New York state is just chock-full of fun things to do. Visitors and residents alike love to head for Manhattan to view the city from the Empire State Building and Top of the Rock, but those experiences aren’t cheap (and tend to be full of tourists). Instead of Manhattan, head for Albany for a totally different (and FREE!) view.
The Erastus Corning Tower is located at 5 Empire Plaza in downtown Albany. It was built in 1966.
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The tower is 589 feet tall, with 44 stories. Outside of New York City, it’s the tallest skyscraper in the state, and visitors can go up to the observation deck on the 42nd floor to see the city of Albany as never before.
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Before you head up to the observation deck, take a minute to check out the art in the lobby.
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From the observation deck, you’ll have a a gorgeous view of Albany on three sides of the building.
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You’ll have some amazing views of the Hudson and some of Albany’s most charming architecture.
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Visit the observation deck at the Erastus Corning Tower Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission is free!
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For some more fun, free things to do in New York, take a look at this article.
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