Table of Contents

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

About the Author

A local artist and writer, Christine M. Garretson-Persans has worked at The Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center since 2004. She lives in Watervliet.

Reviews

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