<![CDATA[New Articles on The Albany Life]]> http://www.thealbanylife.com/feed/blog en-us http://www.thealbanylife.com <![CDATA[Downtown Albany]]> The Capital City of Albany is located in the heart of New York’s Tech Valley, within a few hours’ drive of New York City, Boston and Montreal. Located along the banks of the historic Hudson River, downtown Albany is easily accessible via a system of major highways and state and local arteries.

 

Once you spend time in downtown Albany, you’ll understand how easy it is to navigate our streets and locate parking.

 

On the Street

 

A multitude of parking spaces can be found along downtown streets. These spaces are FREE every weekday evening after 6:00pm and on weekends and holidays (meter charges apply during weekday mornings and afternoons).

 

In Garages & Lots

 

A large number of public garages and surface lots offer daily, monthly and event-related parking in and around downtown Albany. All are conveniently located within a few blocks of downtown’s most popular dining, performance and event destinations.

 

 Click here to visit the Albany Parking Authority web site.

]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:32:35 -0500 http://www.thealbanylife.com/blog/downtown-albany http://www.thealbanylife.com/blog/downtown-albany#1660 <![CDATA[Lark Street]]> Lark Street in Albany is one of the cultural centers of the Capital Region and the City itself. Located steps away from the city center and the capital between Madison Avenue and Washington/ Central Avenues just east of Washington Park, the young and hip neighborhood is a must see when stopping through Albany.

 

Lark Street - Albany New York

Whether you are looking for unique and funky shops or a nice meal, there is a full spectrum of fun and friendly businesses to spend your day at. Art galleries and hand made jewelry; beautiful flowers and vintage clothing are all within a short stroll. And your culinary tastes won’t be disappointed either.

With cuisines representing cultural outlets from all over the world, there is plenty to choose from. From family friendly cafes and bistros to fine dining and authentic Greek, Indian, Thai and other tastes from around the globe there is plenty of taste to go around. If you are visiting during the day, you will see many local professionals enjoying the appetizing fare of the cobble stoned street. 

When the sun goes down the fun heats up on Lark Street. With several night clubs and jazz bars that open up after dinner has been wrapped up, there is plenty to do all day and night on Lark Street.

For more information on Lark Street you can visit our unique guide to the many businesses on Lark Street or you can visit the Lark Street Business Improvement District’s website: http://www.larkstreet.org.

The Lark Street Neighborhood District Management Association (Lark Street BID), is a not-for-profit corporation, incorporated in 1996 as a coalition of over 180 property owners united in their commitment to build, sustain and enhance a unique and prosperous living and business community for the residents, visitors and merchants of the Lark Street Neighborhood of Albany, NY.

Since its inception the organization has worked to improve and promote the Lark Street Neighborhood through a variety of programs and services, including Lark Fest a one day out door festival held on Lark Street each September. The festival is hailed as the largest open air festival in New York State, draws tens of thousands of people and is an excellent time.

 

Lark Street Map - Albany Restaurants Dining Nightlife Galleries and Shops
]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:28:14 -0500 http://www.thealbanylife.com/blog/lark-street-albany http://www.thealbanylife.com/blog/lark-street-albany#1659 <![CDATA[Welcome to the Albany Life]]>  Albany NY restaurants, hotels, entertainment, shopping

Welcome to TheAlbanyLife.com, the newest and most interactive source of information for the Capital City of New York.

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