- + LET'S GO THERE
- + PLACES TO STAY
- + THINGS TO DO
- + WINE & DINE
- + DAY TRIPS
- + EVENTS
- + MAPS
- + TRAVEL BLOGS & MORE
- Site Search
Empire State Plaza - Ice Skating
Along with its events, the Empire State Plaza also features an ice rink, observation tower, the Egg Center for the Performing Arts and more...
The Empire State Plaza is a spectacular capital center, the seat of NYS government and a cultural hub featuring family-friendly events and activities.
The seat of government operations for New York State, the Plaza occupies 98 acres of land and has more than 11,000 employees in 10 buildings.
Along with its events, the Plaza also features an ice rink, observation tower, the Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza Art Collection, Vietnam Memorial Gallery, the Egg Center for the Performing Arts and the New York State Museum.
An underground concourse connects all of the buildings of the state plaza and is often referred to as Albany's "Underground City."
The seat of government operations for New York State, the Plaza occupies 98 acres of land and has more than 11,000 employees in 10 buildings.
Along with its events, the Plaza also features an ice rink, observation tower, the Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza Art Collection, Vietnam Memorial Gallery, the Egg Center for the Performing Arts and the New York State Museum.
An underground concourse connects all of the buildings of the state plaza and is often referred to as Albany's "Underground City."
Albany, NY
Current Conditions
65°F
Clouds
| Thu May 9 | Fri May 10 | Sat May 11 | Sun May 12 | Mon May 13 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8am | 54° | 48° | 42° | 46° | 45° |
| 2pm | 55° | 51° | 58° | 57° | 52° |
| 8pm | 62° | 52° | 56° | 57° | 51° |
Dining near Albany BOOK YOUR STAY Things To Do near Albany
LOOK WHAT ELSE
IS CLOSE BY
Cole's Woods
Capital-Saratoga
Open year round, Cole’s Woods opened the first lighted cross-country ski trails in North America in December of 1971 and offers many recreational activities.
Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Capital-Saratoga
Locally known as the Pine Bush, this 3,350-acre preserve is one of the largest of the 20 inland pine barrens in the world.
Stay and Sleigh at Loon Meadow Farm
Capital-Saratoga
The 153-acre Loon Meadow Farm is located just 7 miles from downtown Saratoga and offers sleigh rides along a trail that features an historic, abandoned 18th-century pathway.
Winter loves Grafton Lakes State Park
Capital-Saratoga
Nearly 2,500 acres, Grafton Lakes State Park is situated between the Taconic and Hudson Valleys and features six ponds, great for ice fishing when conditions permit.
