Around Town
Restaurants:
Daisy Bakers
33 2nd Street, Troy, NY
(518) 266-9200
http://www.daisybakers.com/
Daisy Bakers offers fine food and an extensive wine list, in a lavish dining room, with Victorian ambiance.
Bacchus
33 2nd Street, Troy, NY
(518) 687-0345
http://www.daisybakers.com/DBBacchus.htm
Gourmet wood fired pizza and pasta, in a casual, pub-style setting, with a bar offering wine and beer. Patio seating also available.
The Judge's Inn
254 Broadway, Troy, NY
(518) 279-7989
An upscale bar grill New York City style.
Illium Cafe
9 Broadway, Troy, NY
(518) 273-7700
http://www.illiumcafe.com/
The distinguished Illium Café is located at the heart of Troy’s historic downtown. An assortment of baked fresh daily bagels, croissants, ciabatta bread, and hot drinks, including teas, coffee, espresso drinks, and hot chocolate. The Illium features traditional homemade meals using fresh, all natural ingredients.
Markets:
Troy Waterfront Farmers Market
Saturdays, year round
During the summer months located on the river front
Hedley Park Place, River Street, Troy, NY (in summer)
Uncle Sam Atrium, Broadway at 3rd and 4th Streets, Troy, NY
Every Saturday, more than 50 food growers, bakers, chefs and artisans gather to offer the Capital Region’s freshest and finest! The lively downtown setting is complete with music, great food and activities to share with friends and family. It's an easy way to enjoy Troy's many shops, restaurants, historic and cultural sites.
Shops:
Truly Rhe
11 2nd Street, Troy, NY
(518) 273-1540
http://www.trulyrhe.com/
Nestled in the heart of downtown Troy, Truly Rhe offers an array of clothing, jewelry, accessories, gifts and extraordinary one of kind finds.
Some Girls
13 Second Street, Troy, NY
(518) 271-1172
http://www.somegirlsboutique.com/
Great atmosphere, and fantastic designer finds, Some Girls Boutique is the place for women and girls who want the hippest new styles without all the attitude.
Olga Z Design Studio
11 2nd Street, Troy, NY
(518) 788-7639
The place for your favorite dress, blouse, tunic (and more) custom made from a wide range of beautiful and unique designer fabrics. Also home or business artistic decoration, faux finishes and hand painted murals.
River Street Antiques District
River Street, downtown Troy, NY
Troy’s finest antiques shops are all nestled together along the river, and right around the corner from the Cannon Place Suites. A great place to stroll and shop, the antiques district hosts small and large dealers, design shops, gift shops and food.
Galleries:
The Arts Center of the Capital Region
265 River Street, Troy, NY
(518) 273-0552
http://www.artscenteronline.org
Classes, performances, events, and family activities are offered, with a gallery featuring free exhibitions of regional and international artists. The Arts Center has the hub of the Troy arts scene for many years.
Martinez Gallery
3 Broadway, Troy, NY
(518) 274-9377
http://www.martinezgallery.net
Besides its regular exhibits, the Martinez Gallery offers events such as literary readings, art chats, and musical presentations. Located in the Cannon Building.
Kismet
71 4th Street, Troy, NY
(518) 272-1918
http://www.kismetartgallery.com/
An artist-owned and operated gallery and studio space, Kismet offers the work of over 150 local artists and artisans. One of a kind craft, clothing and gift items, as well as paintings, prints, photographs and sculpture are offered.
Universities:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 8th Street Troy, NY
(518) 276-6000
http://rpi.edu/
Sage College
45 Ferry Street, Troy, NY
(518) 244-2000
http://www.sage.edu/
Other Points Of Interest:
Troy Music Hall
30 2nd Street, Troy, NY
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Box Office: (518) 273-0038
http://www.troymusichall.org/
A national historic landmark, the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall is known as an acoustical marvel.
Emma Willard School
285 Pawling Avenue, Troy, NY
(518) 833-1300
http://www.emmawillard.org
The oldest secondary school for girls in the United States.
Captain J.P. Cruiseline
278 River Street, Troy, NY
(518) 270-1901
http://captainjp.homestead.com/
A 600 passenger cruiseline offering special cruises with food and music, along the Hudson River. Private charters and special events are offered.
