Advanced Old Age, Advanced Education
by mrclay2000
As with many places in the East, Albany marks its large share of historical associations with conspicuous placards. Near the City Hall stands one of the city's lushest areas, a small park with tall and ancient trees. While most eyes would divert from the Romanesque towers of the city government office with difficulty, the nearby park marks the location where George Washington undertook the command of the rebel forces in our Revolution -- "under the grandfather of the elm(?)" presently shading the park.
Huge and fascinating museum!
by ArtiAbsinthium
The New York State Museum is a great place to go in Albany, whether you're interested in art, history, or archaeology. The museum features permanant exhibits on New York State history, including a full size replica of an Iroquois longhouse, a full Mastadon skeleton found in Cohoes, and a new exhibit entitled "World Trade Center: Rescue Recovery Response." There is also a large collection of fire engines and a hall of minerals. Traveling exhibits are also featured in the museum. This is a large and extensive museum, and definitely worth a visit if you're in Albany.
Also, it's completely FREE! (Though you can make donations if you're feeling generous.)
Tour from an Albany Native
by ArtiAbsinthium
I was born and grew up in Albany, NY, and this city will always be home to me. A lot of people claim that there's nothing to do here, but that is far from being true. Albany is a lively, vibrant city brimming with history, art, and culture.
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SITTING AREA
SUNY Albany Campus
capitol at Albany, based on Paris' Hotel de Ville
