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Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza
Madison St
Albany, NY 12224
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Super 8 Schenectady/Albany Area €26 1.8 mi 2.8 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Stardust Motor Inn N/A 2.1 mi 3.3 km 3 of 5 stars
Quality Inn Schenectady €57 2.2 mi 3.5 km 3 of 5 stars
Mallozzis Belvedere Hotel €93 2.3 mi 3.7 km 3.5 of 5 stars
M and M Motel N/A 4.2 mi 6.7 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Evans Public House 2.5 mi 4.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Redwood Diner 2.6 mi 4.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Center Stage Deli 2.6 mi 4.2 km 4 of 5 stars
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New York State Museum 0.3 mi 0.4 km 4 of 5 stars
Proctor's Theater 4.7 mi 7.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Spring Pond Bog 6.0 mi 9.6 km 4 of 5 stars
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“Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza” CitySearch.com
“Empire State Plaza” Frommer's
“Albany – A Capital Idea of Historical Proportions” TravelLady
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 30 attractions in Albany
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Traveler Description: The Empire State Plaza is the product of an ambitious center city renewal project that encompasses ten public buildings including The Empire... more »
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Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza
Address: Madison St Albany, NY 12224
Tel: 518-474-2418
Fax: 518-474-3187

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4 of 5 stars
redeco   1,475 contributions
Warren, Massachusetts
Sep 28, 2008
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Albany is a city with a rich historical and cultural heritage and one that is often overlooked. The Empire State Plaza is an expansive site that sits on a six story platform. Its cooling fountains flowing from a rectangular pool that dominates the site are in perfect contrast to the surrounding buildings. The Egg Cultural and Performing Arts Center dominates... more

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Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza Address

Madison St, Albany, NY 12224
Tel: 518-474-2418 Fax: 518-474-3187