365 Things To Do In Albany

So, I saw a link for 365 Things to do in Saratoga and went looking for a similar list for Albany.

Surprisingly, there isn't one. So, I am going to start one, and I encourage you to help me (via the comments, on Twitter, or on Facebook. If you are using Twitter, please use the hashtag #365AlbanyThings).

So, I am going to list a number here, and my hope as the year goes on, we can complete the list.

1. Tour the NYS Museum.
2. TulipFest in Washington Park
3. Walk, run, or ride through the Corning Preserve.
4. See a show at the Egg. May I suggest the Roots and Branches series.
5. Ice Skate in the Empire State Plaza (Yes, people should do this. It will be available in the future...I hope.)
6. Take the Aqua Ducks Tour.
7. Breakfast at the Miss Albany Diner.
8. Catch a movie at the Spectrum 8 or Madison Theater.
9. Eat cart food in the shadow of the NYS Capital.
10. Have your Birthday Boot at Wolff's Biergarten!
11. Watch or play football in Lincoln Park.
12. Hike the Normanskill Path.
13. See a show at Valentine's!
14. Have a cheap beer and a great time at The Palais Royale.
15. Have an obscure beer at Mahar's Public Bar.
16. See the Mummy at the Albany Institute.
17. Go to an Alive at Five show!
18. Play softball at Ridgefield Park!
19. See a show at the Park Playhouse.
20. Catch a sporting event (especially college) at the Times Union Center.
21. Cheesecake at Cheesecake Machismo!
22. Fireworks in the Empire State Plaza.
23. First Friday on Lark Street.
24. Walk the length of Madison Avenue.
25. Dance on 80s Night at the Fuze Box.
26. Watch or Run in the Friehofer's Run for Women.
27. Roller Derby at the Washington Avenue Armory.
28. A hike in the Pine Bush Preserve.
29. Dinner at Jack's Oyster House. (It is an Albany Institution.)
30. Wings with friends for football at your favorite place. (Mine is the Hill Street Cafe.)
31. Watching a classic film at the Palace Theater.
32. The Greek Festival at St. Sophia's.
33. Browsing for books at Dove & Hudson.
34. Sitting outside on a warm summer night enjoying a beverage of your choice.
35. Free Comic Book Day at Earthworld Comics.
36. The Saint Patrick's Day Parade.

Okay, so...I have offered up roughly ten percent of the 365 things to do in Albany. I am sure that you will have different things to offer and will disagree with me on some of the things that I think should be done.

Anyway, if you want to contribute, please do! Even if you don't want to contribute, please!

Ex-Albanians are encouraged to add what they miss!

You can find items 37 through 55 here.