How Do You Spend A Perfect Weekend In Albany, New York?
New York’s capital isn’t exactly known as a vacation paradise, but those travelers willing to give it a try on a weekend away might be surprised by its gritty charm and respectable array of attractions. Some excellent performing arts venues, boisterous bars, nightclubs and interesting spectator sport options add to the allure. Make sure to stop by the Empire State Plaza-Albany’s version of Rockefeller Center and even officially dubbed Nelson A. Rockefeller State Plaza. In addition to the dozens upon dozens of modern sculptures, the plaza is also made dramatically eye-catching by the structures that surround it-from the offbeat “Egg” (the Performing Arts Center) to the towering Corning Tower. Visit the Albany Institute of History & Art, a paean to the region’s past told through the works of its most acclaimed artists. The galleries focused on ancient Egypt are also intriguing. When dining out, consider a meal at Jack’s Oyster House on State Street, an old-school throwback dating to 1913
