| Located near the junction of the Mohawk and Hudson rivers, Albany (ABY) is the oldest city in New York State. Once an important rail center, modern-day Albany is a bustling city with carefully preserved colonial architecture. Book Albany flights on CheapOair and save! Home to a thriving fine arts community, many visitors to Albany enjoy the State Plaza; a prominent landmark in the city's center. Along with several important government buildings, this plaza has a cultural center offering frequent performances by Albany Symphony Orchestra, Capital Repertory Theatre, Palace Theatre and Albany Institute of History & Art. Grab cheap Albany flights on CheapOair!
Visitors and locals alike enjoy the variety of cafes and restaurants surrounding the Plaza, as well as a wide range of bars, pubs and live music venues in the nearby areas. Located only at a short distance from downtown Albany's business district, Lark Street offers the annual Art on Lark, an outdoor festival of artwork. Visitors looking for outdoor adventure generally head to the Hudson-Mohawk Bikeway which offers pleasant biking and jogging paths along the two rivers. Daytrips to nearby Pine Lake also offers recreational activities, as well as opportunities for hiking, kayaking and camping. Albany also has numerous parks and greenways; the Albany Carver, Hilsman and Shackleford parks being among the most treasured by locals. Save more while booking cheap flights to Albany on CheapOair. With all the savings you can take trips to nearby cities such as New York City and Buffalo.
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