Entertainment Links

• Albany Events Online, The City of Albany special events. From albanyevents.org.

• Albany Berkshire Ballet, The Albany Berkshire Ballet is nationally recognized for its versatility in performing both classical and contemporary dance works.

• Albany Symphony Orchestra, Program information, subscriptions, special offers, and What's New.

• Albany Institute of History and Art

• Burnt Hills Oratorio Society, Public performances of the masterworks of choral music.

• Cafe Web, Albany's only Internet Cafe. Computer services, special events, art gallery, and food.
• Caffe Lena, Caffe Lena is known internationally for acoustic music. In the homey listening room one can hear the best in folk, blues, traditional and jazz music as well as storytelling, poetry, and theater.
• Cortez Saratoga Collection, Fine art and prints from Jenness Cortez, one of the horse racing world's finest artists.
• E. Gillis Sports Bar & Nightclub, Live entertainment from genres such as Classic Rock, Jazz, and Rhythm & Blues.
• Festivals, Fairs and Fun, from your About.com Guide, Capital District County Fairs, festivals and other fun events.
• Folkers & Powell, This site will show you a little about the way historical flutes are made and give you some facts and figures.
• The Hyde Collection, An Italian Renaissance styled villa, in Glens Falls, which contains an important collection of European Old Master and American works of art and European antiques.
• Just Good Friends, Capital District improvisational comedy group.
• Mendelssohn Club, Choral music concerts and a blending musical experiences with fellowship for members through rehearsals, concerts, and other musical events.
• Musi-Cal Listings for the Capital District
• New York's Capital District Theatre Page™
• New York State Theatre Institute, NYSTI is acclaimed as one of the finest professional theaters for family audiences in America, and is noted for its innovative educational programs.
• Off Broadway Theatre & Grill, Go to dinner and see a movie in New York State's only theatre cafe.
• Old Songs Festival, The Festival includes eight performance areas feature mini-concerts, music sessions, participatory dancing, storytelling, singing, crafts, music vendors, food, plus a children's activity area.
• Pepsi Arena, Event schedules, sports schedules, seating chart, tickets, and directions to the Pepsi Arena in downtown Albany.
• Proctor's Theatre, Performances from Broadway and from off-Broadway in Schenectady. Order your tickets at the Online Box Office.
• Square Dancing Clubs, Local square dancing groups. From Capital District Square & Round Dance Association.
• Saratoga Performing Arts Center, New York City Ballet, Jazz Festival, Philadelphia Orchestra, and special events.
• The Empire Center at the Egg, Dance, theater, cabaret and musical performances at The Egg - a work of art inside and out!
• The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Architecturally and acoustically, the Music Hall is renowned as one of the finest concert halls in the world.

• Adirondack Balloon Flights, Float beneath a hot air balloon through a beautiful, rural mountain valley that lies between the Adirondacks and the Green Mountains of Vermont.
• Battenkill Rambler, Take a scenic train ride along the Battenkill River, spend a while in Shushan, then return to historic Salem, NY.
• Brewery Ommegang, Tour the the only brewery in the country (located in Cooperstown) dedicated to producing exclusively Belgian-style bottle-conditioned beer.
• Catskill Game Farm, View 2000 animals from all around the world, feed baby animals in the petting zoo and enjoy the animal shows .
• Collar City Charters, You are invited to "Be Your Own Captain" aboard a Lockmaster Hireboat. Charters run from May - October.
• Columbia County Fair, It's always a great Labor Day weekend at the Columbia County Fair in Chatham, New York.
• East Durham Irish Festival, Visit the Catskills for a Memorial Day weekend full of Irish entertainment.
• Fort William Henry, Guides in 18th century costumes, French & Indian artifacts and a shooting cannon make this historical fort in Lake George a great place to visit.
• Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom, Upstate NY's largest amusement park includes 6 themed areas, 9 live shows, the #1 wooden roller coaster in the world - the Comet.
• Lake George Steamboat Company, Sail on Lake George. Sightseeing, lunch, brunch and dinner cruises.
• Natural Stone Bridge and Caves, Take the self-guided tour of caves and grottos, pan for semiprecious minerals and choose your own geode. From MediaUSA.
• NYRA (New York Racing Association), The Saratoga Race Track is the August Place To Be. View workouts, programs and the racing calendar.
• New York State Capitol, A virtual tour of the Capitol. You can visit in person as well.
• New York State Parks, Plan a trip to one of New York's parks - camping reservations, day use info, golf, calendar of events.
• Saratoga County Fair, The last full week of July is the time to visit the Saratoga County Fairgrounds. Farm animals, rides, an amusement midway and special events make it a great family day out.
• Spirit of St. Joe, "The Friendliest Cruise Boat on the River" leaves Rensselaer from May 1 - October 15.
• Sunshine Fair, Entertainment, rides, attractions and agriculture at the Cobleskill Fairgrounds.
• Washington County Fair, Rides, attractions, games, food, animals, shows, and more. This fair has more animals and agriculture than some of the others. From Washington County Information and Tourism Office.
• Water Slide World, Visit Lake George and spend the day enjoying over 35 rides and attractions. Rates and directions are available.

• Bicycling in New York State, Guided bike tours and publications to order. From New York State.
• Hiking and Biking Trails, Hiking and biking trails along the NY Canal System. From NYcanal.com.
• Mohawk Hudson Cycling Club, The Mohawk-Hudson Cycling Club (MHCC) has over 1,000 members that live and cycle in the greater Capital District area of eastern New York State.
• New York State Biking and Pedestrian Laws, The rules of the road for NY bikers. From the New York State Department of Transportation.
• Out of Control Cyclists, Weekly pleasure, fitness and informal rides. 

• Campground Owners of New York, Search for private campgrounds and RV parks by location, facilitates or name. From www.campgrounds.com.

• Camp Clueless, Great resource for those who've never camped or haven't camped in years. From http://www.totalescape.com/tripez.
• Camping, Directories, destinations, gear, resources, and more camping information.
• Camping, What to bring, camp checklist, camp set-up and more information to get started.    From http://www.jps.net/roamer.
• Camping in Lake George, Search for campgrounds/RV parks in the Lake George area. From www.lgchamber.org.
• Camping in Upstate New York, Directory of camping by region.  From www.roundthebend.com.
• NY Camping Destinations, State parks, national parks, national forests, and campground directories. From the About.com Guide to Camping.
• New York State Parks, Details on NYSE public campgrounds and reservations information. From nysparks.state.ny.us.
• Park.Net, Choose a campground from the list or use the map, and make online reservations. From www.park-net.com.
• Park Search, Search for campgrounds by name, location and activity. From www.llbean.com.
• Plan my Trip, Search for campgrounds by features and regions. From nysparks.state.ny.us.

• I Love NY, the official New York State Travel and Tourism Web site.

• Saratoga Horse Racing Track (NYRA)

• New York State Parks

• Empire State Games, the largest competition of its kind in the nation, patterned after the Olympic program

• West Mountain Ski Center, Glens Falls 518-793-6606

• Albany Colonie Diamond Dogs, Albany Minor League Baseball

• Metroland, Regional weekly entertainment guide

• Albany Capitals AAU Girls Basketball Club, Basketball for girls with the opportunity to play with and against the highest level of competition.

• A-V Starfish Swimming Club, Swimming lessons and competitions for kids.
• Boy Scouts of America: Twin Rivers Council, Council information, camps, and local troops.
• Capital District Pop Warner Football, Football and cheerleading with the opportunity to play in an organized and supervised environment.
• Children's Clubhouse Crafts, Each month members receive a complete craft kit in the mail which includes everything needed to complete two to three creative and educational craft projects.
• Creative Classics Dance Centre, Ballet and jazz lessons in Schenectady.
• Hudson Valley Girl Scout Council, Covering Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia, Greene and southern  Saratoga Counties.
• Saratoga YMCA Youth Programs, Aquatics, fitness, and youth activities.
• Schenectady YMCA Indian Guides, 5 to 12 year olds and their parents meet in small groups called tribes to hold meetings that include a variety of recreational and educational activities.  

• Adirondack Museum, Located in the heart of the Adirondacks near Blue Mountain Lake. Exhibits on logging, mining, boating, overland transportation, hunting and camping.
• Albany Institute of History and Art, The Albany Institute of History and Art is the oldest museum in New York State and one of the oldest in the country, tracing its founding to 1791.
• Brookside Museum, Saratoga County history center with exhibits, classes and special events.
• The Cyberspace Museum, A member supported online museum of natural history and exploration technology.
• Fort William Henry, Guides in 18th century costumes, French & Indian artifacts and a shooting cannon.
• Historical Society of Saratoga Springs, Located in the Canfield Casino in Congress Park the exhibits document the long and varied history of the resort community. From Adirondack.Net.
• The Hyde Collection, An important collection of European Old Master and American works of art and European antiques.
• Irish American Heritage Museum, A museum dedicated to recording and presenting the history and heritage of the Irish in America.
• The Junior Museum, Hands-on live animal exhibits, a space gallery, a log cabin and an Iroquois Village.
• National Museum of Racing, The Museum (and Hall of Fame) fosters thoroughbred racing by providing public access to equine art, artifacts, memorabilia, film, video, books and historical archives.
• New York State Capitol, A virtual tour of the Capitol. You can visit in person as well.
• New York State Museum, The New York State Museum is the place where people go to discover why New York is called the Empire State.
• Olana, National Historic Site and former home of Hudson River school painter Frederick Church. From the Poughkeepsie Journal Online.
• Rensselaer County Historical Society, The marble-faced structure known as the Hart-Cluett Mansion is one of the country's finest intact houses from the late Federal period.
• Saratoga National Historical Park, Visit the Saratoga Battlefield - the turning point of the American Revolution.
• Schuyler Mansion, Take a tour of this elegant Georgian home and learn of the activities of the household and other aspects of 18th century social and political life.
• Shaker Heritage Society, Visit the site of America's First Shaker Settlement. Begin with a visit to the museum or the gift shop, then see the Shaker Herb garden, the barnyard, and the trails around the Ann Lee Pond.

• Pepsi Arena 51 S. Pearl Street, Albany 518-487-2000

• The Empire Center at the Egg Empire State Plaza, Albany 518-473-1845

• Saratoga Performing Arts Center Saratoga State Park, Saratoga Springs 518-587-3330

• Proctor's Theatre Just Off Broadway, Schenectady 518-382-1083

• New York State Theatre Institute Schacht Fine Arts Center, Russell Sage College, Troy 518-274-3256

• Bavarian Chalet, Bavarian dining in Guilderland.
• Breweries and Brew Pubs, New York breweries and brew pubs. From the Real Beer Page.
• The Butcher Block, Steak and seafood dining on Central Ave.  Online menu and directions.
• Castaway, Located in downtown Troy on the shores of the Hudson River, Castaway offers a one of a kind setting for dining, cocktails, or group gatherings.
• Cheeseburger in Paradise, A listing of the world's best cheeseburger joints including Sutter's Mill and Mining Company in Albany.
• The Cranberry Bog, Lunch, dinner and a Sunday Buffet Brunch. Located on Wolf Road.
• Eammon's, Just a mile or so north of Albany in Loudonville. Featuring an Irish Pub menu and entertainment.
• Timesunion.com - Food, Dinner date reviews, local Chef's Secrets, cookbook reviews and food articles.
• Food.from.net: Albany, Select the first listing (Albany, NY) and you'll get a list of local restaurants. You can view the menu and order food for pick-up or delivery. Scroll to the bottom of the page for other localities in the area.
• The Good Times Restaurant, Fine dining in a beautiful setting on the shore of Ballston Lake.
• Glen Sanders Mansion, Ambiance, food, charm, and impeccable service seven days a week in a historic mansion in Scotia.
• Grandma's Country Corners, Restaurant and gift store. Coupons, recipes and order Grandma's delicious pies online.
• Hall of Springs, Cater your wedding or special events in the Hall of Springs in the beautiful Saratoga Spa State Park or try the buffet prior to an event at SPAC.
• Hatties Restaurant, Southern home style cooking in Saratoga Springs.
• Holmes & Watson, Dining with Sherlock Holmes in downtown Troy. Try the famous Beer Tour.
• Justin's, Fine dining in downtown Albany. Menu, jazz schedule and a few favorite recipes.
• Le Caravelle Ristorante, Fine dining at the Italian American Community Center.
• Longfellows at Saratoga Farms, Fine dining in a beautiful setting near Saratoga Lake. Available for meetings, banquets, and weddings as well as dinner.
• Metroland's Dining Guide, Search for local restaurant's by cuisine or city.
• The Mexican Connection, The Capital District's oldest Mexican restaurant serving authentic regional cuisine for over 18 years.
• The Old Chatham Sheepherding Company Inn, About half an hour or so south of Albany, but, "One of the best new restaurants of 1996. Worth a drive from anywhere." (Esquire Magazine). Take a look at the dinner and brunch menus and decide for yourself.
• The Olive Garden, Located on Wolf Road in Colonie. Italian soup, salads and entrees.
• The Parting Glass, Saratoga's original Irish Pub with traditional Irish and American folk music weekly.
• Professor Moriarty's, Dining and drinking salon located on Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs (sidewalk cafe in the summer). Find out about the professor, special libations, and food, wine and beer menus.
• The Restaurant Guide, Search for restaurants by county, view menus, check pricing and see who's offering entertainment today.
• Scubber's, The biggest seller of wings in the Capital District. Visit them in Latham or order via the web.
• Troy Pub & Brewery, Hand crafted beer, restaurant menu products including shirts and glasses.
• Village Pizzeria and Ristorante, Home made Italian food in East Galway.
• The Waterfront, Restaurant, marina and gazebo bar on Saratoga Lake.
• The Wishing Well, Just four miles north of Saratoga Springs. The menu, wine list and Sunday Dinner Menu are all online for your review.
• Zeeko's Charbroil, Cohoes restaurant, catering, and banquets.

• Adirondack Museum, Located in the heart of the Adirondacks near Blue Mountain Lake. Exhibits on logging, mining, boating, overland transportation, hunting and camping.
• Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory Tour, Daily tours include a movie, a view of the production room and a free sample of the flavor of the day. Located in the Green Mountains just north of Waterbury, VT.
• Culinary Institute of America, Located in Hyde Park and the only residential college in the world devoted entirely to culinary education. The four public restaurants are well worth the drive from Albany.
• Cooperstown, NY, The Baseball Hall of Fame, The Farmers Museum, Glimmerglass Opera and The Fenimore House Museum.
• Historic Deerfield, A museum of New England history and art within the western Massachusetts village of Deerfield.
• Lake Placid, NY, Adirondack attractions including camping, hiking, fishing, ice skating and the Olympics venues.  From www.lakeplacid.com.
• Manchester, VT, Full of great outlet stores, home of the American Museum of Fly Fishing, and a great place to canoe the Battenkill.  From www.vtweb.com.
• Mapquest, Get driving directions, plan a trip or find a place.
• Saratoga Springs, NY, Winner of the 1st Annual American Heritage Award and home of the Saratoga Race Track, the National Museum of Racing, and the National Museum of Dance. From SaratogaOnline.
• Stockbridge, MA, BerkshireWeb provides information on restaurants, lodging, Chesterwood, The Norman Rockwell Museum and other places to visit.
• Vermont Teddy Bear Company, Take a teddy tour and learn how these hand-crafted teddy bears come to life. Located in the Green Mountains in Shelburne, Vermont.
• Williamstown, MA, The Clark Art Institute is home to the fine art of Monet, Casset, Degas and other artists. Other sites of interest include Williams College and the Williamstown Theatre Festival.   From BerkshireWeb.

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