Guidebook for Albany

Lauren And Matt
Lauren And Matt
Guidebook for Albany

Food Scene

Our favorite place on Lark, authentic Thai food
6 locals recommend
Sukhothai
254 Lark St
6 locals recommend
Our favorite place on Lark, authentic Thai food
Vegan café & tea shop, their smoothies are the best
Lil' Buddha Tea
Vegan café & tea shop, their smoothies are the best
Lunch & Dinner buffets along with full menu eat-in or take-out
7 locals recommend
Jewel of India
187 Lark St
7 locals recommend
Lunch & Dinner buffets along with full menu eat-in or take-out
The best pizza on Lark Street
Soho Pizza
269 Lark St
The best pizza on Lark Street
Delicious dessert. Get a slice of cheesecake and a drink for only $5!
7 locals recommend
Cheesecake Machismo
293 Hamilton St
7 locals recommend
Delicious dessert. Get a slice of cheesecake and a drink for only $5!
Authentic Mexican food
11 locals recommend
El Mariachi Restaurant
289 Hamilton St
11 locals recommend
Authentic Mexican food
Our favorite Asian food place deserves an in-person visit—delivery usually takes an hour
Asian Place
858 Madison Ave
Our favorite Asian food place deserves an in-person visit—delivery usually takes an hour
The closest Chinese take-out or delivery
Amazing Wok
267 Lark St
The closest Chinese take-out or delivery
House-made gelato & pastries, tea only $1
Crisan Bakery
House-made gelato & pastries, tea only $1
Quality late-night dining. Partnered with Suzie's down the block
The Local 217
12 1/2 Delaware Ave
Quality late-night dining. Partnered with Suzie's down the block
Huge bowls of steaming traditional soup just on the other side of the park
Taiwan Noodle
218 Central Ave
Huge bowls of steaming traditional soup just on the other side of the park
Breakfast menu 7-10:30 am, great lunch and reasonable prices
Hamilton Street Cafe
317 Hamilton St
Breakfast menu 7-10:30 am, great lunch and reasonable prices

Everything Else

Great for sightseeing, along with shopping & NYS business
9 locals recommend
Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza
100 S Mall Arterial
9 locals recommend
Great for sightseeing, along with shopping & NYS business
Archives & collections useful for research
New York State Library
222 Madison Avenue
Archives & collections useful for research
Drop-ins allowed for various types of classes, like dance, yoga, or zumba
eba Center for Dance and Fitness
Drop-ins allowed for various types of classes, like dance, yoga, or zumba
Drop in for a session of whatever level difficulty you prefer
The Center for Nia and Yoga
1720 Central Ave
Drop in for a session of whatever level difficulty you prefer

Sightseeing

Free! Interesting rotating exhibits along with permanent collections related to Albany and NYS
87 locals recommend
New York State Museum
222 Madison Ave
87 locals recommend
Free! Interesting rotating exhibits along with permanent collections related to Albany and NYS
Has much about the history of Albany and the area, as well as interesting rotating exhibits
32 locals recommend
Albany Institute of History & Art
125 Washington Ave
32 locals recommend
Has much about the history of Albany and the area, as well as interesting rotating exhibits
Gorgeous architecture & history
51 locals recommend
New York State Capitol
Washington Avenue
51 locals recommend
Gorgeous architecture & history
Spend time on the banks of the Hudson River after crossing a bridge inscribed with a history of Albany
13 locals recommend
Corning City Preserve
Quay Street
13 locals recommend
Spend time on the banks of the Hudson River after crossing a bridge inscribed with a history of Albany

Drinks & Nightlife

Great nachos, wings, and fries. Try the margaritas or a Jimbo: half margarita, half beer
21 locals recommend
Bombers Burrito Bar
258 Lark St
21 locals recommend
Great nachos, wings, and fries. Try the margaritas or a Jimbo: half margarita, half beer
Low-key bar with a good draught selection
10 Delaware Ave
10 Delaware Avenue
Low-key bar with a good draught selection

Shopping

An eclectic collection of old-school style. Everything from games to clothes
B. Lodge & Company
75 N Pearl St
An eclectic collection of old-school style. Everything from games to clothes

Essentials

Supermarket shopping two blocks away
22 locals recommend
Market32
1060 Madison Ave
22 locals recommend
Supermarket shopping two blocks away

Arts & Culture

http://palacealbany.com/ for events & tickets
31 locals recommend
Palace Theatre
19 Clinton Ave
31 locals recommend
http://palacealbany.com/ for events & tickets