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The following information was provided by the City of Albany
(http://www.albanyny.org)
Albany
is the jewel in New York's crown. The City, first settled by the Dutch in 1624,
was given its charter in 1686 by Governor Thomas Dongan and became Capital of
the State of New York in 1797. For the first time visitor, it is highly
recommended that you start your tour of Albany at the Visitor's Center located
at 25 Quackenbush Square on Broadway. The Henry Hudson Planetarium at the Center
has wonderful shows to introduce you to the City's history and attractions.
You can take a walking tour or board one of the City's trolleys or AquaDucks
with a guide to describe to you the City's educational and historic sites. The
Visitor's Center can also supply you with information on concert and theater
performances, on dining and lodging options, or help you book a tour on one of
the sightseeing boats that sails on the Hudson River.
For the sports enthusiast, there is hockey, football and basketball at the Times
Union Center Arena, baseball at nearby Heritage Park or, in August, the
thoroughbred racetrack at Saratoga. The City is also noted for its annual Tulip
Festival in May and for its free Alive-at-Five concert series at the Corning
Preserve on the riverfront in the summer.
Also, for more
information on area dining, shopping, and attractions, don’t forget to visit the
Albany County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACCVB) was
incorporated in 1976 to promote the New York State Capital as a destination for
visitors and convention delegates. ACCVB has been assisting meeting specialists
for more than 25 years, acting as a community concierge to attract and assure
successful meetings, conventions and events held in Albany. ACCVB staff works
with its board of directors, members, volunteers and other hospitality
organizations to contribute to the ever-expanding hospitality industry in the
Capital Region and beyond. ACCVB also operates the Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center
(located at historic Quackenbush Square, corner of Clinton Ave. and Broadway in
downtown Albany) and the Information Desk at the Albany International Airport. The ACCVB is an independent, not-for-profit corporation and
serves as Albany County's official tourism promotion agency (TPA) as well as an
administrator of the Capital-Saratoga Region's marketing efforts. |
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Tour three centuries of architecture, from the newly renovated Million
Dollar Staircase in the NYS Capitol to the awe inspiring "Egg" at the
Empire State Plaza. Experience the region's tradition of cultural
festivals, concerts and special events. Visit our extraordinary museums,
theatres and restaurants, and you'll know why you should experience
Albany, looks like histroy, feels like a vacation. Albany's business districts and neighborhoods abound with
exciting cultural heritage. Albany's countryside is home to many diverse
examples of historic house sites and public spaces including the Pruyn House and
the first Shaker Meeting House.
Information about the entire Hudson Valley Region
can be found at
www.hvnet.com
Airport Information
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into the city center
As the major air
center for the Capital Region, Northeastern New York and Western New
England, the Albany International Airport offers a wide-range of
facilities and services. A recently completed multi-million dollar
capital redevelopment project included a new 230,000 square foot
terminal, parking garage, Air Traffic Control Tower, and cargo facility.
The airport has also embarked on a five-year $232 million Capital Plan
to improve and maintain safety and to meet the needs of air travelers
and air carriers well into the 21st Century.
http://www.albanyairport.com
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