The Albany Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1930, and has been bringing live music and entertainment to the city ever since. The symphony�s combination of time-honored classical music and contemporary programming draws visitors from every corner of the musical world.

The Empire State Plaza is a 98-acre complex featuring government office buildings, sculptures, modern art, fountains and an ice-skating rink in downtown Albany. The plaza�s Corning Tower has an observation deck on the 42nd floor, offering spectacular views of the city, the Hudson River and the surrounding area.

Also located at the Empire State Plaza is EThe Egg performing arts venue, home to a variety of music, dance, and traditional stage presentations. Featuring an unusual shape and central location, EThe Egg has become an icon of the city since it was hatched in 1978.

The New York State Museum contains a diverse selection of artifacts and exhibits representing many facets of New York. Dozens of temporary and traveling exhibits visit the museum every year. Admission to the New York State Museum is free, and there is a gift shop and caf� on the premises.

Albany's Lark Street is a charming destination, full of brick brownstones and cobblestone intersections revealing the history of this turn-of-the-century neighborhood. Appealing to all visitors, Lark Street is chock-full of specialty shops, entertainment venues, restaurants and trendy nightclubs.

The city's educational crown jewel, the University at Albany has been ranked in the top 25 colleges in the United States for excellence in academics and affordability. The campus is within five miles of an Amtrak rail station, bus depots and Albany International Airport.

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