A quirky survival guide to New York's Capital District.
With new and updated entries on everything from food, shopping, and the arts to people, history, and places to visit, The Smalbanac 2.0 is a wry, affectionate, and practical guide to New York State's capital city and surrounding area. Packed with information, this guide is perfect not only for visitors, new students, and those relocating to the area but also for long-term residents who want to get out of their comfort zones and explore the many hidden-and some not-so-hidden-treasures the area has to offer.
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Praise for the First Edition
"An eclectic and affectionate look at the quirks of our region and its many hidden treasures." - Albany Times Union
"The Smalbanac is a delightful, informative ... guide to history, culture, cuisine and shopping in Albany, Schenectady, and Troy ... Whether you like to travel, dine out, or learn local history, this is an exceptional book, worth reading and keeping on hand for when someone laments, 'I'm so bored.'" - Schenectady Daily Gazette
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Sprache
Verlagsort
Verlagsgruppe
State University of New York Press
Zielgruppe
US School Grade: College Graduate Student and over
Produkt-Hinweis
Illustrationen
Maße
Höhe: 196 mm
Breite: 150 mm
Dicke: 13 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-4384-6360-5 (9781438463605)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Klassifikation
A local artist and writer, Christine M. Garretson-Persans has worked at The Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center since 2004. She lives in Watervliet.
Albany-An Oldie but a Goodie
Hurlbut to Turkey-Getting From Here to There
Places to Visit in Albany
Troy-On the Edge of Greatness
Paper Canoes Were Made Here, Too!
Places to Visit in Troy
Schenectady-The Lights Are Still On
What's on the Tee Vee?
Places to Visit in Schenectady
The Famous Who of the Capital District
Five Fascinating Females
Four Famous Phils
Three Thrilling Henrys
Two Super Stephens
One Unbelievable Uncle Sam
History 101
More Beer Here, and Bourbon, Rye and Cider, Too
Art in Plein Site
Mind, Body, Planet 101
Mind 101
Body
Planet
Science 101
Go Outside and Play
Snowshoeing
Downhill Skiing
Cross-Country Skiing
Ice Skating
Dog Parks
Bowling
Rock Wall Climbing
Indoor Baseball
Roller Skating
Dance and Exercise Classes
Skateboarding
Mini-Golf and Fun Parks
Museums
Go to the Movies
Go to the Theater
Art and Other Types of Classes
Planetariums and Stargazing
Take a Tour
Art Galleries
Music to Your Ears
Open Mics
Especially for the Kids
Bar Districts
Friday Arts Nights
Things You Shouldn't Do but Will
Let's Eat!
In Albany
In Troy
In Schenectady
Pizza
Let's Shop!
The Malls
Chocolate
Ice Cream
Bakeries
Wine and Spirits
Delis and Specialty Markets
Apple Orchards
Stuff
Event Calendar
Good Things Year Round
More Historical/Hysterical Events
Space-Because We Like It
The Sun
Contellations You Should Know
The Planets
Pluto, Dwarf Planets, and Plutoids
Fun Things You Can Look for in the Sky!!
Science 101
Websites for You to Visit
Some of Our Sources That We Are Willing to Reveal
Index
