I was very impressed with Albany New York. In downtown Albany near the city hall is bronze statues of everyday people , mailman, fireman, policeman, etc.So Cool!! Albany City Hall is also equally impressive.The Hudson River is near Albany and is senic to visit as well as Albany. New Yorks State Capitol.Dont forget a camera as you will want to take pictures of the bronze statues in different poises ,very impressive.
Beautiful piece of history !!! Friendly staff! Went to vital statistics for a birth cert. lots of older building in downtown Albany, sad it was raining. Would have loved to walk around at all the wonderful buildings!!!!!
Albany, what a surprisingly beautiful place with the historic buildings. The City Hall makes a statement. Highly recommended.
Perfect example of old albany. inside and out. If your in the area take a look around it. just don't get a parking ticket or you'll have to come back.
Albany City Hall is a beautiful building worth checking out if you are touring Albany. The entry has 3 turrets that are beutiful and the 1st floor area below the stair case, with its 4 story ceiling is very nice (they don't make buildings like this any more. Walk the staircase to the second floor and look at the wall murals. Check out the court room if it is open ... beutiful woodwork, and the common council meeting room. At noon you can here the carrilon play its music from above the 4th floor.
The City Hall is so ostentatious there's a walking tour to see it. It's actually really interesting. At the same time, one can't help but marvel at how much money was used on it. Definitely a must-visit.
Albany is the worse. You can EXPECT to get a ticket if you frequent any of the businesses downtown. That is why I never patronize Albany anymore. Once I parked downtown after six, and they bagged all the meters, then ticketed and towed everyone. Thankfully I was parked in front of the restaurant, saw what was happening and rescued my car before being towed but still got a ticket as that was the first thing they did. Then, just yesterday I was at a downtown theater, paid for the pass, put it on my dashboard and STILL GOT A TICKET. Stay away from Albany.
It means I am paying a parking ticket, so I don't like it here. Why is this on here? There is nothing but offices inside. If you are going to Albany stand outside and look at the building but don't go in. The architecture is it's only redeeming quality.
The City Hall was very near our hotel and we enjoyed breathtaking night time views of it as we returned from dining out. Very historic and interesting architecture.
Love going into this building because it is very beautiful and the very stately.The ceiling is a site to behold and it is all marble and quite something to spend some time in.