Comments on: A Summer Tour of Albany

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 31 May 2017 17:36:33 +0000

In reply to Kally.

Hey Kally! Yeah, the weather will probably be a shock in the winter, but the good news is Albany really does have four distinct seasons. I love love love the fall and spring and of course the summer (personally I’m just not a winter person, but lots of people in the area adore taking advantage of the winter sports.)

My sister and I attended Shaker High and I can’t recommend that school district more highly. I was really involved in the art department and my sister in the music one and both are top notch, as are many of the sports teams. It really is a private school level of education for free! So if you can move to an area that filters into that school, I recommend it. I attended Loudonville Elementary and also give that two thumbs up. Hope that helps!

By: Kally

Kally — Sat, 27 May 2017 13:08:42 +0000

Hi Alex, my husband, two children, fur children, and I will be relocating to the Albany/Saratoga Springs area beginning of Sept. We are from Texas and are clueless with how to prepare for the weather and knowing what areas are good for families. Any advice you could give us on these topics would be greatly appreciated. I enjoyed your article!

By: Emily

Emily — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 21:26:18 +0000

In reply to Alex.

Will definitely check out those winter options!! Thanks Alex! 🙂

We’re also looking to do a couple Canada trips 🙂 lots of exciting adventures to be had up here!

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 12 Nov 2016 20:01:57 +0000

In reply to Emily.

Oh my gosh that’s wild Emily! I’ve been saying I’m long overdue for an updated Albany post, maybe this will motivate me to write one. Winters can be tough up here but if you ski, that definitely helps the season pass. I also love Lights in the Park in Washington Park here in Albany and ice skating at the Empire State Plaza — I recommend hitting both in one festive weekend this winter 🙂 Enjoy!

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 22:25:22 +0000

Just dug into the archives for this post and I’m so glad I did!! My husband and I just got moved to Saratoga Springs for work for three months and in much need of some upstate NY guidance 🙂 as always, Alex delivers!! Thank you!!

Any winter weather tips for the area??

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 23 Oct 2016 21:15:44 +0000

In reply to Kaliska Sweetwater. Hey Kaliska! I like shopping at the Troy Waterfront farmer's market. There are tons of local artistans and artists there with fabulous wares. I don't shop much but that's one spot I love. I need to do an update of this post!

By: Kaliska Sweetwater

Kaliska Sweetwater — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 03:14:17 +0000

Hi!
Love your post- what are your favorite places to shop in Albany? I love local fashion!

Thanks so much!!
-Kaliska

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 19:12:45 +0000

In reply to Chelsea.

Hey Chelsea! Actually I haven’t but I’ve been thinking I really need to do a 48 hours in Albany guide for those weekending here or stopping in on road trips. Stay tuned… you’ve motivated me to bump it up on my to-do list 🙂

By: Chelsea

Chelsea — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 17:19:33 +0000

love this post as I just moved to Albany from Oklahoma City and feel like we can’t find anything anywhere!! Did you happen to write posts for the other seasons as well?

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 03:30:51 +0000

In reply to Joy. Awesome! Love to hear from another 518-er :) I'll be cruising back into town just in time for Tulip Fest this year. Can't wait!