Things to do in Albany (US)

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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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The Gateway Diner (Breakfast restaurant)
899 Central Ave
4.1

The Gateway Diner is most popular around 11 AM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 45 min to 1 hr here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

The Gateway Diner is a family-owned and operated restaurant and has served Albany, NY locals and guests since 1971! Celebrating our 47th year in business, we offer a huge selection of Greek and American breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes, using only top-quality, fresh ingredients for our in-house creations.

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Crossgates Commons Plaza (Shopping center)
161 Washington Ave Ext
4.3

Crossgates Commons Plaza is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 20 min to 1 hr here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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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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The City Beer Hall (Beer)
42 Howard St
4.4

The City Beer Hall is most popular around 11 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay 1-2 hours here. It's most quiet on Sundays.

Cozy beer hall & festive outdoor patio in a historic downtown Albany building. Extensive craft beer selection and inventive food menus shine.

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