Food Scene
New World Bistro Bar
300 Delaware AveGreat food and atmosphere
Great for breakfast. The other eateries in that area are worthwhile as well.
21 locals recommend
Cafe Madison
1100 Madison AveGreat for breakfast. The other eateries in that area are worthwhile as well.
The Shop
135 4th StGreat food and spirits. Explore Troy - there's a lot of wonderful stuff!
ama cocina
4 Sheridan AveGreat Mexican street food
Sightseeing
There are a lot historic buildings in Downtown Albany, notably for architecture.
8 locals recommend
Downtown
There are a lot historic buildings in Downtown Albany, notably for architecture.
Parks & Nature
You're so close to the fabulous Adirondack Mountains. Go for a short jaunt or day long hike.
7 locals recommend
Adirondack Park
You're so close to the fabulous Adirondack Mountains. Go for a short jaunt or day long hike.
Great short hikes, mountain bike rides, and sightseeing. The new nature center is a treat.
John Boyd Thacher State Park Visitor Center
830 Thacher Park RdGreat short hikes, mountain bike rides, and sightseeing. The new nature center is a treat.
Arts & Culture
New York State Museum
222 Madison AveAlways something interesting on exhibit here.
Albany Institute of History & Art
125 Washington AveLocal history and a beautiful museum
Everything Else
Interesting shops, plus a post office and independent book store.
Western Ave & Stuyvesant Plaza station
Interesting shops, plus a post office and independent book store.
Essentials
Market32
1060 Madison AveStandard grocery store that's close by
Honest Weight Food Co-op
100 Watervliet AveNatural Food Store
Entertainment & Activities
Landmark's Spectrum 8 Theatres
290 Delaware AveIndependent Movie Theater