Downtown, Albany

Name: Downtown
Address: Albany, United States

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The Downtown Albany Historic District is a 19-block, 66-acre area of Albany, New York, United States, centered on the junction of State and North and South Pearl streets. It is the oldest settled area of the city, originally planned and settled in the 17th century, and the nucleus of its later development and expansion. In 1980 it was designated a historic district by the city and then listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ()

Coordinates: 42°39'0"N, 73°45'7"W

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Nearby attractions include: New York State Capitol, Times Union Center, Statue of Philip Schuyler, The Egg Building.

~1730 ftNW
Grand government building
New York State Capitol, Albany
9 min walk • The New York State Capitol, located in the heart of Albany, is a stunning architectural masterpiece and a beacon of political life in the state. Completed in 1899 after a prolonged construction period that began in 1867, this grand edifice stands as a testament to the...
~930 ftSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Times Union Center, Albany
5 min walk • The Times Union Center stands as a bustling hub of entertainment and sports in the heart of Albany, New York. This indoor arena, with its capacity to accommodate up to 17,500 spectators, has been a landmark of the city since its opening in 1990.
~1070 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Philip Schuyler, Albany
6 min walk • A statue of Philip Schuyler by J. Massey Rhind is installed outside Albany City Hall in Albany, New York, United States. The memorial is slated for removal, as of June 2020.
~1700 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
The Egg Building, Albany
9 min walk • The Egg is a performing arts venue in Albany, New York. Named for its shape, the building was designed by Harrison & Abramovitz as part of the Empire State Plaza project, and built between 1966 and 1978. It is located in the northeast corner of the Plaza.
~1610 ftW
Monuments and statues
New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial, Albany
8 min walk • The New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Albany, New York is dedicated to the New York firefighters who have died in the line of duty. Governor of New York George Pataki officially dedicated the memorial on October 5, 1998. It features a 54-foot by 15-foot gray granite wall, with 2,312 names permanently etched into the stone.
~940 ftNW
Romanesque architecture, City hall, Romanesque revival architecture
Albany City Hall, Albany
5 min walk • Albany City Hall is the seat of government of the city of Albany, New York, United States. It houses the office of the mayor, the Common Council chamber, the city and traffic courts, as well as other city services.
~1950 ftW
Skyscraper, Architecture, Observation decks and towers
Erastus Corning Tower, Albany
10 min walk • The Erastus Corning Tower, also known as the Mayor Erastus Corning 2nd Tower or simply the Corning Tower, is a skyscraper located in downtown Albany, New York.
0.6 miNW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany
15 min walk • The Albany Institute of History & Art is a museum in Albany, New York, United States, "dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting and promoting interest in the history, art, and culture of Albany and the Upper Hudson Valley region". It is located on Washington Avenue in downtown Albany.
~1570 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Palace Theatre, Albany
8 min walk • The Palace Theatre is an entertainment venue in downtown Albany, New York, located on the corner of Clinton Avenue and North Pearl Street. The theatre is operated by the Palace Performing Arts Center, Inc - a 501 non-profit organization.
~650 ftNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Albany
4 min walk • St. Peter's Episcopal Church, also known as St. Peter's Church, is located in downtown Albany, New York, United States. It was designed in the mid-19th century by Richard Upjohn and his son Richard M. Upjohn in the French Gothic Revival architectural style.
~1360 ftN
Church
First Church in Albany, Albany
7 min walk • The First Reformed Church, also known as First Church in Albany or North Dutch Church, is located at North Pearl and Orange streets in Albany, New York, United States. It is a member congregation of the Reformed Church in America. The building was designed by Philip Hooker and built in the period of 1797–1799.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Downtown?

Nearby attractions include First Trust Company Building, Albany (2 min walk), Home Savings Bank Building, Albany (3 min walk), YMCA Building, Albany (3 min walk), Old Post Office, Albany (3 min walk).

How to get to Downtown by public transport?

The nearest stations to Downtown:

Bus

State St & S. Pearl St - S. Pearl Station • Lines: 1, 10, 12, 13, 18, 182, 214, 22, 224, 233, 520, 522, 530, 531, 540, 719, 734, 737, 763, 905 (2 min walk)
State St & Lodge St - S. Pearl Station • Lines: 905 (3 min walk)

Train

Albany-Rensselaer (21 min walk)