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Amazing old school, no frills bakery. In operation for 60 years. They have $.50 doughnuts and lots of other goodies at a really inexpensive price.
Schuyler Bakery
637 3rd AveAmazing old school, no frills bakery. In operation for 60 years. They have $.50 doughnuts and lots of other goodies at a really inexpensive price.
Food Scene
This place is an institution. They have an award-winning macaroni and cheese that is out of this world. They also have a Groupon going all the time, so it can be really cheap.
Valente's Restaurant
315 8th StThis place is an institution. They have an award-winning macaroni and cheese that is out of this world. They also have a Groupon going all the time, so it can be really cheap.
Another local institution. This is the the spot since 1949 where they've been frying up fish. Ordering is even fun, as you stand in the line, then the order is called to the line of cooks behind.
Ted's Fish Fry
447 3rd AveAnother local institution. This is the the spot since 1949 where they've been frying up fish. Ordering is even fun, as you stand in the line, then the order is called to the line of cooks behind.
Taste
30 S Pearl StCool, chic spot for some cocktails and a nice dinner.
When a margarita craving strikes, this is the go to spot. Huge burritos too.
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Bombers Burrito Bar
258 Lark StWhen a margarita craving strikes, this is the go to spot. Huge burritos too.
Cafe Madison
1100 Madison AveI say it's the best brunch spot.
Gus's Hotdogs
212 25th StMini dogs. yum. They were featured on Serious Eats for a reason.
Iron Gate Cafe
182 Washington AveOk, Iron Gate is very good for brunch and lunch too.
X's to O's Vegan Bakery
97 4th StBecause sometimes you wanna be vegan,
Lil' Buddha Tea
Vegan spot right on Lark St. Warm and cozy.
Sightseeing
This is a great place to walk around or kayak. The Hudson and Mohawk Rivers meet here. The Erie canal lock is really fun to watch boats pass, and there's a pirate ship docked there in the summer.
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Peebles Island State Park
1 Delaware AveThis is a great place to walk around or kayak. The Hudson and Mohawk Rivers meet here. The Erie canal lock is really fun to watch boats pass, and there's a pirate ship docked there in the summer.
Corning City Preserve
Quay StreetGreat bike trail along the Hudson River
Downtown Troy is great to walk around and check out the new shops popping up as well as some great food.
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Troy
Downtown Troy is great to walk around and check out the new shops popping up as well as some great food.
This is a great place to hike. The trail includes walking through waterfalls, and up a steep set of metal stairs. You can see Albany and Vermont from the top. Great spot!
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John Boyd Thacher State Park
830 Thacher Park RdThis is a great place to hike. The trail includes walking through waterfalls, and up a steep set of metal stairs. You can see Albany and Vermont from the top. Great spot!
Admission is FREE. They have some excellent exhibits, including mummies.
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New York State Museum
222 Madison AveAdmission is FREE. They have some excellent exhibits, including mummies.
The building is very cool. Every time I have to go there, I still get lost looking at things and am then late, which politicians frown on. There are tours which are free.
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New York State Capitol
Washington AvenueThe building is very cool. Every time I have to go there, I still get lost looking at things and am then late, which politicians frown on. There are tours which are free.
The Egg is, well, an Egg shaped theater venue. It's connected to all the State Offices, so you can wander around the plaza and see a show of some sort. Or just marvel at tax dollars at work.
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The Egg
South Mall ArterialThe Egg is, well, an Egg shaped theater venue. It's connected to all the State Offices, so you can wander around the plaza and see a show of some sort. Or just marvel at tax dollars at work.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lucas Confectionery
12 2nd StAwesome spot for an amazing cheese plate and wine.
They make great beer and even grow their own hops!
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Brown's Brewing Company's Troy Taproom
417 River StThey make great beer and even grow their own hops!
The Wine Bar & Bistro
200 Lark StWho doesn't like a wine bar? Cozy basement level spot on Lark street.
Steaks and seafood. It's pricey, but it's an Albany institution.
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Jack's Oyster House
42 State StSteaks and seafood. It's pricey, but it's an Albany institution.
Shopping
Cool building with cool books. Locally owned and operated.
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Market Block Books
290 River StCool building with cool books. Locally owned and operated.
Elissa Halloran Designs
229 Lark StElissa makes jewelry and has other cool stuff for sale too!
River Garden Studio
39 Columbia StI like terrariums. They sell cool terrariums and other neat stuff.
The Broken Mold Studio
284 River StDuh, pottery. Pottery is fun.
Little Moon Tibetan Gift Shop
467 Madison AveThings from Tibet are always awesome!
Essentials
Best saturday farmers market in the area.
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Troy Waterfront Farmers Market
4 River StBest saturday farmers market in the area.
Stewarts is the local shop. They have award winning milk, eggs and ice cream. Plus ATM, hotdogs, sandwiches and coffee.
Stewarts/ATM
Stewarts is the local shop. They have award winning milk, eggs and ice cream. Plus ATM, hotdogs, sandwiches and coffee.