Downtown Albany Travel Guide

Albany

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Colonie

You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Colonie, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Northway Mall and Colonie Center Mall are just a few notable stops.

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Roessleville

If you're spending some time in Roessleville, Colonie Center Mall and Northway Mall are top sights worth seeing.

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Sheridan Hollow

If you're spending some time in Sheridan Hollow, Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and Albany Institute of History and Art are top sights worth seeing.

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Pine Hills

Pine Hills might not have many top sights, but Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and New York State Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Arbor Hill

If you're spending some time in Arbor Hill, Palace Theater and Ten Broeck Mansion are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Albany Travel Guide

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