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6 ReviewsGet your quick guide to the top hotels, restaurants and things to do.
| Hotel | GBP* | Distance | Rating |
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| Super 8 Schenectady/Albany Area | £50 | 1.4 mi 2.3 km |
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| Stardust Motor Inn | £39 | 1.5 mi 2.4 km |
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| Mallozzis Belvedere Hotel | £90 | 2.3 mi 3.8 km |
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| Hampton Inn Schenectady | £101 | 4.6 mi 7.4 km |
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| Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport | £83 | 7.1 mi 11.5 km |
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| restaurant | Distance | Rating |
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| Corner Ice Cream Store | 1.9 mi 3.0 km |
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| The Bears' Steakhouse | 3.4 mi 5.5 km |
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| The New Winedown Lounge | 4.9 mi 7.9 km |
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| Thing to Do | Distance | Rating |
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| Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza | 0.2 mi 0.3 km |
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| Proctor's Theater | 4.6 mi 7.4 km |
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| Spring Pond Bog | 4.9 mi 7.9 km |
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| Title | Source |
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| “New York State Museum” | Frommer's |
| “Albany's Empire State Plaza delivers art and history” | Poughkeepsie Journal |
| “Albany – A Capital Idea of Historical Proportions” | TravelLady |
The New York State Museum is operated by the New York State Department of Education. Its focus is on New York State social, cultural, natural, and historical artifacts. The splendid modern building houses expansive first and fourth floor exhibition galleries, a cafe, gift shop, and an immense lobby, along with a library and administrative offices. The collection is broad and... more
Very interesting. Lots to see, and it is free. Exhibits from all over the state. The 9/11 part is well done, and there is a lot on the history of NYC. Plenty for the whole family. Visited 8/07 more
This museum was a surprise for me as I didn't expect anything like it in Albany. The focus is the science, history, and culture of New York State. It's free, it's well-curated, it's full of interesting exhibits for all ages and fun things to do for children. Every time I've been there it's been clean and well-cared for, which is... more
I live about 20 miles from Albany, so I've been to the museum about five times. It's nice and big with many exibits- everything from wildlife, science and Indian civilization. My favorite part is the September 11th, 2001 display, which has actual artifacts from the tragedy, videos, artwork and facts on the walls. Stop by if you're in the area.... more
