Albany is the capital city of the state of New York. It sits 150 miles north of New York City on the Hudson River. The city has a population of nearly 100,000 and it is the fourth largest urban area in the state. Albany was first settled in 1614 and it officially became a city in 1686. It was the official capital of the state by 1797 and of the original colonies, it is one of the oldest settlements to survive. The city has won the All-American City Award twice in the past and it has many noticeable developments throughout its limits. As you make plans to visit New York's capital city, check out the hotels Albany has to offer for your stay.
The capital of New York has more than 400 years of history with outstanding attractions, family oriented events, entertaining historic sites, top class museums and much more. The town is a college region with an artist-based community that ensures your experience will be memorable.
Albany has a large array of attractions and activities including the Albany Capitol Building. You can take tours of the building any weekday and enjoy this stunning piece of 19th century architecture. The building is truly a masterpiece and it has been restored and well kept over the years. Because of the devotion in the planning of the structure, it remains one of the more widely recognized capitol buildings in the nation.
Over the years, Albany's geographic location has made it a good stop for famous acts between New York City and Montreal. The Palace Theatre and The Egg are wonderful venues for music, theater and other performances. The TU Center, however, is the largest musical venue in the city and draws internationally prominent bands, sporting events and other large-scale events.
There are many different neighborhoods within the city that attract entertainment and, therefore, plenty of tourists. Madison Avenue, Lark Street and Peal Street all have a variety of establishments including restaurants, bars, clubs, stores and more. These streets are the most popular nightlife areas in the city, but they also draw people to their attractions during the day.
The most popular festival in the city is the annual Tulip Festival, which takes place in Washington Park and aims to celebrate the Dutch heritage of the city. Thousands of tulips bloom in the park each May and the festival draws around 80,000 people each year. The city also has many other events each year such as the African American Family Day Arts Festival, the Albany Jazz Festival and the art and music festival known as the Lark Fest.
This city has a large political and historical significance and you can see evidence of that within the many different museums and historic buildings. There are 57 locations that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and five different Historic Landmarks. The city also has a number of museums, historic districts and architectural wonders. The New York State Museum finds its home in Albany and visitors will see a number of galleries with many different themes regarding the history of the state. The museum takes up the first four floors of the Cultural Education Center, which also holds the New York State Library and the New York State Archives. The Albany Heritage Area Visitor's Center has a museum, gift shop and planetarium for visitors to enjoy.
While the city has no Major League professional sports teams, there are several Minor League teams that reside in the area. The Firebirds play arena football while the Devils ice hockey team was moved to the area in 2010. There are a large number of colleges and universities in the area, making college sports the most popular sporting events in the region. The college teams are better supported than any of the other area teams.
There are plenty of things to keep you busy while you are in the capital of the state of New York. The hotels Albany has to offer are wide in variety and style as well. You can book a hotel with a central downtown location or choose to stay close to the airport. Whatever you enjoy in hotels Albany has an option to match.
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