Corning Tower Observation Deck

The Adirondacks


Bird's-eye views all around Albany are afforded from the 42nd-floor observation deck of the Corning Tower.


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1. Empire State Plaza

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2. New York State Museum

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There are exhibits on everything from New York's original Native Amerian residents, the state's history of activism, its architectural and engineering…

3. New York State Capitol

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Completed in 1899, this grand building is the heart of the state government. The interior features detailed stone carving, carpentry, and tile and mosaic…

4. Albany Institute of History & Art

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If for nothing else, it's worth dropping by one of the oldest museums in the US (founded in 1791) to see its two Egyptian mummies, one of which is…

5. Washington Park

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6. Destroyer Escort Historical Museum

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7. Shaker Heritage Society

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8. Hancock Shaker Village

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