Guidebook for Albany

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Guidebook for Albany

Food Scene

Delicious steak house that has a very cool bar. The prices are high and sometimes the wait can be long, but the food is really good. http://mcguiresrestaurant.com/
McGuire's
353 State St
Delicious steak house that has a very cool bar. The prices are high and sometimes the wait can be long, but the food is really good. http://mcguiresrestaurant.com/
quaint, cool and delicious location for dinner. http://winebaronlark.com/index.php
200 Lark St
200 Lark Street
quaint, cool and delicious location for dinner. http://winebaronlark.com/index.php
easy, good pizza right at the end of our street http://www.nohopizza.com/index.html
Noho Pizza
195 Lark St
easy, good pizza right at the end of our street http://www.nohopizza.com/index.html
affordable and pretty good burrito bar. It has a vibrant night scene with a bar above the burrito restaurant.
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Bombers Burrito Bar
258 Lark St
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affordable and pretty good burrito bar. It has a vibrant night scene with a bar above the burrito restaurant.
Really good Indian food located on Lark Street right around the corner from our house.
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Jewel of India
187 Lark St
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Really good Indian food located on Lark Street right around the corner from our house.
Really lovely atmosphere and good food.
The Ginger Man
234 Western Ave
Really lovely atmosphere and good food.
really lovely restaurant dating back three generations.
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Jack's Oyster House
42 State St
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really lovely restaurant dating back three generations.
great for breakfast and/or coffee
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Daily Grind
46 3rd St
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great for breakfast and/or coffee
My personal favorite for brunch and lunch occasions. They have a great outdoor garden that is really lovely when the weather is warm.
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Iron Gate Cafe
182 Washington Ave
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My personal favorite for brunch and lunch occasions. They have a great outdoor garden that is really lovely when the weather is warm.
Really amazing food and you could drive or take the bus.
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New World Bistro Bar
300 Delaware Ave
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Really amazing food and you could drive or take the bus.

Arts & Culture

Interesting space- architecturally and also has some cool exhibits. In addition this museum is the second oldest museum in the country. While it is not fully advertised, it is significant to our city.
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Albany Institute of History & Art
125 Washington Ave
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Interesting space- architecturally and also has some cool exhibits. In addition this museum is the second oldest museum in the country. While it is not fully advertised, it is significant to our city.
Hosts various entertainment events- from Roller Derby to hosting craft beer festivals http://www.thewashingtonavenuearmory.com/index.html
Washington Avenue Armory
195 Washington Ave
Hosts various entertainment events- from Roller Derby to hosting craft beer festivals http://www.thewashingtonavenuearmory.com/index.html

Sightseeing

Visit the Brasilia of North America. The complex was built between 1959 & 1976 at a total cost of $1.7 billion. The plaza was the idea of Governor Nelson Rockefeller. It is on my favorite spots.
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Empire State Plaza
100 S Mall Arterial
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Visit the Brasilia of North America. The complex was built between 1959 & 1976 at a total cost of $1.7 billion. The plaza was the idea of Governor Nelson Rockefeller. It is on my favorite spots.
This park is a real delight for a stroll. It designed by landscape architect Olmsted http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Park_Historic_District_(Albany,_New_York)
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Washington Park
35 Willett St
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This park is a real delight for a stroll. It designed by landscape architect Olmsted http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Park_Historic_District_(Albany,_New_York)
Come view Albany at the highest possible building in New York State (outside of NYC) The observation deck is closed on weekends and be sure to bring identification to enter. Admission is free
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Empire State Plaza
100 S Mall Arterial
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Come view Albany at the highest possible building in New York State (outside of NYC) The observation deck is closed on weekends and be sure to bring identification to enter. Admission is free

Everything Else

Monday/Wednesday night Ashtanga classes are amazing. The space is lovely.
The Center for Nia and Yoga
1720 Central Ave
Monday/Wednesday night Ashtanga classes are amazing. The space is lovely.
local movie theater with some independent films.
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Landmark's Spectrum 8 Theatres
290 Delaware Ave
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local movie theater with some independent films.
Albany's local Food Co-op. One could walk, but it would be easier to take the bus or drive. Its got a great selection of vegetables, meats, and cheeses.
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Honest Weight Food Co-op
100 Watervliet Ave
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Albany's local Food Co-op. One could walk, but it would be easier to take the bus or drive. Its got a great selection of vegetables, meats, and cheeses.

Drinks & Nightlife

This is a great place for an afternoon beer or an evening out.
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Wolff's Biergarten
895 Broadway
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This is a great place for an afternoon beer or an evening out.
This place is awesome! Its great for an evening out to enjoy an old English pub. http://www.theoldeenglish.com/main.html
Broadway
Broadway
This place is awesome! Its great for an evening out to enjoy an old English pub. http://www.theoldeenglish.com/main.html

Essentials

Grocery Store within walking distance to our house (one mile)
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Market32
1060 Madison Ave
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Grocery Store within walking distance to our house (one mile)

Shopping

great Wine store with wine tasting on Friday evenings from 6-8 http://www.capitalwinestore.com/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=1&Itemid=54
348 State St
348 State Street
great Wine store with wine tasting on Friday evenings from 6-8 http://www.capitalwinestore.com/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=1&Itemid=54
This is a small natural foods grocer. They are great.
Lark Natural Foods
217 Lark St
This is a small natural foods grocer. They are great.