Car Rental in Albany
General Information about Albany
Albany is the capital of New York state, belonging to Albany County. Albany is a unique destination, that has several facilities and attractions to offer to the visitor. Albany is known as the location of Fort Orange. It has played a very important role in the history of America. During the era of Prohibition, Albany was considered to be a center for the smuggling of alcohol . It became globaly known because of William Kennedy who wrote several of novels about Albany.
Enjoy your stay in Albany
There are several important and interesting attractions in Albany. The most important of them is New York State Capitol, and the Empire State Plaza. Empire State Plaza is located between the New York State Capitol building and the Museum of New York. It is a very beautiful plaza although it is not the nicest place in Albany, though it plays a very important role in social life of the locals. In the summer several festivals and concerts take place here. Every year the 4rth of July a unique attraction with fireworks take place here, too. The Corning Tower Observation Deck has a wonderful view from where you can see the city of Albany and part of the Adirondacks, the Catskills, and the Berkshire Hills. The main street of Albany is the State Street, that guides to the Albany Waterfront. Close enough is the Pearl Street, which is famous for the night life. Washington Park, is another very important attraction, that is located in the Center Square area, it is a a wonderful park, offering several facilities. The Park Playhouse, is one of them, where several wonderful concerts take place in the summer. The "Tulip Fest" is the most important fest taking place there.
Whatever you choose to do and wherever you choose to go, your stay in Albany will be more comfortable and enjoyable if you rent a car from Economy Car Rentals!
Discover Albany with your rental car
Albany is a wonderful city, with spectacular architecture. The excellent, historic buildings, like the New York State Capitol building , the Albany City Hall, the historic Cherry Hill, the Schuyler and Ten Broeck mansions, the wonderful State University of New York headquarters building , the Van Ostrande-Radliff House, which is the oldest Dutch building in Albany, the Cathedral of All Saints and other buildings will keep you breathless. The Albany metropolitan area, the Capital District, has much more attractions . Take some time and visit with your rental car the city of Troy and the Cohoes Falls. 40 minutes away of Albany, Saratoga is located. Saratoga is known for the horse racing track and the racing track. The city of Saratoga Springs is considered to be a tourist destination during the summer season as it is also the horse racing season. Consider also trips in the Berkshires of western Mass, like in Tanglewood and the Clark Art Institute.
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