Guidebook for Albany
Food Scene
O'Toole's Restaurant Pub
1814 Central AveGreat food and good service.
Garden Bistro 24
1207 Troy Schenectady RdBella-Napoli Italian Bakery
672 Loudon RdBest Italian Bakery north of NYC.
Starbucks
127 NY State ThruwayThere is one on every block.
Panera Bread
601 Troy Schenectady RdAwesome place, huge portions and great prices. May have to wait for a table, but well worth it. Family owned and operated. Off peak hours will have you in your seat in seconds.
Ralph's Tavern
1328 Central AveAwesome place, huge portions and great prices. May have to wait for a table, but well worth it. Family owned and operated. Off peak hours will have you in your seat in seconds.
Barnsider
480 Sand Creek RdGreat food. I recommend the rice pilaf and filet-mignon!
Parks & Nature
The Crossings of Colonie
580 Albany Shaker RdVery nice, good walking path.
Million Dollar Beach
Lake George iconic Beach and village.
Moreau Lake State Park
605 Old Saratoga RdBeach and park. Small lake but good for kayaking.
Arts & Culture
Iconic Race Course opens mid July through End of August. The park and city of Saratoga is great for visiting any time.
211 locals recommend
Saratoga racetrack
267 Union AveIconic Race Course opens mid July through End of August. The park and city of Saratoga is great for visiting any time.
New York State Museum
222 Madison AveShopping
Colonie Center
131 Colonie CenterCrossgates
1 Crossgates Mall RdStuyvesant Plaza
1475 Western AveVery nice shops and eateries.
About an hour north, not a a huge outlet, but good shops.
111 locals recommend
The Outlets at Lake George
1424 U.S. 9About an hour north, not a a huge outlet, but good shops.
Essentials
Price Chopper
911 Central AveShopRite of Albany
709 Central AveRite Aid
1863 Central AveWalgreens
1850 Central AveDrinks & Nightlife
Saratoga Springs
Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady
1 Rush StDowntown
Entertainment & Activities
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
108 Avenue of the PinesLake George Bar Crawl
Canada Street