Guidebook for Albany
Essentials
Favorite neighborhood deli of local community, including Siena students; stop by for carry-out Italian subs!
Genoa Importing
435 Loudon RdFavorite neighborhood deli of local community, including Siena students; stop by for carry-out Italian subs!
Good selection of TJs favorites; appealing lunch items for pick-up and carry out.
17 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
79 Wolf RdGood selection of TJs favorites; appealing lunch items for pick-up and carry out.
Arts & Culture
Siena College
515 Loudon RdVery pleasant campus; great library; welcoming chapel.
EMPAC, RPI Hockey ... within easy driving distance.
16 locals recommend
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 8th StEMPAC, RPI Hockey ... within easy driving distance.
Albany Institute of History & Art
125 Washington AveAcclaimed regional history and art museum.
Film and art production viewing; several interesting restaurants nearby.
20 locals recommend
Landmark's Spectrum 8 Theatres
290 Delaware AveFilm and art production viewing; several interesting restaurants nearby.
Rensselaer Technology Park
100 Defreest DrChildren's Museum of Science and Technology + high tech office park.
Beautiful campus; engaging arts and lecture programs. Acclaimed men's ice hockey team!
7 locals recommend
Union College
807 Union StBeautiful campus; engaging arts and lecture programs. Acclaimed men's ice hockey team!
Community-minded events, open to the public, in a lovely setting. Urban campus.
10 locals recommend
The College of Saint Rose
432 Western AveCommunity-minded events, open to the public, in a lovely setting. Urban campus.
Everything Else
Albany International Airport
Easy drive to regional airport, ~10 minutes by car.
Rensselaer Rail Station
Driving distance by car = ~15 minutes.
Great walking and running trails. Farmers Market on Saturday mornings in the summertime.
13 locals recommend
The Crossings of Colonie
580 Albany Shaker RdGreat walking and running trails. Farmers Market on Saturday mornings in the summertime.
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
257 Fuller RdCNSE complex, ~15 minutes by car.
St. Peter’s Hospital
315 S Manning BlvdExcellent health care service provider.
Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory
2401 River Rd Highly regarded research facility.
Albany Capital Center
55 Eagle StAlbany's new Convention Center, just opened in March, 2017.
Food Scene
Newton Plaza
Loudon RoadBoutique shops; choice of ethnic restaurants.
Café Capriccio
49 Grand StWood fired Neapolitan pizza!
New World Bistro Bar
300 Delaware AveMenu includes gluten-free and vegan selections.
Third generation-owned restaurant; warm atmosphere, classic menu, fabulous martinis!
8 locals recommend
Jack's Oyster House
42 State StThird generation-owned restaurant; warm atmosphere, classic menu, fabulous martinis!
Whole Foods Market
1425 Central AveLarge store with in-house deli and dining facility.
Risotto
320 Northern BlvdImaginative menu, attractive bar; vegetarian options + small plates are available.
Popular bar, with wood-fired pizza + Italian specialties. Dining rooms serve full meals. Take-out facility next door.
Bellini's Italian Eatery - Latham
624 Loudon RdPopular bar, with wood-fired pizza + Italian specialties. Dining rooms serve full meals. Take-out facility next door.
Locally sourced foods with seasonal menu + impressive bar. Try their wood fired pizza!
11 locals recommend
Navona
289 New Scotland AveLocally sourced foods with seasonal menu + impressive bar. Try their wood fired pizza!
Yang's Asian Bistro
594 Loudon RoadFresh ingredients + an interesting menu = a fine dining experience!
Swifty's Restaurant & Pub
95 Everett RdSightseeing
Take a tour of the NYS Capitol; experience some of the history of New York State.
51 locals recommend
New York State Capitol
Washington AvenueTake a tour of the NYS Capitol; experience some of the history of New York State.
Stop by the Visitors Center in Waterford; view the eastern gateway of the historic Erie Canal.
Erie Canal Lock E-2
Stop by the Visitors Center in Waterford; view the eastern gateway of the historic Erie Canal.
The Pine Hollow Arboretum is a 25-acre member-supported arboretum and nature preserve. Several walking trails, ponds, and bridges throughout the preserve.
The Pine Hollow Arboretum
34 Pine Hollow RdThe Pine Hollow Arboretum is a 25-acre member-supported arboretum and nature preserve. Several walking trails, ponds, and bridges throughout the preserve.
Shopping
Colonie Center
131 Colonie CenterNewly refurbished shopping center; large movie complex.
Variety of shopping choices; national anchor stores + boutique shops. Movie complex on site.
47 locals recommend
Crossgates
1 Crossgates Mall RdVariety of shopping choices; national anchor stores + boutique shops. Movie complex on site.
Boutique shops for every taste and style. Several restaurants, all good.
11 locals recommend
Stuyvesant Plaza
1475 Western AveBoutique shops for every taste and style. Several restaurants, all good.
Scoups
566 Albany Shaker RdSeasonal ice cream stand, with picnic tables. A favorite for all ages!
Drinks & Nightlife
Brown's Brewing Company's Troy Taproom
417 River StWide selection of their own craft beers.