Guidebook for Troy

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Guidebook for Troy

Food Scene

Delicious Italian Pastries
The Cookie Factory
520 Congress St
Delicious Italian Pastries
Coffee and specialty coffee drinks
27 locals recommend
Daily Grind
46 3rd St
27 locals recommend
Coffee and specialty coffee drinks
Irish/American Pub
O'Brien's Public House
43 3rd St
Irish/American Pub
Casual fine dining in downtown Troy, featuring shareable plates of American food with global influences
20 locals recommend
Peck's Arcade
20 locals recommend
Casual fine dining in downtown Troy, featuring shareable plates of American food with global influences
Good, fresh Asian selections
Plum Blossom
685 Hoosick Rd
Good, fresh Asian selections
Wood fired pizza, homemade italian dinners
18 locals recommend
De Fazio's
266 4th Street
18 locals recommend
Wood fired pizza, homemade italian dinners
Delicious, authentic Polish food
6 locals recommend
Muza
1300 15th St
6 locals recommend
Delicious, authentic Polish food
Delicious, authentic Turkish food
8 locals recommend
Ali Baba
2243 15th St
8 locals recommend
Delicious, authentic Turkish food
An intimate bistro and bar of the old-school Italian style
11 locals recommend
Lo Porto
85 4th St
11 locals recommend
An intimate bistro and bar of the old-school Italian style
Voted best BBQ joint on the river.
22 locals recommend
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
377 River St
22 locals recommend
Voted best BBQ joint on the river.
Troy's food landmark. World famous hot dogs.
Famous Lunch
111 Congress St
Troy's food landmark. World famous hot dogs.
Excellent Breakfast served up super fast.
South Troy Diner
579 1st St
Excellent Breakfast served up super fast.
Great Italian sit down at a very reasonable price
Moscatiello's Italian Family Restaurant
99 N Greenbush Rd
Great Italian sit down at a very reasonable price
Full service diner
Alexis Diner
294 N Greenbush Rd
Full service diner
Classic NYC style pizza and full American menu for delivery or dine-in.
Labella Pizza
174 Main Ave
Classic NYC style pizza and full American menu for delivery or dine-in.
A South Troy landmark. Italian standards & home of "The Cob", sauce-on-top pizza.
7 locals recommend
Red Front
71 Division St
7 locals recommend
A South Troy landmark. Italian standards & home of "The Cob", sauce-on-top pizza.
Home to more than 80 food growers, bakers, chefs and artisans. Open Saturday's until 2 PM.
60 locals recommend
Troy Waterfront Farmers Market
4 River St
60 locals recommend
Home to more than 80 food growers, bakers, chefs and artisans. Open Saturday's until 2 PM.
Classic Italian Pastries
10 locals recommend
Bella-Napoli Italian Bakery
721 River St
10 locals recommend
Classic Italian Pastries
Tearoom and Cafe
22 locals recommend
The Whistling Kettle
254 Broadway
22 locals recommend
Tearoom and Cafe
Unique Mediterranean dishes available for dine-in or take out
Garlic Lovers Corner
235 N Greenbush Rd
Unique Mediterranean dishes available for dine-in or take out
Taiwanese food and a delicious selection of bubble teas.
Lucky Corner
162 3rd St
Taiwanese food and a delicious selection of bubble teas.
Excellent Indian language much and dinner buffet
Indian Flame
Excellent Indian language much and dinner buffet
Delicious Thai Food presented beautifully
SADUDEE
51 Main Avenue
Delicious Thai Food presented beautifully

Essentials

Closest supermarket to stock the fridge.
Hannaford Supermarket
40 Main St
Closest supermarket to stock the fridge.
Across the street from HVCC.
7 locals recommend
Market32
79 Vandenburgh Ave
7 locals recommend
Across the street from HVCC.
Groceries, toiletries and necessities
19 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
210 Northside Dr
19 locals recommend
Groceries, toiletries and necessities
Get your fitness on!
Planet Fitness
660 Hoosick St
Get your fitness on!

Drinks & Nightlife

Large selection of domestic and foreign beers with full kitchen.
28 locals recommend
The Ruck
104 3rd St
28 locals recommend
Large selection of domestic and foreign beers with full kitchen.
A wine bar with cheese and meat plates.
34 locals recommend
Lucas Confectionery
12 2nd St
34 locals recommend
A wine bar with cheese and meat plates.
The local's hidden gem with great selection of beer and outstanding wings.
11 locals recommend
Ale House
680 River St
11 locals recommend
The local's hidden gem with great selection of beer and outstanding wings.
Ales & Lagers from the Hudson Valley
29 locals recommend
Brown's Brewing Company's Troy Taproom
417 River St
29 locals recommend
Ales & Lagers from the Hudson Valley
It's like a Chucky Cheese for grown-ups
12 locals recommend
Footsy Magoos
17 1st St
12 locals recommend
It's like a Chucky Cheese for grown-ups
Great pizza and wing takeout place, right down the street. Crowd is a little tough.
Villa Valenti
729 Pawling Ave
Great pizza and wing takeout place, right down the street. Crowd is a little tough.
Upper Hudson Valley Wine Trail
Northern Cross Vineyard
1103 Beadle Hill Rd
Upper Hudson Valley Wine Trail
Upper Hudson Valley Wine Trail
Amorici Vineyard
174 S Shore Rd
Upper Hudson Valley Wine Trail
Upper Hudson Valley Wine Trail
11 locals recommend
Victory View Vineyard
11975 NY-40
11 locals recommend
Upper Hudson Valley Wine Trail
Upper Hudson Valley Wine Trail
Natural Selection Farm Winery
85 Darwin Rd
Upper Hudson Valley Wine Trail
A bar and beer garden
10 locals recommend
The Hill at Muza
379 Congress St
10 locals recommend
A bar and beer garden
Historic harness-racing track offers some 1,700 gaming machines, casual dining & a DJ-fueled club.
76 locals recommend
Saratoga Casino Hotel
342 Jefferson St
76 locals recommend
Historic harness-racing track offers some 1,700 gaming machines, casual dining & a DJ-fueled club.
Performing Arts Center
336 locals recommend
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
108 Avenue of the Pines
336 locals recommend
Performing Arts Center

Arts & Culture

Hudson Valley Community College, a SUNY associated two-year college
6 locals recommend
Hudson Valley Community College
80 Vandenburgh Ave
6 locals recommend
Hudson Valley Community College, a SUNY associated two-year college
A comprehensive college for women
14 locals recommend
Russell Sage College
65 1st St
14 locals recommend
A comprehensive college for women
A University-preparatory day and boarding school for young women
Emma Willard School
285 Pawling Ave
A University-preparatory day and boarding school for young women
America's oldest technological research university
16 locals recommend
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 8th St
16 locals recommend
America's oldest technological research university
EMPAC, dedicated to advancing research and artistic production at the intersection of technology, media and the performing arts
EMPAC | Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center at Rensselaer
50 8th St
EMPAC, dedicated to advancing research and artistic production at the intersection of technology, media and the performing arts
Fulton Street Gallery sponsors on going contemporary art exhibitions of regional, national and international artists throughout the year
Fulton Street
Fulton Street
Fulton Street Gallery sponsors on going contemporary art exhibitions of regional, national and international artists throughout the year
Known for its near acoustical perfection, each season the Hall presents a variety of outstanding programming, including classical, jazz, acoustic, and world music
36 locals recommend
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
30 2nd St
36 locals recommend
Known for its near acoustical perfection, each season the Hall presents a variety of outstanding programming, including classical, jazz, acoustic, and world music
Troy Public Library located in Downtown Troy
Troy Public Library
100 2nd St
Troy Public Library located in Downtown Troy

Entertainment & Activities

Fun summer outing for everyone.
11 locals recommend
Hollywood Drive-In Theatre
9270 NY-66
11 locals recommend
Fun summer outing for everyone.
Fun summer outing for the family. Troy's minor league baseball team.
Tri-City ValleyCats
80 Vandenburgh Ave
Fun summer outing for the family. Troy's minor league baseball team.
Boat Tour on the Hudson River
Captain J P Cruise Lines
278 River St
Boat Tour on the Hudson River
Great night out for Division 1 Hockey. Fun night for family, friends and the kids.
Houston Field House
1900 Peoples Ave
Great night out for Division 1 Hockey. Fun night for family, friends and the kids.
Live glass blowing demonstrations, gallery/storefront features a large collection of glass art: fine art sculptures, pendants, rings, belt buckles, and marbles.
Prism Glassworks
225 4th St
Live glass blowing demonstrations, gallery/storefront features a large collection of glass art: fine art sculptures, pendants, rings, belt buckles, and marbles.

Parks & Nature

Beautiful NY State Park with crystal clear water for swimming, kayaking and fishing. Great hiking trails, multiple playgrounds, bathrooms, changing rooms and concession stand.
26 locals recommend
Grafton Lake State Park
254 Grafton Lakes State Park Way
26 locals recommend
Beautiful NY State Park with crystal clear water for swimming, kayaking and fishing. Great hiking trails, multiple playgrounds, bathrooms, changing rooms and concession stand.
Municipal Golf Course
Frear Park Municipal Golf Course
2701 Lavin Ct
Municipal Golf Course
Beautiful park on the Hudson River. A lot of great events happening during the warm weather.
6 locals recommend
William D. Chamberlain Riverfront Park
6 locals recommend
Beautiful park on the Hudson River. A lot of great events happening during the warm weather.
Prospect Park is a city owned park centrally located within the City of Troy with 14 tennis courts, 4 handball courts, 2 Basketball Courts, Playground, Picnic Areas, Softball Field, Soccer Field, Comfort Station, Picnic Pavilion, Spray Pool Nature Trail. There is a roadway which surrounds the park with eight parking areas.
12 locals recommend
Prospect Park
65 Prospect Park Road
12 locals recommend
Prospect Park is a city owned park centrally located within the City of Troy with 14 tennis courts, 4 handball courts, 2 Basketball Courts, Playground, Picnic Areas, Softball Field, Soccer Field, Comfort Station, Picnic Pavilion, Spray Pool Nature Trail. There is a roadway which surrounds the park with eight parking areas.
This park includes the following recreational areas: Ice Skating Arena (indoor), Ice Skating Rink (outdoor), Oval Track (400 Meters), 3 Softball Fields, Baseball Field, Soccer Field Football Fields, Tennis Courts, Basketball Court, Playground
Knickerbacker Park
320 7th Avenue
This park includes the following recreational areas: Ice Skating Arena (indoor), Ice Skating Rink (outdoor), Oval Track (400 Meters), 3 Softball Fields, Baseball Field, Soccer Field Football Fields, Tennis Courts, Basketball Court, Playground

Getting Around

International Airport
48 locals recommend
Albany International Airport
48 locals recommend
International Airport
Amtrak Train Station
13 locals recommend
Rensselaer Rail Station
13 locals recommend
Amtrak Train Station
Bus Terminal located in downtown Albany
Albany Bus Terminal station
Bus Terminal located in downtown Albany