Explore the Area
Iron Gate CafeRestaurants
Capital Wine & SpiritsGroceries
Umana Restaurant and Wine BarNightlife
Daily GrindCafes
At HomeShopping
Waterworks PubArts and Entertainment
Center Square Wine & SpiritsGroceries
Dove + DeerNightlife
Panera BreadCafes
Bath & Body WorksShopping
RocksArts and Entertainment
Lark Natural FoodsGroceries
Cafe One ElevenCafes
Crossgate CommonsShopping
Fuze BoxArts and Entertainment
Taiwan NoodleRestaurants
Empire Wine & SpiritsGroceries
PetSmartShopping
Washington Avenue ArmoryArts and Entertainment
Stewart's ShopsShopping
Chained by ChuckArts and Entertainment
Mamoun's FalafelRestaurants
LAX Restaurant and LoungeNightlife
LaZeez RestaurantRestaurants
LAX Restaurant & LoungeNightlife
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What Locals Say
- Vanessa Clay
- Resident
- 2mo ago
"Capital Pride, farmers market in the summer , tulip fest in May, zany Speedo race and the chili chowder festival in December. The overall park in the summer for public use "
- Vanessa Clay
- Resident
- 2mo ago
"The street is busy overall and accidents happen frequently. There’s a private school further down towards Colonie and great places to eat. "
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 2y ago
"Some local events in the park, but parking is extremely limited be careful especially in the winter months when there is emergency parking. W"
- Trulia User
- Visitor
- 2y ago
"great environment and clean area makes you feel like your right at home. peaceful and colorful and bright "
- Trulia User
- Prev. Resident
- 3y ago
"Drumming during the summer in the park is always pretty cool. They gather in a circle and play African traditional songs."
- Alecia.e
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Diverse and neighborly community. Beautiful park & green spaces. Lots of food, bars, nightlife, and events."
- Shannon O.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Not the safest area- homelessness and addicts are around every corner, but arguably one of the most interesting and vibrant areas in Albany. Lively nightlight options and many things to do throughout the year. "
- Michelle H. .
- Resident
- 4y ago
"the library it really has these nice little events that gather all the kids really and keep troubled kids together ♥️. "
- Katrina S.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Lark fest, tulip fest, all the events at Washington park. Close to lark street if you’re into bars. A lot of churches in the area if you’re into worship. "
- Lauren G.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Central ave is a busy street but there are quieter neighborhoods off it that are good for dogs. Especially the areas of central ave that are more in colonie, ny. "
- andrea j.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Parks are not too far and there are other kids in the neighborhood if you allow them to play with other children "
- christine
- 9y ago
"This area is very friendly and an ideal environment if you want to live in a walkable city. We face Washington Park and it is a pleasure all times of year. Children play outside and in the park playground. The park is great for walking, jogging."
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