New York can be an exciting, adventurous state to visit. When you take a trip to Albany, the five star Albany hotels have the most comfort along with the best service. Five star Albany hotels have spacious rooms with all of the amenities you need for your stay. The hotels are centrally located so you can easily reach all of the area attractions.
Albany, the capital of New York, sits on the banks of the Hudson River. It has an interesting history but is quickly moving toward the future. The city draws visitors from all over the world to its wonderful attractions, historic sites and family friendly areas. There are also many entertaining events in the city throughout the year. Albany is not only the capital city, but also a college town, an artist friendly community and a valley of technology. The city is also host to many different types of business meetings. It is a great place to conduct business and hold conferences. No matter what you are looking to do, you can find it in the capital of New York.
When you visit a city with such extensive history, you will want to learn as much as you can by visiting the New York State Museum. This enormous museum tells the story of the state, bringing to life its cultural heritage. The most recent addition is an exhibit on the World Trade Center Twin Towers. The exhibit covers the tragedy of September 11, 2001 along with the rescues, recoveries and responses surrounding that day. You can view giant pieces of the towers, a fire engine that was destroyed on the scene, stunning videos shot by survivors and more. Another recent gallery is devoted solely to Harlem. One of the most popular areas of the museum is the depiction of a Mohawk village longhouse. If you are not able to visit New York City when you are in the area, it is a good idea to see the rotating art from the museums in New York that travel to Albany. You can see works on loan from the Guggenheim, the Metropolitan Museum and many others.
Whenever you visit a capital of any state, it is interesting to see the state capitol building. New York's State Capitol was built in the 1880s and is a large contrast to the modern plaza that surrounds it. The state capitol was the first large undertaking in the area and took more than three decades to build. One of the most impressive parts of the building is the Great Western Staircase, which cost approximately $1 million. The stairs are made up of elaborate stones and over 1,000 carved faces. Above the stairs are ceiling murals of various battles. You can walk in to the capitol anytime it is open and take a 45-minute tour.
Albany has many historic areas to explore such as Historic Cherry Hill. The Georgian colonial home once looked over quite a bit of land before the Hudson River, but now it sits in a neighborhood and has a view of the highway. It is still historically interesting and holds many wonderful furnishings and documents. Cherry Hill just recently reopened after closing for restoration. Visiting the house is a good way to learn about the city and its history.
When you want to visit more urban parts of the city, the Empire State Plaza is the place to go. The project began in 1962 and was not finished until 1978. In the beginning, the area was rather controversial because of the daring architecture and the fact that a residential area was destroyed in order to build it. The plaza has many unique buildings that have become well loved by visitors and locals alike. The Performing Arts Center, also known as "The Egg" is the center of the area. The structure from the outside is unique and appealing and the aesthetics during performances inside are astounding. There are many festivals, concerts, fireworks and events held in the plaza area throughout the year.
Five star Albany hotels have pools and fitness centers for your enjoyment. Your accommodation will have a hot breakfast each morning as well as plenty of restaurant options for the other meals of the day. The staff at the five star Albany hotels can help make your trip easier by making arrangements for you during your stay.
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