Things to do in Albany
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Jack's Oyster House
To experience Albany in all its elegant and back-room-dealing clubby glory, try Jack's Oyster House, an almost 100-year-old family-owned restaurant serving huge porterhouse steaks and seafood dishes with a French twist. Lunchtime burgers and crab cakes are a more affordable option.
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Wine Bar & Bistro
One of the city's best spots for drinking is Wine Bar & Bistro, a miniature maze of cozy tables with a selection of several dozen very reasonably priced wines by the glass.
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Bayou Cafe
A strip of bars and clubs on North Pearl St downtown gets hopping when workers spill out of the nearby government buildings, including the Bayou Cafe.
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Morgan State House Inn
There are a handful of chain hotels downtown. For more intimate and elegant accommodations, try the Morgan State House Inn.
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Albany Institute of History & Art
East of the plaza, Albany Institute of History & Art houses decorative arts and works by Hudson River School painters.
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74 State
There are a handful of chain hotels downtown.74 State is a high-end boutique hotel in the heart of downtown.
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Albany City Hall
Albany City Hall is also worth a visit for its grand 19th-century architecture; call ahead for tour times.
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New York State Museum
New York State Museum documents the state's political, cultural and natural history.
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Justin's
Justin's has live jazz every night of the week, as well as serving dinner and drinks.
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