Albany and Central New York
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We’ve compiled the best of the best in Albany and Central New York - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
Live jazz comes to the 40-seat 9 Maple Ave every Friday and Saturday evening. The centerpiece of the hand-built mahogany bar is a porcelain tap...
Live jazz comes to the 40-seat 9 Maple Ave every Friday and Saturday evening. The centerpiece of the hand-built mahogany bar is a porcelain tap head thrown by potter Regis Brodie. The club claims to offer the largest selection of single-malt Scotches in New York State.
Recognized as the country's oldest folk-music venue, Caffè Lena opened in 1960 and hosted Bob Dylan and Arlo Guthrie early in their careers. The tradition...
Recognized as the country's oldest folk-music venue, Caffè Lena opened in 1960 and hosted Bob Dylan and Arlo Guthrie early in their careers. The tradition continues at this upstairs coffeehouse, thanks to staff members as well as volunteers who together work the shows, a mix of well-known musicians and newcomers.
One of the best clubs for jazz and blues in the capital region is the Van Dyck, at the entrance to the Stockade District. Sip...
One of the best clubs for jazz and blues in the capital region is the Van Dyck, at the entrance to the Stockade District. Sip a martini at the first-floor antique bar before heading upstairs to the intimate, attic-like performance space.
The Roaring Twenties theme at Big House Brewing makes this former warehouse a three-story party palace. The microbrewery has a good number of beers on...
The Roaring Twenties theme at Big House Brewing makes this former warehouse a three-story party palace. The microbrewery has a good number of beers on tap. The first floor has a game room. Live entertainment on weekends makes conversation difficult, but upstairs levels are more sedate. In good weather you can dine outside.
The high-energy Jillian's is a three-story club inside a downtown entertainment complex. You can watch sports on large televisions, play interactive video games, or shoot...
The high-energy Jillian's is a three-story club inside a downtown entertainment complex. You can watch sports on large televisions, play interactive video games, or shoot pool at one of the 12 tables. Take a turn on the dance floor in the Groove Shack, the restaurant's nightclub; or grab a burger, sandwich, or slice of pizza.
At Sneaky Pete's, the largest dance club in Albany, DJs start spinning at 10 pm Wednesday through Saturday....
At Sneaky Pete's, the largest dance club in Albany, DJs start spinning at 10 pm Wednesday through Saturday.
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