Food Scene
The atmosphere is great, the menu is simple, and there is an extensive and ever-changing list of craft beers on tap. Try the cheese board and a flight of beer tastings.
10 locals recommend
Albany Ale and Oyster
281 New Scotland AveThe atmosphere is great, the menu is simple, and there is an extensive and ever-changing list of craft beers on tap. Try the cheese board and a flight of beer tastings.
Excellent, fresh sushi with a fantastic $14.99 (lunch) / $20.99 (dinner) all-you-can-eat sushi deal! Can get busy but the staff is very attentive and friendly.
Kuma Ani
287 New Scotland AveExcellent, fresh sushi with a fantastic $14.99 (lunch) / $20.99 (dinner) all-you-can-eat sushi deal! Can get busy but the staff is very attentive and friendly.
Sovrana Pizza
63 N Lake AveBest pizza in Albany!
Sightseeing
Stunning architecture and NYS history. Free tours 12:30 & 2:30 PM Saturdays.
New York State Education Department
89 Washington AveStunning architecture and NYS history. Free tours 12:30 & 2:30 PM Saturdays.
Essentials
Market32
1060 Madison AveCheckout can get a bit hectic between 5-6pm and weekends.
Entertainment & Activities
Cheaper and closer than Regal Cinemas, playing the perfect range of limited and wide release films. Located next to food, coffee, and ice cream.
20 locals recommend
Landmark's Spectrum 8 Theatres
290 Delaware AveCheaper and closer than Regal Cinemas, playing the perfect range of limited and wide release films. Located next to food, coffee, and ice cream.
Parks & Nature
Capital Hills at Albany
65 O'Neil RdGolf in the summer, dog & walking park in the winter!
Plenty of events year-round, a nice pond, flower gardens, playhouse, and all-around relaxing place to spend time.
50 locals recommend
Washington Park
Plenty of events year-round, a nice pond, flower gardens, playhouse, and all-around relaxing place to spend time.