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MVP Arena
Catch an event at MVP Arena during your trip to Albany. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Hudson River Way
You can find out about the history of Albany with a stop at Hudson River Way. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Albany City Hall
After visiting Albany City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Albany. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
USS Slater
You can spend time studying the exhibits at USS Slater in Albany. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
University at Albany
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University at Albany during your trip to McKownville. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
The Egg
You can get tickets for a performance at The Egg on your trip to Albany. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Albany
Pastures
While Pastures may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Destroyer Escort Historical Museum and MVP Arena.
Mansion
When in Mansion, you can plan a visit to New York State Museum and MVP Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Center Square
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Center Square and surrounding area, you can visit Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena and New York State Capitol Building.
Hudson Park
While there might not be top attractions in Hudson Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like New York State Museum and The Egg.
Arbor Hill
If you're spending some time in Arbor Hill, Palace Theater and Ten Broeck Mansion are top sights worth seeing.
South End
If you're spending some time in South End, Schuyler Mansion and Mount Zion Baptist Church are top sights worth seeing.
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- MVP Arena
- Albany Capital Center
- Corning City Preserve
- Capital Repertory Theater
- Albany City Hall
- Henry Hudson Planetarium
- Jennings Landing
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Crossgates Mall
- Rivers Casino & Resort
- Empire State Plaza Convention Center
- Siena College
- Hudson River
- Washington Park
- Proctors Theater
- New York State Capitol Building
- CNY Fertility Center
- Washington Avenue Armory Sports and Convention Arena
- Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza
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