Washington Park Brownstone Guidebook
Sightseeing
Located in the heart of Albany, NY, Washington Park is the city's main park and a Capital Region hotspot for outdoor activities, events, entertainment, and more. Spanning approximately 89 acres, it's one of the most beautifully sculpted and well-maintained parks around, making it a great place to visit during your time in Albany.
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Washington Park
Located in the heart of Albany, NY, Washington Park is the city's main park and a Capital Region hotspot for outdoor activities, events, entertainment, and more. Spanning approximately 89 acres, it's one of the most beautifully sculpted and well-maintained parks around, making it a great place to visit during your time in Albany.
New York State Museum
222 Madison AveYou must visit one of the most iconic capitals in the entire nation. The empire state’s empire Plaza.
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Empire State Plaza Ice Rink
You must visit one of the most iconic capitals in the entire nation. The empire state’s empire Plaza.
The New York State Capitol, the seat of the New York State government, is located in Albany, the capital city of the U.S. state of New York. The capitol building is part of the Empire State Plaza complex on State Street in Capitol Park. Housing the New York State Legislature, the building was completed in 1899 at a cost of US$25 million (equivalent to $778 million in 2020), making it the most expensive government building of its time. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971, then included as a contributing property when the Lafayette Park Historic District was listed in 1978. The New York State Capitol was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1979.
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New York State Capitol
Washington AvenueThe New York State Capitol, the seat of the New York State government, is located in Albany, the capital city of the U.S. state of New York. The capitol building is part of the Empire State Plaza complex on State Street in Capitol Park. Housing the New York State Legislature, the building was completed in 1899 at a cost of US$25 million (equivalent to $778 million in 2020), making it the most expensive government building of its time. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971, then included as a contributing property when the Lafayette Park Historic District was listed in 1978. The New York State Capitol was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1979.
New York State Executive Mansion
138 Eagle StAlbany City Hall
24 Eagle StAlbany Institute of History & Art
125 Washington AveAlbany Center Gallery
488 BroadwayTen Broeck Mansion
9 Ten Broeck PlHistoric Cherry Hill
523 S Pearl StThe Olana Partnership
5720 NY-9GSchuyler Mansion
32 Catherine StUSS SLATER
141 BroadwayAlbany Pine Bush Preserve
195 New Karner RdAltamont Vineyard & Winery
3001 Furbeck RdCathedral of the Immaculate Conception
125 Eagle StErie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
1 Delaware AvenueHowe Caverns
255 Discovery DrJohn Boyd Thacher State Park
830 Thacher Park RdNEW YORK STATE MILITARY MUSEUM
61 Lake AveOld Stone Fort Museum
145 Fort Rd
Underground Railroad Education Center
194 Livingston AvenueAlbany County Rail Trail
Cohoes Falls [Kahon:ios, Mohawk for "Place of the falling canoe"] is a waterfall on the Mohawk River shared by the city of Cohoes and the town of Waterford, New York. Discovered by the indigenous people, the falls are called Ga-ha-oose by the Mohawks, which means "The place of the falling canoe." Cohoes historian Arthur Masten wrote in his 1880 history that the phrase might mean "Potholes in the River," referring to the potholes that appear in the riverbed when it is dry. However, Kanatsiohareke (Kanatsiohare) and Canajoharie, NY bear names with reference to this meaning in Kanien'ké:ha. In the oral and written tradition of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), the Cohoes Falls are the site where The Great Peacemaker, performed a feat of supernatural strength, convincing the Mohawk people to become the founders of the Iroquois League of Nations or Confederacy. Some historians believe the Mohawks launched the Confederacy as early as 1142 CE, though other experts report dates ranging from 1450–1650.
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Cohoes Falls
Cohoes Falls [Kahon:ios, Mohawk for "Place of the falling canoe"] is a waterfall on the Mohawk River shared by the city of Cohoes and the town of Waterford, New York. Discovered by the indigenous people, the falls are called Ga-ha-oose by the Mohawks, which means "The place of the falling canoe." Cohoes historian Arthur Masten wrote in his 1880 history that the phrase might mean "Potholes in the River," referring to the potholes that appear in the riverbed when it is dry. However, Kanatsiohareke (Kanatsiohare) and Canajoharie, NY bear names with reference to this meaning in Kanien'ké:ha. In the oral and written tradition of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), the Cohoes Falls are the site where The Great Peacemaker, performed a feat of supernatural strength, convincing the Mohawk people to become the founders of the Iroquois League of Nations or Confederacy. Some historians believe the Mohawks launched the Confederacy as early as 1142 CE, though other experts report dates ranging from 1450–1650.
Saratoga Springs is a city in New York State. A hub for thoroughbred horse racing, it’s home to the Saratoga Race Course. The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame displays horse paintings and trophies. Saratoga Spa State Park includes mineral baths, a pool complex and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, a landmark concert venue. Nearby, the Saratoga Automobile Museum exhibits vintage models and race cars.
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Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs is a city in New York State. A hub for thoroughbred horse racing, it’s home to the Saratoga Race Course. The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame displays horse paintings and trophies. Saratoga Spa State Park includes mineral baths, a pool complex and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, a landmark concert venue. Nearby, the Saratoga Automobile Museum exhibits vintage models and race cars.
Saratoga Automobile Museum
110 Avenue of the PinesLake George Bar Crawl
Canada StreetEvents Venues
This other-worldly structure is not just a crucial part of the Albany skyline, it’s a vital part of Albany’s thriving arts and entertainment scene. The Egg hosts cutting-edge performances and living legends. The Egg’s two curved theaters offer excellent acoustics and a naturally intimate atmosphere, making it a favorite for audiences and performers alike.
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The Egg
South Mall ArterialThis other-worldly structure is not just a crucial part of the Albany skyline, it’s a vital part of Albany’s thriving arts and entertainment scene. The Egg hosts cutting-edge performances and living legends. The Egg’s two curved theaters offer excellent acoustics and a naturally intimate atmosphere, making it a favorite for audiences and performers alike.
Palace Theatre
19 Clinton AveCapital Repertory Theatre
251 N Pearl StWashington Avenue Armory
195 Washington AveAlbany Capital Center
55 Eagle StLark Hall
351 Hudson AveFood scene
Your dining experience at 677 Prime will become a memorable moment whether it's a special celebration, or a date night.
Through constant and never ending improvement, the consistent anticipation of our guest's needs and an unrelenting dedication to excellence, we strive to be the best hospitality, events,
dining, food, wine and cocktail destination in
all the Capital Region and beyond.
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677 Prime
677 BroadwayYour dining experience at 677 Prime will become a memorable moment whether it's a special celebration, or a date night.
Through constant and never ending improvement, the consistent anticipation of our guest's needs and an unrelenting dedication to excellence, we strive to be the best hospitality, events,
dining, food, wine and cocktail destination in
all the Capital Region and beyond.
Black & Blue is setting the bar for the New American Steakhouse. Elegant but unpretentious, sophisticated but approachable, b&b's inventive design, inspired cuisine, and complete focus on gracious hospitality drives impressive crowds night after night.
black & blue steak and crab, Albany
1470 Western AveBlack & Blue is setting the bar for the New American Steakhouse. Elegant but unpretentious, sophisticated but approachable, b&b's inventive design, inspired cuisine, and complete focus on gracious hospitality drives impressive crowds night after night.
The Hollow Bar + Kitchen
79 N Pearl StIron Gate Cafe
182 Washington AveEl Mariachi Restaurant
289 Hamilton StBombers Burrito Bar
258 Lark StCity Line Bar and Grill
1200 Western AveRain Modern Chinese
259 Lark StPearl Street Diner
40 N Pearl StRecovery Room Sports Grill
62 New Scotland AveDove + Deer
32 Dove StTanpopo Ramen and Sake Bar
893 BroadwayDinosaur Bar-B-Que
377 River StCH Evans At The Albany Pump Station
19 Quackenbush SquareDruthers Brewing Company
381 Broadway
Bar Vegan
205 Lark StreetThe Washington Tavern
250 Western AveEl Loco Mexican Cafe
465 Madison AveSukhothai
254 Lark St
The Cuckoo's Nest
234 Western Ave
Barcelona Restaurant-Wine Bar
1192 Western AvenueWaterworks Pub
76 Central Ave
Amo La Bella New York
89 Beaver Street
Rosanna's
23 Dove Street
Villa di Como Ristorante
286 Lark StreetCafé Capriccio
49 Grand St
Belt Line 3
340 Hamilton Street
288 Lark Wine & Tap
288 Lark Street
Wizard Burger
74 North Pearl Street
The Skinny Pancake Albany
1 Steuben Street
Herbie's Burgers
196 Lark StreetThe Cuckoo's Nest
234 Western AveShopping
Crossgates
1 Crossgates Mall RdColonie Center
131 Colonie CenterNeighborhoods
Lark Street is a historic street in Albany. It is part of the Arbor Hill, Sheridan Hollow, Center Square, Park South and Hudson/Park neighborhoods, and is located one block east of Washington Park. Lark Street is the site of many independently owned shops, coffee houses, restaurants, art galleries, antique shops, marketing agencies, bars and tattoo shops. Although the part between Madison Avenue and Washington Avenue was rebuilt in 2002-2003 to place new roadways, trees and sidewalks in front of the new shops in the active portion of Lark Street, some local residents have protested against the neglect of the northern end of the street (crossing north of Washington Avenue), which runs down into the less-affluent Arbor Hill neighborhood.[1] Lark Street and Jay Street was used as a location during the filming of Ironweed.[2] The Washington Avenue Armory is located at the corner of Lark Street and Washington Avenue.
Lark Street
Lark StreetMedical Hospitals
Albany Medical Center Emergency Room
43 New Scotland AveSt. Peter’s Hospital
315 S Manning BlvdAlbany Memorial Hospital
600 Northern BlvdColleges and Universities
University at Albany
1400 Washington AveThe College of Saint Rose
432 Western Ave
The College of Saint Rose
432 Western AveAlbany Law School
80 New Scotland Ave
Albany Medical college
43 New Scotland AvenueRensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 8th StSiena College
515 Loudon Rd