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Things to Do Near State Street in Albany, New York

Albany is the capital of New York State, located on the banks of the Hudson River. State Street and its immediate surroundings feature much of the machinery of state government, including the New York State Capitol building and the New York State Court of Appeals. Visitors can learn about three centuries of history in the street's historic buildings and museums and can relax and enjoy shopping, fine dining, and parkland areas.

Amore Clothing
- Founded in 1967, Amore Clothing offers classic Italian tailoring in made-to-measure custom suits and shirts, exclusive tie collections from designers like Dormeuil, Faberge, and Seven Fold Ties, and suede, nubuck, and nappa shearlings for men and women.
  
  Amore Clothing
  
  123 State St.
  
  Albany, NY 12207-1622
  
  518-434-4054
  
  amoreclothing.com
Egg
- The Egg houses the Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza Performing Arts Center. The architecture of the building is unique--as you might guess from the name, it looks like an egg. The building hosts chamber music concerts, dance, lectures, musical theatre, multimedia presentations, and small cabaret-type performances.
  
  Egg
  
  Empire State Plaza
  
  Albany, NY 12220-0065
  
  518-473-1845
  
  theegg.org
Elda's On Lark
- Just off State Street is Elda's On Lark, an upscale restaurant with a relaxed dress code. It serves items such as lobster crepes, escargot, beef carpaccio, pork chop alla gypsy, and freshly made pastas. The restaurant also offers a take-out menu and a more limited menu for late-night dining.
  
  Elda's On Lark
  
  205 Lark St.
  
  Albany, NY 12210
  
  518-449-3532
  
  eldasonlark.com
New York State Capitol
- The New York State Capitol building was dedicated on January 1, 1879.
  
  English architect Thomas Fuller and American architects Leopold Eidlitz and Henry Hobson Richardson designed the five-story New York State Capitol building, starting in the 1860s. The building blends Italian Renaissance, Romanesque, and French Renaissance styles. Guided tours are available Mondays through Saturdays.
  
  New York State Capitol
  
  State St.
  
  Albany, NY 12223-1400
  
  518-474-2418
  
  assembly.state.ny.us
St. Peter's Protestant Episcopal Church
- St. Peter's Protestant Episcopal Church was originally built in 1715 and has been rebuilt twice, including a change of location in 1790. The present Gothic structure, designed by Richard Upjohn, was completed in 1859 and is listed in the National Registry of Historic Landmarks.
  
  St. Peter's Protestant Episcopal Church
  
  107 State St.
  
  Albany, NY 12207-1683
  
  518-434-3502
  
  stpeterschurchalbany.org
Times Union Center
- Just a few blocks from State Street is the Times Union Center, a sports and entertainment complex that hosts the football team Albany Firebirds and the Siena Saints MAAC basketball team, as well as exhibition games of major sports leagues.
  
  Times Union Center
  
  51 South Pearl St.
  
  Albany, New York 12207
  
  518-487-2000
  
  timesunioncenter-albany.com
Washington Park Historic District
- Washington Park is home to TulipFest every spring.
  
  Washington Park is bounded on one side by State Street. This Historic District includes the buildings of the surrounding neighborhoods, many of them designed by architect Henry Hobson Richardson. Enjoy strolling in the public park and around Washington Park Lake.
  
  Washington Park Historic District
  
  Albany, New York 12210
  
  518-434-2032