Relax and enjoy Albany’s many riches
Just outside your door the city awaits… reside at The Monroe and have your pick of dining, entertainment, cultural life and outdoor recreation, with a city neighborhood feel.
Dining and Entertainment
- Friendly coffee shops
- Nightly musical performances by local and touring performers of jazz, cabaret folk, blues, rock, hip-hop and more
- Vibrant Club life
- Great restaurants for every taste and budget
Cultural Life
- Albany has a rich history and lively cultural scene that includes:
- The New York State Museum and the Albany Institute of History & Art
- Dance, Albany Symphony Orchestra, and chamber music
- Films and lectures
- The Palace Theater
- Capital Repertory Theatre
- Washington Park Playhouse
- Concerts at the Corning Preserve
- Free summertime family events by the river
Sports and Outdoor
- Enjoy a game at one of our numerous university and professional sports venues
- Rollick with the All Stars roller derby team at nearby Washington Armory
- Bike, run, or walk by the river in the beautiful Corning Preserve
- Enjoy the gardens, relax outdoors, or take in a free performance at Washington Park
Regional Recreation
- Albany is located within an easy drive of many popular attractions, including Saratoga Springs with its horse racing and mineral baths, Vermont with its skiing, the Catskill Mountains, the Berkshires, and the Adirondacks. There’s something for everybody at this city on the Hudson River.
Neighborhood and Community
- Albany’s residents are diverse, eclectic, and community-oriented. Some are employed by the State of New York, the region’s largest employer. Some come to work or study at our prestigious universities. Some come to work in the fast-growing high-tech economy of our region. Whatever brings you to Albany, you can learn more about the city by visiting:
- Downtown Albany BID
- City of Albany
- Albany Convention & Visitors Bureau