Fun things to do in Albany (US)
Best and most fun things to do in 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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Albany Institute of History & Art (Museum)
125 Washington AveVisitors usually stay up to 2 hours here.
Founded in 1791, the Albany Institute of History & Art is New York’s oldest museum. Its collections document the Hudson Valley as a crossroads of culture, influencing the art and history of the region, the state, and the nation. With more than 35,000 objects in the collection and one million documents in the research library, it is an important resource for the region, giving our community a sense of the part the Hudson Valley played in the American story, and our own place in history.
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Café Capriccio (Italian restaurant)
49 Grand StVisitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here.
Intimate Italian restaurant owned by Jim Rua and his son Franco. Serving both traditional Italian cuisine as well as creative spins based on their travels abroad. Hosting groups to Italy has provided much inspiration on the food menu as well as wine list. Items are made in house or sourced locally.
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Recovery Sports Grill (Restaurant)
62 New Scotland AveRecovery Sports Grill is most popular around 7 PM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay up to 3 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.
We're more than just a sports grill and bar—we're a family and fan friendly restaurant with great food and drink, and a casual atmosphere. Founded by Don Led Duke, owner of BBL Companies, Recovery Sports Grill is more than just a sports grill and bar—it’s a family and fan friendly restaurant with great food and drink, and a casual atmosphere tied together by both local and professional sports.
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Sovrana Grocery Bakery & Deli (Restaurant)
63 N Lake AveSovrana Grocery Bakery & Deli is most popular around 1 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 20 min here. It's most quiet on Saturdays.
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Spinners Pizza & Pub (Pizza restaurant)
22 Picotte DrSpinners Pizza & Pub is most popular around 6 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.
Neighborhood pizza joint offering specialty pies, wings and subs as well as a vegan menu and a variety of catering options.
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Panera Bread (Cafe)
161 Washington Ave Ext Suite 206Panera Bread is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Fridays.
From focusing on quality ingredients to serving our food to you in a warm and welcoming environment, Panera Bread is committed to being an ally to our guests. That means crafting a menu of soups, salads and sandwiches that we are proud to feed our families. You don’t have to compromise to eat well. Whether you want to come in and enjoy a coffee and our complimentary Wi-Fi, or order online using Rapid Pick-Up so you can grab something quickly, Panera Bread Albany is here with warmth and welcome.
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