Looking for Albany businesses and tourism information? Look no further than Albany.com - offering both year-round residents and Capital Region visitors an official authoritative source to this vibrant and historic area known as the Capital Region of New York. Albany.com can guide you to the businesses and events to make any day in Albany a memorable one.
Hot Spots, Shopping & Attractions
Find information on some of Albany's
hot spots, including
Crossgates Mall,
Lark Street,
University at Albany, and
Albany Airport. Know what's happening every day with our popular
Albany Events Calendar, and
news.
Throughout the summer and fall enjoy musical entertainment and family events on the
Empire State Plaza grounds, and any time of year, visit the
New York State Museum for a cultural exploration of Albany, the state of NY, and the nation.
Businesses & Resources
Do you live in or near Albany, NY? Or, are you thinking of relocating to the area? Looking for
Albany jobs?
Real Estate? An
apartment? A
car?
Local businesses? Our official guide offers information, tips and
business listings to help you find just what you are searching for. In fact, Albany.com has
every single business listing in Albany County. Begin your search now!
Visiting Albany
Discover where to stay and what to do with our authority guide to the many
hotels, motels,
restaurants and
entertainment venues in and around Albany, New York.
Meetings
Planning a meeting, conference, or special event? Before checking with the Convention and Tourism Bureau, discover a wealth of
Albany meeting venues,
banquet facilities, caterers and
vendors, conveniently listed all in place in our
convention and meeting guide. You can even conveniently book
group hotel reservations!
Weddings
Our
Albany wedding guide offers a wealth of information from
caterers to
florists to
reception facilities and
wedding planning tips!
Albany Day Trips
Albany's convenient location on I-87 and I-90 means there are plenty of places to visit should you wish to spend a day or two exploring other areas of Upstate New York. Some suggested
day trips from Albany, NY include:
Saratoga Springs - a charming and historic city that retains its sophistication while maintaining a casual allure that brings visitors year-round to fill the many restaurants, cafes, and night clubs the area offers;
Lake George - a lively village set amid the beauty of the Adirondack Mountains; and
Columbia County - historic communities and charming villages are set among an idyllic landscape that makes you feel apart of a Norman Rockwell painting.
And, during winter, the question for Albany visitors and residents is not
where do I ski - but how far do I feel like driving today?
Government
Albany and its surrounding communities form an area
rich in history that combines its notable roots with visionary thinking, empowered by hundreds of years as the governmental seat of New York.
For the latest
Albany government and city officials, click here!
Albany -- stay a day, a week...or year-round. There's always something to do and something to see.
If it's in Albany, it's at Albany.com!
