New York By Rail 13th ed. | Page 45

Troy Waterfront Farmers Market PHOTOS: (SHIP) MIKE CAREY; (MARKET) COURTESY RENSSELAER COUNTY TOURISM; (GALLERY) ALBANY INSTITUTE OF HISTORY & ART; (MUSIC HALL) RANDALL PERRY PHOTOGRAPHY USS Slater Crailo State Historic Site tells the story of Colonial Dutch life in the Hudson Valley through guided museum tours and programs. The exhibit A Dishonorable Trade tells the story of the Dutch slave trade in Albany. Tours begin May 11. facebook.com/CrailoStateHistoricSite From ALB Station: .9 miles car; 16 minute walk; 16 minute bus The Empire State Plaza Ice Rink gives you the chance to skate in front of the Capitol from December through early March. Admission is free; just rent skates or bring your own. winter.empirestateplaza.org From ALB Station: 2.1 miles car; 22 minute bus The USS Slater, the only remaining WWII American destroyer escort afloat, is now a floating museum moored in Albany. Tours offered from April to November describe the ship’s role in protecting convoys in the North Atlantic and Pacific. ussslater.org From ALB Station: 1.9 miles car; 18 minute bus Built in 1931, the Palace Performing Arts Center is Albany’s sole surviving theater built during the Depression. Today the restored landmark presents live music and theater, classic movies, ballet, and other cultural programs. palacealbany.com From ALB Station: 2.4 miles car; 15 minute bus WHAT’S NOT TO MISS ▼ This summer, the Tri City Valley Cats celebrate their 15th anniversary at the minor league Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy, beginning with a June 17 season opener. The ValleyCats will host 38 regular season home games as they defend a streak of four straight Stedler Division titles. tcvalleycats.com Amtrak.com From ALB Station: 9.1 miles car From ALB Station: 7.2 miles car At the New York State Museum, science, anthropology, education and art exhibits tell the story of the state’s cultural and natural history. Popular displays include the World Trade Center exhibit, Birds of New York, the Cohoes mastodon, and the operational 1912 Herschell-Spillman carousel. nysm.nysed.gov The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) provides bus service throughout the Capital Region from Albany-Rensselaer, Troy, Saratoga Springs and Schenectady—including stops at Amtrak stations. Visit CDTA.org for schedules and fares. From ALB Station: 2.4 miles car; 15 minute bus For 17 years, the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market has taken place every Saturday, year round— in the Troy Atrium during the winter, and on River Street May through October. More than 70 local food growers, bakers, chefs and artisans offer fresh goods. troymarket.org From ALB Station: 8.9 miles car Ancient Egyptian Gallery, Albany Institute of History & Art A National Historic Landmark, the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall presents orchestra, jazz, comedy shows and more. Formerly a bank building, it has excellent acoustics, a hand-crank chandelier, and an 1882 organ. troymusichall.org The Albany Institute of History and Art, established in 1791, is one of the oldest museums in the U.S. Among its collections of Hudson Valley art and artifacts from the 17th century to present day are two current exhibits: Masterworks: 225 Years of Collecting and Abraham Lincoln: The Albany Connections. albanyinstitute.org From ALB Station: 2.2 miles car; 28 minute bus New York By Rail | 43 Troy Savings Bank Music Hall