Guidebook for Albany

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Guidebook for Albany

Food Scene

Great food and atmosphere
17 locals recommend
New World Bistro Bar
300 Delaware Ave
17 locals recommend
Great food and atmosphere
Great for breakfast. The other eateries in that area are worthwhile as well.
21 locals recommend
Cafe Madison
1100 Madison Ave
21 locals recommend
Great for breakfast. The other eateries in that area are worthwhile as well.
Great food and spirits. Explore Troy - there's a lot of wonderful stuff!
10 locals recommend
The Shop
135 4th St
10 locals recommend
Great food and spirits. Explore Troy - there's a lot of wonderful stuff!
Great Mexican street food
ama cocina
4 Sheridan Ave
Great Mexican street food

Sightseeing

There are a lot historic buildings in Downtown Albany, notably for architecture.
8 locals recommend
Downtown
8 locals recommend
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
7 locals recommend
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 Rd
Great short hikes, mountain bike rides, and sightseeing. The new nature center is a treat.

Arts & Culture

Always something interesting on exhibit here.
87 locals recommend
New York State Museum
222 Madison Ave
87 locals recommend
Always something interesting on exhibit here.
Local history and a beautiful museum
32 locals recommend
Albany Institute of History & Art
125 Washington Ave
32 locals recommend
Local 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

Standard grocery store that's close by
22 locals recommend
Market32
1060 Madison Ave
22 locals recommend
Standard grocery store that's close by
Natural Food Store
15 locals recommend
Honest Weight Food Co-op
100 Watervliet Ave
15 locals recommend
Natural Food Store

Entertainment & Activities

Independent Movie Theater
20 locals recommend
Landmark's Spectrum 8 Theatres
290 Delaware Ave
20 locals recommend
Independent Movie Theater