Reach a Bird’s Eye View of Albany

Albany's tallest building, let's go inside the Corning Tower

Let's go to the observation deck where we can discover the stunning views of Albany, New York

Standing at 589 feet, Corning Tower is the tallest building in New York outside of New York City

It offers panoramic vistas that are simply unforgettable. Join us as I take you on a visual journey showcasing the beautiful skyline, the historic landmarks, and the picturesqueous landscape

of Albany. Whether you're a local resident or a first-time visitor, this observation deck provides a

unique perspective of the capital region. Experience the beauty of the Hudson River, the Empire State

Plaza, like never before. Travel across America with me. First things first, where do you park

We found finding a parking spot in Albany around the Empire Plaza sort of difficult. We got one of the last

spots in a parking lot near the State Museum. We then walked under the roadway toward

Corning Tower. The Observation Deck was our goal, and yes, we're going to make a stop at the Capitol

The Museum Library and Archives are behind us. We're not going there today. But we want to show

you some great places, including the Egg. Welcome to the Governor Nelson, a Rockefeller Empire State

Placer. Let's go in. I'll be taking you to the Corning Tower. We're heading to the

observation deck where we can see the capital and the convention center, the egg, and so much more

You'll want to hold on to see every great place from the 42nd floor of the Corning Tower Observation Day

And the best part? The views are the best part, of course. As a bonus, it's free. Before you reach

the Food Court, you'll make a right turn to go toward the observation day. The elevator doors open automatically and take you directly to the 42nd floor

observation deck. We were greeted by a security guard once we got off the elevator. We were

fortunate there was no one else there on the observation deck. The glass windows provide

spectacular views towards the Hudson, toward the Capitol, and to the south. Great information boards

are provided in each area to give you information about the buildings that you are hearing at This is the New York State Capitol This was one of the most impressive architectural masterpieces I have ever seen

Talk about stepping into the old world. What do you think? The sign says that the New York State Capitol was constructed from 1867 to 1899

The Capitol was officially declared complete by Governor Theodore Roosevelt. One of my favorites

Five different architects worked on the building, which cost 25, million dollars. The legislative chambers in the million dollar staircase are among the

highlights of the building. I won't be taking you on a tour of the building today in

this video, but one will be coming up soon. Teddy declared the building complete. It

wasn't really complete. Once he got in office, he was tired of the overspending and said

this thing is done. It is also quite incredible because as they mentioned, there were five

different architects. And you can see the different styles within the interior. But this is a

spectacular building. And of course, the I heart New York, the I Love New York sign is right

out front. Capital tours are available Monday through Friday and are free. The Robert Abrams Building

for Law and Justice can also be seen adjacent to the Capitol. Simply stunning. Don't you think

It looks like a castle. When you love to live in a big old house like that? Have you subscribed yet

If not, please subscribe. And if you have, thank you. The other unusual thing that we saw was the

Egg Center for the Performing Arts. This striking spherical structure is known as the Egg

Performing Arts Center with a 980-seat main theater with a wraparound lounge and a 460-seat

studio theater. The Egg hosts dance, music theater, and other special events

And when walking around the plaza, I took quite a few pictures of The Egg

It's very photogenic, wouldn't you say? The Alfred E. Smith State Office building is a 32-story art decobeyedictors

skyscraper and was built in 1928 and is named after Alfred Emmanuel Smith, a four-term governor of New York. Engraved into

the building's facade are the names of all 62 New York State

counties. So if you want to learn them, walk around the building. Out another window

let see what we can discover Several churches a courthouse and the Albany City Hall another old world looking style architectural masterpiece This view looks out over the Hudson River and some incredible historical structures

The Hudson River runs 306 miles between New York City and the Adirondacks

where it begins at a site called Lake Tier of the Clouds

In 1609, Henry Hudson sailed his ship, the half-moon of the river, into what is now the Albany area

The port of Albany receives millions of tons of cargo each year, including molasses, cocoa beans, generators, and road salt

That's quite the combination. The port occasionally hosts a visiting vessel, a sailing ship, or a submarine open for public viewing

There's the Albany-Rensselaer Rail Station, the site of the earliest Dutch settlement in Albany

In 1624, the Dutch West Indies Company founded a permanent settlement in this area

18 families from the Netherlands came up the Hudson River and built a fort and homes called Fort Orange

At a site, what is now the foot of Madison Avenue and Broadway

This structure caught my attention, State University Plaza. Completed in 1918, this Gothic-style building, I call it old world, wouldn't you

is the headquarters for the central administration of the State University of New York

Its weather vane is a replica of Henry Hudson's ship, the half-moon

and is said to be the largest working weather vein in North America

Isn't this incredible? The amount of history that you can learn from my videos

Just saying, if you just take time to go to these places and this is free

And spectacular, you can't beat it, leave a comment below if you've visited Albany and went to the Corning Tower observation deck

On the other side, we see more things to learn about, including the World War II Memorial

This memorial honors of 1.7 million New Yorkers who served our country in World War II

That is a huge number. I would have never guessed that, even if it would have been C in a multiple choice

The pool is surrounded by a hedge in the shape of a laurel wreath, symbolizing heroism, grief, and triumph

And as I mentioned earlier, we parked behind the New York State Museum

And then the executive mansion built in 1856 for an Albany businessman It was purchased in 1877 by New York State for Wow that was a lot of money don you think

It has been home to 33 of New York's governors, including Grover Cleveland, Teddy Roosevelt

and Franklin Roosevelt, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany

This is the largest church in Albany. Built of dark brownstone in the gothic style

I call it old world style. The church was dedicated in 1852

Amazing. You can see its roof is in the shape of a cross

The plaza is a great place to walk around and take in the architecture, the art, the fountain, and all of the scenery

The Corning Tower, a great destination in Albany. There's a few more things I want to tell you about

One is the State Education Building. It was built in 1912. This limestone building is inspired by Greek architecture

The building was the home of the State Museum for many years, and today it houses offices of the State Education Department

An impressive building. And you see how they have State Education building etched across the top there

I believe that was done later, because when this was built, it wasn't the education building

Realized that just because the building has something etched in it, that doesn't mean it was there when it was originally constructed

As we were walking around, the Capitol we found this sign. It was very interesting

In the middle of the street to the east stood four. Frederick. Goal of Burgoyne's drive to split the colonies. 1777. So much to investigate. And you know I love

these clocks and this one says City of Albany. We found several military memorials in addition to the

World War II memorial and some interesting buildings like this ginormous Renaissance Hotel. The Bull Moose Club

Do you know who that is? You see the spectacles in the mustache? Teddy, he was a member of the

Bull Moose Party and this old telephone building. And who is in this telephone building now

Well, it's Verizon and AT&T. Appropriate, wouldn't you say? I want to encourage you to visit Empire Plaza

and take a ride up the elevators to the observation deck in Corning Tower

Flip-flops on the ground. Unclassic road trip