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Times Union Center

51 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12207 (Formerly the Pepsi Arena)
518-487-2000
Ranked #7 of 29 attractions in Albany
4.0 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Type: Civic Centres, Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Owner description: This multipurpose civic center hosts musical performances, ice shows, trade shows and is home to the AHL River Rats, NLP Attack and the Siena Saints... more » Owner description: This multipurpose civic center hosts musical performances, ice shows, trade shows and is home to the AHL River Rats, NLP Attack and the Siena Saints MAAC basketball team. « less
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

The roads to and from the Center are very crowded when there is an event, so it is better to walk from your hotel if you can. This is a typical stadium with vendors encircling the inner area where the seats are located. It was clean and well-maintained.

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Bellmore, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Convenient location to all highway's and comfortably seating

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Burnt Hills, New York
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

I've been here for American Idol three times, Billy Joel and Elton John and many, many other shows. It's a nice place to see a show. The parking could be better. The place is always clean. The staff is friendly.

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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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Having seen Springsteen at larger venues in the Northeast, I have to say the Times Union Center is the place to go! I thought our second tier seats would be up in the nose bleed section but was very pleased to discover I was mistaken. Our seats were terrific. Signage was very good. Lots of staff to help if you... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Saw Springsteen there, good arena, lots of food stations, diverse, good intimate seating

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W Coxsackie
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

good seating for sports events. parking is abundant.

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aruba
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Nice clean and not overly large arena.First time here.Had seats behind stage in upper level. Still had great evening.What a show,Will be back.All the staff working here very friendly; The Boss still has it.

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Albany, New York
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

The TU Center is your typical huge modern central 'room' for big concerts, round, seats all around and up into the balconies. It holds many kinds of events, has its own parking garage, is conveniently located in downtown Albany. Doesn't really have 'character'--all soulless steel. It's big so nosebleed seats don't have good views or sound. But it does a... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

I've been to this arena many times during the last few years and have always enjoyed myself. The box office staff is always friendly and the view is great no matter where you're sitting. One of my favorite memories also occurred at this arena - a man picking up tickets at the box office eating a slice of pizza, he... More

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Upstate NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

Parking in and around the Center is always annoying, but that is what happens in a city setting. Venue is clean, adequate food/beverage vendors, all seats, even top row are good.

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