Albany Travel Forum

Place to Stay in Albany
Posted: Tue July 7, 2009 09:59 PM UTC

I will be visiting Albany next week and want to research genealogy at Empire Plaza. Not sure exactly where I go, since there is no concrete address for the building I need. Does anyone know a nice hotel near there and the airport that is not too noisy with traffic at night and also relatively safe? Thanks for any help.

baz12

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Is Crossgates Mall busy on Dec. 26?? Should I be expecting a lot of crowds?
Posted: Sun December 23, 2007 05:19 PM UTC

I'm planning on making a cross-border shopping trip on that day, and I don't know what to anticipate. Thanks!

passthatversace

3 replies

Amtrak on time record
Posted: Wed June 6, 2007 01:59 AM UTC

Hello,
This September I am planning on taking the Amtrak from Albany to NYC. Where I live Amtrak is consistanly 1,2 or more hours late (lots of freight traffic around here, Is it the same in Albany or can I count on a fairly on time schedule?
Thanks

ramblingrose

5 replies

Albany Airport Hotel
Posted: Mon March 5, 2007 02:14 AM UTC

I have a flight coming into Albany after midnight. The car rental companies are closed after that time and most hotels don't have shuttles running that late.
Can anyone tell me what the closest hotels are to the airport are so I can save on cab fare?
Thanks!

GottaTry

4 replies

'Indian restaurant'
Posted: Sun December 24, 2006 08:58 AM UTC

Does anybody know of one indian restaurant ' Sitar' out there ? How's the food and the quality of Indian food served out there ?
thanks

neilcarrey

3 replies

Transportation
Posted: Mon October 16, 2006 01:44 AM UTC

How far is the Albany Airport to the Amtrak Station that serves Albany-Rensselear, and is there public transportation?

yvr

2 replies

15 passenger van rental company in Albany, NY?
Posted: Mon September 4, 2006 06:25 PM UTC

I need a 15 passenger van in Albany, NY, from September 30th to October 8th, and am having a dickens of time finding a compnay that has bigger than a 12 passenger.

Does anyone know of an independent company out there, as I have tried the 'big boys' and all they have is 12 passenger.

Many thanks.

PhotoTraveler

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Travling to Albany, attractions an 11 yr old will enjoy.
Posted: Mon May 8, 2006 03:52 AM UTC

Hi,

I just found this forum.

I am traveling to Albany tomorrow actually and was wondering if anyone can recommend some activities an 11 yr old might enjoy, and what about some kid friendly restaurants in the area? Someone recomended the Pump Station to me, but is it kid friendly?

And the one major question, what's the price of gas running down there? Up here in Lockport NY it's dropped to $2.97 that's down from $3.05 two weeks ago.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Shelley

sayers3948

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Moving to NY State???
Posted: Thu September 15, 2005 11:49 PM UTC

Having been a native of New York CITY, but not living there for many years, I am very hesitant to move to New York STATE but my husband may accept a position in Albany. We wouldn't want to live in Albany but in an outlying suburb. If anyone as any advice or links for kid-friendly areas to live, I would appreciate it. We have to make a decision soon!

Thanks,
Patricia

NYStateBound

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What to do in 2 hours?
Posted: Mon July 4, 2005 06:47 AM UTC

Hi all, i would be having a layover in Albany for about 2 hours and was wondering what was there to see within walking distance of the Amtrak train station?

Thanks in advance...

leogeo

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Albany history, etc.
Posted: Sun August 22, 2004 11:52 PM UTC

Former Albany resident (back in 60s) returning from Florida for a quick few days with relatives. Would like to check a few historic sites; appreciate recommendations for which of the historical homes are the best, and what's available for Hudson River waterfront scenery or excursion boat trips. Tnx.

beachcomberT

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living in Albany
Posted: Sun April 27, 2003 05:52 AM UTC

Hello there,

I am considering moving to Albany later this year, and I was wondering if any of the 96 VT members that lives there might want to give me some hints about how is living there, and basicly Albany living conditions info. Also city tour's offers are welcome :)

Thanks

**vela**

vela_candela

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ALBANY TO VERMONT
Posted: Wed February 12, 2003 09:10 PM UTC

Can anyone tell me the easiest way to drive from Albany,NY to Burlington,VT? I'm planning to fly into Albany then rent a car to Burlington. I've never been to this part of the country before. Any advice would be welcome. Thank-you.

LHOTSE

6 replies