Times Union Center, Albany: Address, Phone Number, Times Union Center Reviews: 4/5
Times Union Center
Times Union Center
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This multipurpose civic center hosts musical performances, ice shows, trade shows and is home to the AHL River Rats, NLP Attack and the Siena Saints MAAC basketball team.
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The City Beer Hall
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510 ft$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Pub
Cider Belly Doughnuts
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0.2 mi$ • Bakeries • American
Jack's Oyster House
520
0.2 mi$$$$ • American • Seafood • Gluten Free Options
Yono's Restaurant
286
0.4 mi$$$$ • American • Indonesian • Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe Capriccio
206
0.1 mi$$$$ • Italian • Vegetarian Friendly • Gluten Free Options
Wellington's
126
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Vegetarian Friendly
677 Prime
450
0.5 mi$$$$ • American • Steakhouse • Vegetarian Friendly
Pearl Street Diner
80
0.3 mi$ • American • Diner • Vegetarian Friendly
Parish Public House
84
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Cajun & Creole • Bar
The Hollow Bar + Kitchen
169
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • American • Bar
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Erie Canal System
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The Egg
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0.2 miTheaters
New York State Capitol
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0.3 miGovernment Buildings
New York State Museum
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Erastus Corning II Tower
128
0.2 miArchitectural Buildings • Observation Decks & Towers
St. Peter's Church
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USS Slater DE-766
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0.5 miHistory Museums
The Irish American Heritage Museum
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0.2 miHistory Museums
Hudson Valley
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Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
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0.3 miArchitectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
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Mike D
Lexington, KY82 contributions
Good view wherever.
Dec 2019
Great location if staying downtown. Fun venue for concerts with 18,000 of your closest friends lol. It pumps adrenaline through the whole place with that much energy.
Written October 20, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
MDF
Albany4 contributions
Kane Brown Concert
Mar 2020 • Friends
Many of us were kicked out into snow while waiting for Uber or other rides. Show ended at 11PM & wanna be cops working for Times Union Center kicked us out at 11:21 into the snow & stating they wanted to go home. It’s a shame after spending $200 on tickets plus drinks at $13/beer they couldn’t let us safely wait inside for our rides. Very disappointing that they can’t treat other humans w/ respect. Kane Brown put on a wonderful show too bad it ended on a negative note.
Written March 7, 2020
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Dave P
Albany, NY22 contributions
Noah Trevor Live!
Feb 2020
Noah's show was fresh and thoughtful. His command of multiple languages and accents was absolutely hysterical! His ability to find humor at the edges of cultural differences and his ability to find the common human threads of funny was tear inducing.
Written March 6, 2020
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James D
Schenectady, NY1 contribution
Miniature Seats
Feb 2020 • Couples
Went to see cirq de solei which was a
is so poorly designed, i wont be back for anything. Really! I cant believe someone over the age of 6 designed this, and how did any adult sign off on this?
is so poorly designed, i wont be back for anything. Really! I cant believe someone over the age of 6 designed this, and how did any adult sign off on this?
Written February 3, 2020
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Resort611657
1 contribution
Great time but....
Dec 2019
I went with a dear friend to see Celine Dion here. While she put on a great performance and the seats were good and comfortable, it is the facility and parking that caused an issue. Being from out of town and limited knowledge of the area the parking while close really isn't marked very well. There were police that didn't really help the traffic congestion. Once inside there was a funnel into three or four metal detectors, followed by the actual entrance. It all seemed unorganized. Now I am not sure if this happens for every event as this is the only one that I had been to. Like I said the arena was nice, it was just the parking and entrance that was an issue.
Written January 7, 2020
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Joey A
5 contributions
Ok Venue for shows
Dec 2019
We saw Celine Dion there and she was incredible. The venue was ok as getting in was a little crazy with the long lines for security. The floor seating was comfortable although it did seem like a smaller arena.
Written December 15, 2019
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michaelbQ168AO
Manlius, NY341 contributions
sent out in the cold
Dec 2019
We went to the celine dion concert and it was great. My wife can not walk long distances as she is recovering from foot surgery. She tried to wait for me from inside the door while I waiting for traffic to move on the 6th floor of parking garage... at 11 degrees with the wind blowing she was told she would have to wait outside.
Written December 15, 2019
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Rebekah Bethany
Ballston Spa, NY218 contributions
I was impressed by easy parking
Oct 2019 • Family
I recently attended a show with my family. The parking garage was much closer than I expected, which was awesome. It was cash only though which was bizarre because it is 2019. I don’t know if the TU Center owns the garage. I am not including that in my star rating.
I was very disappointed that my husband was unable to find a bottle of water during intermission- they were only selling $12 lemonade. I imagine that there must have been a concession somewhere with water, but something so basic should be easy to find.
The air smelled pretty bad- I wish they had a better ventilation system. I don’t know if that would make a difference though.
I was very disappointed that my husband was unable to find a bottle of water during intermission- they were only selling $12 lemonade. I imagine that there must have been a concession somewhere with water, but something so basic should be easy to find.
The air smelled pretty bad- I wish they had a better ventilation system. I don’t know if that would make a difference though.
Written October 10, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Goaltender32
Bethel, CT119 contributions
Saw Aurora Games, woman's Ice Hockey game !
Aug 2019
Great sight lines, easy to get to, just off the interstate and easy parking in two parking garages within a block. Great place for a concert or ice hockey!
Written August 30, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
carribbeanmic
Milford, CT379 contributions
Sardines
Aug 2019
Went to a concert last night, doors open at 6:30, they did not. Not sure of the exact time they let us in, at least 15 minutes late if not more. The doors open and you were herded into a huge room, where we all waited for quite a long time, no room to take a deep breath. I was afraid no one screened us at the door. With the crazies in the world today, I felt this was very poor practice. They did have you walk through a metal detector when you got closer to the circular entrance. The concert started about a half hour late. The seating was OK but the sections were difficult to read, I was sitting in the wrong section went to the restroom came back to find someone in my seat, ooops my mistake. Speaking of restrooms, I was told by an employee there was only one in the whole place. I find that hard to believe
Written August 20, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
tmreed79
Rutland, VT
Can you still park in Empire State Plaza for the Times Union Center?
Barretomjj
Wooster, OH160 contributions
I’m not sure, there’s plenty of parking garages and lots close to Times Union. Reasonably priced for events starting from $10 per vehicle and up. Hope this helps.
Cindy M
Nashville, TN1 contribution
How early can you get into the TU parking garage?
Barretomjj
Wooster, OH160 contributions
I would say no less than hour before the show begins
Christa B
Loch Sheldrake
What is the closest hotel with walking distance?
srss96
Macungie, PA136 contributions
We stayed at Hampton Inn which was a few blocks away. There might be hotel closer but we always stay at a Hampton. Once we parked at hotel, we walked to get something to eat & have some drinks & walked right to arena. It was very convenient & easy!!
What seats have the best view for children. Closest seats
nasarman6
Albany, NY38 contributions
In all honesty, I must defer to previous answers...Depends on the event. I've attended hundreds of events , way back when it was called, "The Knick"! There's not a bad seat in the house, again, depending on the age(s) of attendees, and nature of the event.
Skiauntlee
Stamford, CT
What food options are available in the center.? Iwill be attending this weekends womens basketball tournament and I am on weight watchers so I want to plan ahead.
Wagman224
49 contributions
There are food stands at Times Union. Some have Diwt conscious selections
T L
Albany, NY32 contributions
Best free place to park free near albany time Union areana
Moomus
Lockport, NY163 contributions
The garages near the Times Union Center all have parking fees. Near the Empire State Plaza, there is some free parking after 6 p.m. in various locations-check the web site for the Empire State Plaza for locations. There is a covered passageway to the Times Union Center from the Empire State Plaza Concourse. Hope that this helps.
Frequently Asked Questions about Times Union Center
- Hotels near Times Union Center:
- (0.15 mi) Renaissance Albany Hotel
- (0.14 mi) Fairfield Inn & Suites Albany Downtown
- (0.18 mi) Hilton Albany
- (0.29 mi) Holiday Inn Express Albany-Downtown
- (0.21 mi) Angel's Cafe
- Restaurants near Times Union Center:
- (0.00 mi) Pizzeria Sapienza
- (0.00 mi) Johnny Rockets
- (0.00 mi) Lam's Kitchen
- (0.00 mi) Dallas Hot Weiners
- (0.02 mi) Dunkin'
- Attractions near Times Union Center:
- (0.10 mi) The City Beer Hall
- (0.11 mi) Erie Canal System
- (0.22 mi) The Egg
- (0.32 mi) New York State Capitol
- (0.34 mi) New York State Museum