Urban Designer Escape guidebook
Food scene
Head to River Street Market (weekdays only). There’s a free parking lot that has quick access to the building. Go to Maria’s https://mariastroy.com 433 River Street, Troy, NY 12180 inside for acai bowls, locally made muffins or scones, and your favorite cafe drink. They cater to many diets including gluten free. Once you grab your meal go into the main sitting area and look all the way to the back left corner on the wall where you can see the river. There’s free arcade games you can play and and oversized chess board. It’ll start your morning out right with laughter.
River Street Market
433 River StHead to River Street Market (weekdays only). There’s a free parking lot that has quick access to the building. Go to Maria’s https://mariastroy.com 433 River Street, Troy, NY 12180 inside for acai bowls, locally made muffins or scones, and your favorite cafe drink. They cater to many diets including gluten free. Once you grab your meal go into the main sitting area and look all the way to the back left corner on the wall where you can see the river. There’s free arcade games you can play and and oversized chess board. It’ll start your morning out right with laughter.
Superior Merchandise Company
625 4th StDelicious cafe!
Little Pecks https://www.littlepecks.com 211 BROADWAY, TROY, NY, 12180 518-326-3450. We love the ambiance at Little Pecks any time of the day! They have unique breakfast and lunch options and coffee all day. Check out their back garden (ask the cashier how to go see it - it’s stunning!).
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little pecks
211 BroadwayLittle Pecks https://www.littlepecks.com 211 BROADWAY, TROY, NY, 12180 518-326-3450. We love the ambiance at Little Pecks any time of the day! They have unique breakfast and lunch options and coffee all day. Check out their back garden (ask the cashier how to go see it - it’s stunning!).
The best pizza in Troy!! So delicious! Summer time outdoor seating is the best way to enjoy a dinner in our city!
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Donna's Italian
217 BroadwayThe best pizza in Troy!! So delicious! Summer time outdoor seating is the best way to enjoy a dinner in our city!
Delicious Korean food and drinks! Their restaurant feels like a Korean restaurant met Etsy and had a baby. Adorable and delicious.
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Sunhee's Farm and Kitchen
95-97 Ferry StDelicious Korean food and drinks! Their restaurant feels like a Korean restaurant met Etsy and had a baby. Adorable and delicious.
Walkable from the airbnb with delicious drinks and amazing food!
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The Hill at Muza
379 Congress StWalkable from the airbnb with delicious drinks and amazing food!
Muza
1300 15th StDelicious food and walkable from the airbnb.
Tara Kitchen
431 Liberty StOur favorite ice cream in the capital district! Worth the short drive from the airbnb!
Guptill's Ice Cream
1085 Loudon RdOur favorite ice cream in the capital district! Worth the short drive from the airbnb!
Slidin Dirty
9 1st StYummy sliders and tacos with beautiful ambiance!
Plumb Oyster Bar
15 2nd StLove Oysters? This is the place for you!
Liza's
53 3rd StGluten free and vegan options.
The Cookie Factory
520 Congress StTry the fresh cinnamon buns one morning! Walkable from the airbnb! So yummy!
Lucas Confectionery
12 2nd StDelicious drinks and snacks at our favorite spot!
If you're in Albany for an event, we highly recommend this spot! The food is always delicious and the ambiance is beautiful.
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The Point
1100 Madison AveIf you're in Albany for an event, we highly recommend this spot! The food is always delicious and the ambiance is beautiful.
JACOB ALEJANDRO
274 River StWater Activities
Dunham Reservoir
Great spot for kayaking! Quiet and beautiful! A simple, family friendly spot!
Perfect for canoeing, kayaking, or swimming! Fee to enter and park.
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Grafton Lake State Park
254 Grafton Lakes State Park WayPerfect for canoeing, kayaking, or swimming! Fee to enter and park.
Cohoes Falls
Beautiful falls to view and pack a picnic lunch!
Saratoga Lake
Rent a boat for the day!
Barberville Falls
23 Blue Factory RdBeautiful short hike and falls!
Round Lake
Another beautiful spot to pack up your canoe or kayak and enjoy the day!
Educational
New York State Museum
222 Madison AveMartin Van Buren National Historic Site
1013 Old Post RdSaratoga National Historical Park
648 New York 32Free tours and views of the million dollar staircase. Free ice skating in the winter.
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New York State Capitol
Washington AvenueFree tours and views of the million dollar staircase. Free ice skating in the winter.
Outdoor Activities
Mohawk Hudson Hike Bike Trail
Mohawk Hudson Hike Bike TrailBike trails along the Hudson River!
Right out the back side of the airbnb! Free disc golf, sprinkler in the summer, playground, tennis courts, basketball courts, and a gorgeous mountain top view of our city!
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Prospect Park
65 Prospect Park RoadRight out the back side of the airbnb! Free disc golf, sprinkler in the summer, playground, tennis courts, basketball courts, and a gorgeous mountain top view of our city!
Take a self guided tour through the farm or enjoy their weekly activities at the farm! A beautiful spot!
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June Farms
275 Parker RdTake a self guided tour through the farm or enjoy their weekly activities at the farm! A beautiful spot!
On Saturday's from 9-23, stop by to see for yourself why it was voted best farmers market in the nation. Peruse the downtown shops along River Street, too!
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Troy Waterfront Farmers Market
4 River StOn Saturday's from 9-23, stop by to see for yourself why it was voted best farmers market in the nation. Peruse the downtown shops along River Street, too!
Event Spaces
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
30 2nd StLooking to go to an event? Check it out!
Takk House
55 3rd StLooking to host an event? Check it out!
Times Union Center
51 S Pearl StLooking to go to an event? Check it out!
Capital Repertory Theatre
251 N Pearl StLooking to go to an event? Check it out!
Indoor games
Bard and Baker Board Game Cafe
501 Broadway