy is ideal for cocktail lovers and foodies alike. Featuring classic entrées, late-night pub food, and vegan options, this bar-restaurant is a great place to start or end an evening on the town. Highly recommend their jazz brunch!
Great drinks, good vibes, and in-house music make this bar-restaurant a go-to destination for a night on the town. Adjacent to the Palace Theater, the Hollow is also a great place for dinner before a show.
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The Hollow Bar + Kitchen
79 N Pearl StGreat drinks, good vibes, and in-house music make this bar-restaurant a go-to destination for a night on the town. Adjacent to the Palace Theater, the Hollow is also a great place for dinner before a show.
Known best for its brunch, Iron Gate is a conveniently-located eatery with delicious options for all. Its lovely patios and décor are just an added bonus at this spot—it's certain to please.
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Iron Gate Cafe
182 Washington AveKnown best for its brunch, Iron Gate is a conveniently-located eatery with delicious options for all. Its lovely patios and décor are just an added bonus at this spot—it's certain to please.
Shopping
Featuring locally-sourced, artisan products, Byron & Gill is a perfect place to window shop as you stroll down Lark Street. Handcrafted jewelry and Albany-themed décor make for great gift options.
Byron & Gill Mercantile
273 Lark StFeaturing locally-sourced, artisan products, Byron & Gill is a perfect place to window shop as you stroll down Lark Street. Handcrafted jewelry and Albany-themed décor make for great gift options.
Drinks
Post is one of the newest additions to the Lark Street scene, and we're so glad to have them. Friendly bartenders and a cozy, chic vibe make this wine bar stand out from the rest. Stop by for a glass or a bottle, and enjoy the beautiful patio seating on a warm night.
Post Wine Bar + Kitchen
200 Lark StPost is one of the newest additions to the Lark Street scene, and we're so glad to have them. Friendly bartenders and a cozy, chic vibe make this wine bar stand out from the rest. Stop by for a glass or a bottle, and enjoy the beautiful patio seating on a warm night.
3Fish is perfect for coffee and a pastry during the week. On weekends, its later hours are ideal for a light snack and wine or beer. The beautiful patio in the back is Albany's best-kept secret.
3Fish Coffee
466 Madison Ave3Fish is perfect for coffee and a pastry during the week. On weekends, its later hours are ideal for a light snack and wine or beer. The beautiful patio in the back is Albany's best-kept secret.
A regular laptop-friendly coffee lounge, Stacks on Broadway is known for an open-air, light atmosphere. Close to Jennings Landing, it's a great spot for a quick coffee before a walk along the Hudson.
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Stacks Espresso Bar
260 Lark StA regular laptop-friendly coffee lounge, Stacks on Broadway is known for an open-air, light atmosphere. Close to Jennings Landing, it's a great spot for a quick coffee before a walk along the Hudson.
Entertainment
Known for its beautiful architecture and big-name talent, the Palace regularly welcomes touring musicians and groups in its historic space.
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Palace Theatre
19 Clinton AveKnown for its beautiful architecture and big-name talent, the Palace regularly welcomes touring musicians and groups in its historic space.
Home to world-class performing arts and events, the Times Union is an entertainment staple for the Capital Region.
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Times Union Center
51 S Pearl StHome to world-class performing arts and events, the Times Union is an entertainment staple for the Capital Region.
Outdoors
Situated in the heart of Albany, Washington Park is a huge part of our community scene. Hosting local events regularly, including festivals and farmers' markets, it offers a calm, green space for families and solo travelers alike.
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Washington Park
Situated in the heart of Albany, Washington Park is a huge part of our community scene. Hosting local events regularly, including festivals and farmers' markets, it offers a calm, green space for families and solo travelers alike.
A must for anyone interested in hiking or the great outdoors. A short drive from Albany is worth it for Thatcher Park's breathtaking views, especially in autumn.
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John Boyd Thacher Eyalet Parkı
830 Thacher Park RdA must for anyone interested in hiking or the great outdoors. A short drive from Albany is worth it for Thatcher Park's breathtaking views, especially in autumn.
Sightseeing
A walking promenade in the center of the Capital, the Empire State Plaza has great views of the city and its unique architecture.
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Empire State Plaza Kongre Merkezi
279 Madison AveA walking promenade in the center of the Capital, the Empire State Plaza has great views of the city and its unique architecture.