Food Scene
Unbelievably good coffee, plus fabulous pastries from Crisan -- the best bakery in town.
15 locals recommend
Stacks Espresso Bar
260 Lark StUnbelievably good coffee, plus fabulous pastries from Crisan -- the best bakery in town.
Great wine selection. Good food. Excellent patio or fireplaces. Easy walk.
Lark + Lily Wine Bar and Kitchen
200 Lark StGreat wine selection. Good food. Excellent patio or fireplaces. Easy walk.
Excellent food and margaritas made from scratch. Amazing guacamole with house made chips. Everything is very fresh and home-made tasting. Lovely people in charge. Easy walk.
11 locals recommend
El Mariachi Restaurant
289 Hamilton StExcellent food and margaritas made from scratch. Amazing guacamole with house made chips. Everything is very fresh and home-made tasting. Lovely people in charge. Easy walk.
Great atmosphere. Great food. Wonderful owner. No AC. Pretty easy walk. Very near Washington Park or Albany History and Art. Dinner most days. Brunch one day.
8 locals recommend
Umana Restaurant & Wine Bar
240 Washington AveGreat atmosphere. Great food. Wonderful owner. No AC. Pretty easy walk. Very near Washington Park or Albany History and Art. Dinner most days. Brunch one day.
Arts & Culture
New York State Museum
222 Madison AveHudson River School paintings, mummies, excellent cafe.
32 locals recommend
Albany Institute of History & Art
125 Washington AveHudson River School paintings, mummies, excellent cafe.
Parks & Nature
Washington Park
Beautiful
Sightseeing
Amazing architecture. Interesting history from good tour guides.
51 locals recommend
New York State Capitol
Washington AvenueAmazing architecture. Interesting history from good tour guides.
State office complex built around a plaza with reflecting pools with fountains. Public art. Looks like Brazilia -- futuristic. Lighted at night. Sunset views over the Hudson River with hilly backdrop. Sunny hangout during the day. Live music sometimes. Free ice skating in winter. Must see. It is right at the end of my street to the east.
11 locals recommend
Empire State Plaza
State office complex built around a plaza with reflecting pools with fountains. Public art. Looks like Brazilia -- futuristic. Lighted at night. Sunset views over the Hudson River with hilly backdrop. Sunny hangout during the day. Live music sometimes. Free ice skating in winter. Must see. It is right at the end of my street to the east.
Entertainment & Activities
Landmark's Spectrum 8 Theatres
290 Delaware AveDrinks & Nightlife
Excellent restaurant and bar. Busy. Make a reservation to eat. Open 7 days. Brunch on weekends. Dinner every day.
17 locals recommend
New World Bistro Bar
300 Delaware AveExcellent restaurant and bar. Busy. Make a reservation to eat. Open 7 days. Brunch on weekends. Dinner every day.
Essentials
Market32
1060 Madison AveYou may be expected to do your own bagging.
Walgreens
41 Holland AvePharmacy. Not really walking distance for most people.