Timeline
15:36
Start with a local favorite in the old Albany Pump Station. The brick walls and high ceilings hold the history of the river, and it is the perfect place to grab a beer and settle in before the rush.
15:51
Corning Tower Observation Deck
Walk 19 minutes WSW to the Corning Tower Observation Deck on the 42nd floor. You have time to browse the gift shop and let the city sprawl out beneath you. The view stretches to the Adirondacks, Catskills, and the Berkshires.
16:42
Corning Tower Observation Deck
Position yourself at the glass railing facing WSW. The sun is dipping toward the horizon, painting the foothills in warm gold. This is the peak moment of the afternoon light.
17:06
Head 7 minutes away to The Hollow Bar + Kitchen. It is the ideal spot to digest the view with craft beer and American fare. The crowd shifts to older hepcat college students in the evening, making for a lively but relaxed atmosphere.
Local tip
The walk from the tower to The Hollow is short, but ensure you leave the observation deck with enough time to reach your drink before the sunset fades completely.
Check before you go
- The Corning Tower Observation Deck is the primary attraction; check its specific opening hours for the 42nd floor as they may vary by season.
- The Hollow Bar + Kitchen does not list fixed hours in the context; check the route and current opening times before you go.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Albany (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).