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Welcome to Downtown Albany

Rising above the Hudson River, downtown Albany has grown from a Dutch trading post into the Empire State's capital city. Walk among cobbled streets to discover some of America's earliest history, turn the corner to experience a Grammy award-winning symphony, a James Beard nominated restaurant, the newest urban residences, or the energy of today's smart cities technology. Whether day life or night life, downtown Albany is the good life.

Common Resources

Shop Downtown
Join the Neighborhood
Events Calendar
Lease/Buy Space
Latest News
Dine Downtown
Downtown Parking
Contact Us
Downtown Newsletter
Downtown Albany

Gift Card

Purchase

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Downtown Happenings

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Halloween in Downtown Albany
Flowers
Proposals for Downtown flowering program sought
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Hounds of Halloween registration open
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Happy Hours in Downtown
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Where to watch NFL games in Downtown
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Tattoo parlors merge, open in new Downtown location