Pepsi Arena : Located in the downtown Albany area, this multi-purpose arena hosts a wide variety of events including concerts, trade shows, family shows, and sporting events. It's the home of two professional sports teams Albany River Rats (hockey league) and the Albany firebirds (football league).
Colonie Center Mall : Wolf Rd - Albany, NY 12205 - 518-459-9020 - Open Mon-Sat 10am-9:30pm, Sun 11am-6pm - 120 stores, including Macy's and Sears. Food court and 3 restaurants (Friendly's, Applebee's, Mozzarella?s).
Empire State Plaza : 1 Empire State Plaza - Albany, NY 12242 - 518-474-2418 - Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm - 98 acre site includes: Convention Center, Legislative Office Building, Cultural Education Center Museum, Modern Art Library, theater.
Saratoga Race Track : I-87 North, Exit 14, Union Ave - Saratoga, NY 12242 - 518-584-6200 - Oldest premier thoroughbred racing in country. July 23rd-Sept 1st. Nine races per day, minimum. Group rates are available.
Lake George Region/Great Escape Fun Park : I-87 North off of Exits 20 & 21 - Lake George, NY 12242 - 518-584-6200 - May-October - Shopping outlets, horseback riding, boating, fishing, water-skiing, Cinema's, hiking, Children activities/parks, picnicking, historical sites. - Great Escape Fun Park-over 200 rides and waterpark.