Things to do in Albany (US)

Crowd levels and popular times for Albany : Follow the crowd or avoid the queues by visiting the most popular attractions during the quiet hours as indicated below.

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New York State Museum (Museum)
222 Madison Ave
4.7

New York State Museum is most popular around 2 PM on Tuesdays. It's most quiet on Sundays.

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Washington Park (Park)
35 Willett St
4.6

Washington Park is most popular around 3 PM on Fridays. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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Stuyvesant Plaza (Shopping center)
1475 Western Ave
4.4

Stuyvesant Plaza is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 15 min to 1 hr here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Located in the heart of the Albany area at the intersection of I-87 and I-90/NY State Thruway, Stuyvesant Plaza is the premier open-air retail destination in New York’s state capital region. As a convenient waypoint between New York City and upstate attractions such as the Adirondacks, it serves travelers and locals alike with its category-spanning mix of businesses.

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City Line Bar and Grill (Restaurant)
1200 Western Ave
4.3

Visitors usually stay 1-2 hours here.

As a restaurant, bar, and member of this thriving community, our one goal is to provide creative, quality products made by people who are passionate to do so. City Line Bar and Grill teeters on the border of Guilderland and Albany, NY, yet embodies the look, feel and expectations of our big city inspiration customized at the local level.

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New York State Capitol (Historical)
State St. and
4.6

New York State Capitol is most popular around 12 PM on Wednesdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Thursdays.

Sitting atop Albany’s State Street hill, the New York State Capitol has served as the seat of government for New York since the 1880s. The building is a marvel of late 19th century architectural grandeur, built by hand of solid masonry over a period of 32 years. Take a free tour - highlights of the 45-minute tours can include the legislative chambers, Hall of Governors, Governor’s Reception Room, Hall of New York, historic staircases, and carvings.

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Ralph's Tavern (Italian restaurant)
1328 Central Ave
4.3

Ralph's Tavern is most popular around 6 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

Established in Albany for over 75 years, Ralph's Tavern is a local institution serving classic Italian-American fare. Their menu features favorites like chicken wings, mozzarella sticks, and spaghetti & meatballs, alongside weekday specials. Whether enjoying a casual meal in the welcoming dining area or a drink at the bar, Ralph's Tavern offers a taste of Albany tradition.

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