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Corning Tower

Address: Empire State Plaza, off Madison Ave. near Eagle St., Albany, NY, 12230
Phone: 518/474-2418

Category: Architectural Sites, Viewpoints
Location: Albany

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 3.0/5

Fodor's Review:

An elevator whisks you up 589 feet to the 42nd-floor observation deck of this building, the tallest structure in the state outside New York City. The views on a clear day include the Berkshire, Catskill, and Adirondack mountains. To get to the deck, you first must present a photo ID at the plaza-level security desk.

Cost: Free
Open: Daily 10-4

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Reviewed by bachslunch from US on 10/13/08
Its a tall and rather non-engaging modernist building, but there are two virtues here. One is the view from the observation tower, and the other is its collection of modernist sculpture and artwork on the first floor and basement levels -- both make this spot worth a visit.