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The Valleycats are nearby Troy's minor league baseball team. The team is an independent team that competes in the Frontier League (it was in the New York-Penn League until 2019 and was at the time associated with the Houston Astros, but the NYPL was dissolved when the minor leagues were reorganized before the 2021 season). The Valleycats play at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium. Tickets range in price from $5–15.
The Tri-City ValleyCats are a professional baseball team based in Troy, New York. The ValleyCats compete in the National Association of Professional Baseball (NAPB) as a member of the North Division in the Atlantic Conference, but were previously members of Minor League Baseball's New York–Penn League (NYPL) as the Class A Short Season affiliate of the Houston Astros. The team began play in 2002 when the Pittsfield Astros relocated to Troy following the 2001 season. The ValleyCats have played their home games at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium since 2002.
Designed by renowned architect H.H. Richardson in the Romanesque style he popularized.
The Empire State Plaza is something to behold. It lies between the New York State Capitol building and the New York State Museum. While many critics have found that the Plaza is architecturally intimidating, at best, it can be quite beautiful. Free concerts are often held on the plaza during the summer, ranging from Blues Festivals to Rock concerts. And the Fourth of July fireworks are spectacular.
Free guided tours, M-F 10AM, noon, 2PM, and 3PM; Sa & Su 11AM, 1PM, and 3PM. Free self-guided audio tours M-F, 9AM-3PM (driver license or passport must be left as collateral for audio player). Plaza Visitor Center, Rm. 106 Concourse, Empire State Plaza. Security screening will confiscate pocket knives and other sharp objects.
Impressive neo-classical colonnade.
The main street that runs to the Albany Waterfront. Though much of the lower portion is decayed and empty, it retains a regal air and is well worth a visit, particularly as revitalization of the area takes hold. State Street is home to many of the stately 19th-century homes that can be seen in Albany and was once home to writer Herman Melville. Nearby lies Pearl Street, which has undergone a renewal, and which caters to the 20-something bar and club scene. During the summer, the Alive at 5 concert series is an open festival on Broadway near the base of State Street. It draws quite a large crowd, and is generally a fun time for all. You can no longer bring your own beer, however—you must purchase it on site.
Formerly the Delaware and Hudson Railroad Building