Rick's Guidebook
Places to Go, Things to Do
Navona
289 New Scotland AvePalace Theatre
19 Clinton AveNeighborhoods
Lark Street is Albany’s “Art District” (between Washington Ave and Madison Ave) - art galleries, restaurants and nightlife! (and my fav wine/liquor store)
15 locals recommend
Lark Street
Lark StreetLark Street is Albany’s “Art District” (between Washington Ave and Madison Ave) - art galleries, restaurants and nightlife! (and my fav wine/liquor store)
Host to sunbathing, frisbee games and Festival events of 80,000+ people, Washington Park is a miniature Central Park, complete with Lake, Bow Bridge, Lake House/Performing Arts Center (Park Playhouse), a Dog Park, Playground, Fountains, Statues, Walking Trails and more...
51 locals recommend
Washington Park
Host to sunbathing, frisbee games and Festival events of 80,000+ people, Washington Park is a miniature Central Park, complete with Lake, Bow Bridge, Lake House/Performing Arts Center (Park Playhouse), a Dog Park, Playground, Fountains, Statues, Walking Trails and more...
Sightseeing
Albany Institute of History & Art
125 Washington AveLarge collection of Egyptian artifacts
City advice
Customs and culture
Get wood fired pizza
If you like wood fired pizza, Restaurant Navona is a must - just down the street, corner of Ontario and New Scotland Ave.
Ways to save
The NYS Museum is “pay what you will”
Our NYS Museum has some amazing exhibits that go on and on (you can get lost in there for hours) and you can always afford a visit. Donate what you can - and if things are tight, you can get a free family experience!