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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Although Albany is considered to be a fairly safe place, with many visitors...
Last edited: 18 July 2006
History 
Henry Hudson was the first European explorer to visit Albany in the early...
Last edited: 18 July 2006
Tourist Board Info 
The Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau's website, Welcome to Albany! , is a...
Last edited: 30 June 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Located in the northeastern part of the United States, Albany experiences all...
Last edited: 30 June 2006
Introduction 
A rich 300-year history, a thriving arts community and seemingly endless...
Last edited: 06 December 2005
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
When traveling to Albany, visitors will find of few options available.  One of...
Last edited: 10 August 2007
Public Transportation 
Public mass transportation in Albany is in the form of bus service which is...
Last edited: 30 June 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
Albany is very family friendly, my daughter and I just love it here! We live...
Last edited: 30 April 2006
First-time Visitors 
For the first time visitor to Albany, there are two ways to get a wonderful...
Last edited: 29 August 2008
The Performing Arts 
The city of Albany has many, many options for visitors who are fans of the...
Last edited: 30 June 2006
Shopping 
Crossgates Mall, I-87 at I-90, Western Ave, Albany- 3 floors. This mall also...
Last edited: 28 June 2009
Sports & Activities 
When it come to sports, either for spectators or participants, the city of...
Last edited: 30 June 2006
Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza 
The Empire State Plaza is the product of an ambitious center city renewal...
Last edited: 28 September 2008
Lake Lila 
Lake Lila is situated in serene Hamilton County between Long Lake and Tupper...
Last edited: 12 June 2008
New York State Museum 
The New York State Museum serves as a repository for New York State's artistic...
Last edited: 10 March 2009
Shaker Heritage Society 
Shaker Heritage Society operates a small museum and gift shop in the 1848...
Last edited: 30 December 2008
The Egg 
Hovering dramatically over Empire State Plaza, The Egg is a world-class...
Last edited: 28 September 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Demographics here include a substantial number of Italian, Irish, African and...
Last edited: 09 March 2008
Late-night Dining 
Most eateries and restaurants are closed down by 11pm in Albany.  You will be...
Last edited: 23 January 2008
Amo La Bella N.Y. 
Tucked in along narrow side street immediately to the north of the Times Union...
Last edited: 20 July 2009
Gandhi Indian Restaurant Inc. 
Located at the cor. of Lark St. and Central Ave. directly across from the...
Last edited: 18 July 2009
Grandma's Restaurant 
Grandma's is an old-fashioned restaurant that has been delighting visitors for...
Last edited: 28 July 2009
Orchard Tavern 
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Last edited: 23 June 2008
Pinto & Hobbs Tavern 
Latin Night, Just a Latin Affair, Pinto & Hobbs, 32 Dove St, Albany.Every...
Last edited: 29 August 2009
T J's Cafe 
TJ's Cafe is a small casual Dining restaurant nestled in a cozy corner of West...
Last edited: 10 July 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 30 December 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 01 January 2010
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