Albany

Albany is the capital city of New York and the region in which Albany is located is aptly known as the Capital District. There are many exciting things to see, do and experience in the city of New York and the surrounding areas. Business travelers will find tremendous resources at their disposal while visiting the city of Albany, NY, and a trip to Albany, NY is certainly a memorable experience.

Traveling to Albany, NY
Many business travelers arrive in the city of Albany, NY via the Albany International Airport. The airport is located at 737 Albany-Shaker Road in Albany, New York and is conveniently situated nearby Wolf Road. Wolf Road is filled with shopping mall strips including Colonie Center, and a number of hotels are situated along this major Albany highway.

Albany Airport is in operation twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. There are parking services for long and short term parking if leaving Albany, NY or picking someone up at the airport. The airlines offering flight services from the Albany International Airport include Air Canada, American Eagle, Continental, Continental Connection, Delta, Delta Connection, Northwest, Southwest, United - United Express, and USAirways - USAirways Express. Finally, an array of services are offered to travelers arriving in and departing from the city of Albany, NY including tours, banking, a business center, air cargo, currency exchange services, information, mail services, business meeting rooms, and more.

Amtrak Train Station is located in the neighboring city of Rensselaer, which is not more than five minutes distance from Albany, NY by car. After leaving the train station, visitors can take Broadway in Rensselaer to Routes 9 and 20. From Routes 9 and 20, travelers can than take the Dunn Memorial Bridge straight into downtown Albany, NY.

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Getting Around the City of Albany, NY
If traveling about in downtown Albany, a traveler can easily walk around on foot from one place to the next. Walking is often more convenient than driving in the city as sometimes it can be difficult to find a parking space for a vehicle. There are parking spaces available in various parking garages, but such spaces are limited in terms of availability and will cost the business traveler a specified fee for a specified parking period.

The Capital District Transportation Association (CDTA) city buses are also available and make for easy and affordable transport from one part of the city to another. Busses also run back and forth from the city of Albany to neighboring cities. There are city bus stops located throughout the city and there are a number of areas where the business traveler can park a vehicle and ride the bus if he or she desires. Meanwhile, taxicabs are another alterative for the business traveler and there are several taxi services available offering quality transportation services.

The city of Albany is located where Interstate 90 and Interstate 87 intersect. There are numerous bridges giving access to neighboring cities like Rensselaer, Delmar, Troy, Cohoes, Menands, Latham, Colonie, and Saratoga. Highway access is extraordinarily accessible, and in the neighboring city of Rensselaer, business travelers can access the Amtrak Train Station for transportation to or from Albany, NY.

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Things to See and, Do in Albany, NY
There are a number of cultural and recreational resources for business travelers and vacationers visiting the city of Albany, New York. If interested in the arts, business travelers can take a little down time to visit places like the Albany Center Galleries, the Albany Civic Theatre, the Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center, the New York State Museum or the Albany Institute of History & Art. Musical entertainment is often available in Albany, New York as well and business travelers may find a number of activities enjoyable at the Albany Pro Musica, the Albany Symphony Orchestra, The Egg or the Times Union Center (formerly known as the Knick and the Pepsi Arena).

Several movie theaters are also within the city limits of Albany, NY if looking to enjoy dinner and a movie. Spectrum 8 Theatres and Madison Theater are located right in Albany. Meanwhile, neighboring cities also offer movie theaters. The nearby city of East Greenbush, as well as Latham has movie theaters available. If visiting during the summer time, the business traveler may want to enjoy a visit to the nearby drive in theater in Troy, New York.

Each year the city of Albany hosts special events that business travelers may want to attend. There are several festivals each year including Alive at Five, the Jazz Festival, the Pops Concert, the Tulip Festival, and the Winter Festival. Larkfest is another festival held each year - festivals include an array of entertainment and a number of shopping opportunities as well. Of course, there is always something going on at the Times Union Center - from sports games, to circus events, to concerts - the city of Albany is filled with numerous entertainment options, thanks to the presence of the Times Union Center.

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Restaurants in Albany, NY
The city of Albany, NY is clearly diverse and the cuisine found in Albany is no exception. Visitors have their choice of bar and grilles, sit down cafes, outdoor cafes, sit down restaurants or fast food establishments. Visitors can enjoy delights from an array of different cuisines including Asian food, Chinese food, Japanese food, American dishes, Italian food, Cuban cuisine, Spanish food and the like.

Many establishments in Albany, NY allow guests to order take out and some deliver if the consumer is located within a specific range from the establishment. Visitors to Albany can contact the establishments in question in regard to whether or not the restaurant delivers. If dining in, many Albany restaurants offer casual dining atmospheres. Meanwhile, there may be some restaurants in the city of Albany that require a specific dress code. Again, calling in advance is advised.

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Accommodations Available in Albany, NY
There are plenty of hotels in the city of Albany to choose from. If arriving at the Albany International Airport, there are a number of major hotels located on nearby Wolf Road. If choosing accommodations along Wolf Road, one will find they are in a tremendously convenient location - not only is the business traveler close to the airport, but they are situated near restaurants, shopping centers, and plenty of entertainment opportunities.

A short distance from Wolf Road is Central Avenue in Albany, another great site for shopping opportunities and accommodations. In addition to hotels, there are a number of motels situated all along Central Avenue. The Interstates are a quick drive from any location on Wolf Road or Central Ave. Outside the city limits one will find several bed and breakfasts and small motels.

Hotel and motel room sizes will vary depending upon the establishment visited. Single and double rooms are available and the hotels in Albany supply visitors with an array of amenities. From cable television to room service, from telephone service to Internet access, the business traveler will have a comfortable and enjoyable stay while visiting the Capital District.

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The Best Way to Get Around Albany, NY
By far the best way to get around Albany is to walk, at least if the visitor is located in the downtown area of Albany. The downtown region is jam packed with activities and business resources, so the parking in the area can be a little hectic. In contrast, visitors may want to utilize the city bus transportation system if they want to cover a great deal of the downtown territory in a single day. The city buses are quite affordable and they run throughout the day. A taxi is another option, but is not the best option if one wants to use taxi services throughout the day. The fees can add up quickly and can prove to be too costly.

Rental cars are a fantastic option for those visitors arriving at the Albany International airport. The rental car gives the business traveler the freedom and independence to come or go as he or she pleases. If staying in downtown, a visitor may find that they are required to pay parking fees in order to put the car in parking garages; otherwise, it is not uncommon to have to circle the block a couple of times to find a parking spot in the busy city of Albany.

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The Fastest Way to Get Around Albany, NY
While walking is the most convenient way to get around downtown Albany, New York, it is clearly not the fastest way to get around the city. It is possible to ride a bicycle around the city, but it may not be the best method of travel.the bicycle will have to be locked up each time it is used and it can become a cumbersome process. Taxis and city buses are by far the speedier options when it comes time to compare the fastest way to make one's way around the city. If speed is the concern, one may want to consider a rental car instead of a taxi - taxi fees can add up rather quickly depending upon the length of stay.

There are a number of car rental agencies that offer rental cars of all shapes and sizes. Prize ranges will vary and additional insurance may be required. If landing in Albany International Airport there are rental agencies available in the terminal at the airport. Meanwhile, there are rental agencies that will come and pick a visitor up if they decide to rent a vehicle from the rental agency. If looking to travel to neighboring cities, again a rental car is by far the best option. If traveling a bit further from the city of Albany, Amtrak offers services into New York City as well as other cities.

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Business Facilities in Albany, NY
Several of the hotels in the area offer business facilities in addition to accommodations. The traveler should ask about what business services are available before booking a place to stay in the city of Albany. Conference rooms, meeting rooms, and rooms large enough to host public business events are offered at some of the finest hotels in the city. If a business traveler is looking to access a banquet hall there are several establishments that offer such services in addition to catering. Many of the business facilities have the resources a business traveler needs to provide colleagues with presentations, sale events, promotions and the like.

Some of the restaurants in Albany are suitable for conducting small business meetings in. It would serve the business traveler well if he or she called the establishment in advance to determine if setting up a small business meeting is permissible. Some restaurant owners or more than happy to cater to the needs of today's traveling business people and may set aside a special section of the restaurant for business meetings.

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Help for Business Travelers in Albany, NY
If in need of office supplies while in the city of Albany, a business traveler will have no trouble finding exactly what he or she needs for any business endeavor. Stores like Staples, Office Depot, sell a variety of paper products and supplies. Faxing and copying services are also available at many office supply stores. In all, there are more than 40 establishments in the city of Albany that focus on offering business/office supplies and services.

The business traveler may also need to rent a computer while they stay in Albany. It is not uncommon to experience difficulties with a personal laptop computer, and there are resources available in the city of Albany that can aid in remedying the situation. There are a variety of establishments that will allow the business owner, not only to rent a computer, but if need be will install it for the business traveler as well.

The access to the Internet can be crucial, particularly when conducting business. Various establishments are aware of the high demand for Internet access and the hotels in the region often supply visitors with wireless Internet access. Meanwhile, some other Internet options may be available from a dialup connection if necessary.

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