Guidebook for Albany
Food Scene
Sukhothai
254 Lark StOur favorite place on Lark, authentic Thai food
Lil' Buddha Tea
Vegan café & tea shop, their smoothies are the best
Lunch & Dinner buffets along with full menu eat-in or take-out
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Jewel of India
187 Lark StLunch & Dinner buffets along with full menu eat-in or take-out
Soho Pizza
269 Lark StThe best pizza on Lark Street
Delicious dessert. Get a slice of cheesecake and a drink for only $5!
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Cheesecake Machismo
293 Hamilton StDelicious dessert. Get a slice of cheesecake and a drink for only $5!
El Mariachi Restaurant
289 Hamilton StAuthentic Mexican food
Asian Place
858 Madison AveOur favorite Asian food place deserves an in-person visit—delivery usually takes an hour
Amazing Wok
267 Lark StThe closest Chinese take-out or delivery
Crisan Bakery
House-made gelato & pastries, tea only $1
The Local 217
12 1/2 Delaware AveQuality late-night dining. Partnered with Suzie's down the block
Taiwan Noodle
218 Central AveHuge bowls of steaming traditional soup just on the other side of the park
Hamilton Street Cafe
317 Hamilton StBreakfast menu 7-10:30 am, great lunch and reasonable prices
Everything Else
Great for sightseeing, along with shopping & NYS business
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Praça do Governador Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza
100 S Mall ArterialGreat for sightseeing, along with shopping & NYS business
New York State Library
222 Madison AvenueArchives & collections useful for research
Drop-ins allowed for various types of classes, like dance, yoga, or zumba
eba Center for Dance and Fitness
Drop-ins allowed for various types of classes, like dance, yoga, or zumba
The Center for Nia and Yoga
1720 Central AveDrop in for a session of whatever level difficulty you prefer
Sightseeing
Free! Interesting rotating exhibits along with permanent collections related to Albany and NYS
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Museu do Estado de Nova Iorque
222 Madison AveFree! Interesting rotating exhibits along with permanent collections related to Albany and NYS
Has much about the history of Albany and the area, as well as interesting rotating exhibits
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Albany Institute of History & Art
125 Washington AveHas much about the history of Albany and the area, as well as interesting rotating exhibits
Capitólio do Estado de Nova Iorque
Washington AvenueGorgeous architecture & history
Spend time on the banks of the Hudson River after crossing a bridge inscribed with a history of Albany
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Corning City Preserve
Quay StreetSpend time on the banks of the Hudson River after crossing a bridge inscribed with a history of Albany
Drinks & Nightlife
Great nachos, wings, and fries. Try the margaritas or a Jimbo: half margarita, half beer
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Bombers Burrito Bar
258 Lark StGreat nachos, wings, and fries. Try the margaritas or a Jimbo: half margarita, half beer
10 Delaware Ave
10 Delaware AvenueLow-key bar with a good draught selection
Shopping
B. Lodge & Company
75 N Pearl StAn eclectic collection of old-school style. Everything from games to clothes
Essentials
Market32
1060 Madison AveSupermarket shopping two blocks away
Arts & Culture
Palace Theatre
19 Clinton Avehttp://palacealbany.com/ for events & tickets