Albany · Albany County, NY
Where to take visiting family in Albany
Scout analyzed 90 Albany places and surfaced the ones that actually fit visiting family.
Places analyzed
90
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.2 hr
Scout-verified spots
Nightlife
City Line Bar and Grill
American grub, unique cocktails & craft beer served in an airy, industrial space with a comfy patio.
Food & Drink
Daily Grind
Coffeehouse serving java along with housemade soups & sandwiches in a chill space with free WiFi.
Food & Drink
Simone's Kitchen ✨
Center Square & Hudson/Park
Villa di Como Ristorante
Food & Drink
The Mill on Round Lake
Lively, Adirondack-themed pub featuring hearty bar fare, live music & a patio with a fire pit.
Food & Drink
Druthers Brewing Company
Food & Drink
Professor Java's Coffee Sanctuary
Easygoing coffeehouse serving cafe fare, including vegetarian & vegan items, plus baked goods.
Downtown
USS SLATER
Last remaining WWII-era destroyer escort ship afloat in U.S., with tours of galley, guns & quarters.
Center Square & Hudson/Park
Savoy Taproom
Craft cocktails, brunch & gourmet pub grub in a brick-walled tavern with live music & DJ shows.
Downtown
The Hollow Bar + Kitchen
Hip spot in a historic building offering updated American eats, rotating craft beers & live music.
Downtown
Stacks Espresso Bar
Center Square & Hudson/Park
Stacks Espresso Bar
Outdoors
Liberty Ridge Farm
Food & Drink
The Scene Coffee & Cocktails
Food & Drink
Uncommon Grounds Coffee & Bagels - Western Avenue
Relaxed coffeehouse serving hot drinks along with store-made bagels, bagel sandwiches & soups.
Food & Drink
Uncommon Grounds Coffee & Bagels
Relaxed coffeehouse serving hot drinks along with store-made bagels, bagel sandwiches & soups.
Food & Drink
JACOB ALEJANDRO
Food & Drink
677 Prime
Upscale steakhouse with mahogany accents & colorful art features 400+ wines & weekday bar deals.
Food & Drink
Josie's Table
Wellness
Spa Mirbeau Albany
Upper Washington Avenue
Grappa '72
Elegant eatery, tucked away in a strip mall, featuring classic Italian fare, music & grappa.
Arbor Hill
The Copper Crow
Food & Drink
black & blue Steak and Crab
Upscale surf 'n' turf meals complement the extensive wine list at this stylish steakhouse.
Food & Drink
Iron Gate Cafe
Gated, serene garden seating area fronts this American breakfast/lunch spot in a sandstone mansion.
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