attractions: Crossgates Mall, Thacher State Park, The Crossings Park of Colonie, New York State Capitol, 5 Wits Albany, Peebles Island State Park, Albany Pine Bush Preserve, Falls View Park, USS SLATER, Lincoln Park, restaurants: Dave & Buster's Albany, Capital City Diner, Delmonico's Italian Steakhouse, Smokey Bones Colonie, City Line Bar and Grill, Texas de Brazil - Albany, Barnsider, black & blue Steak and Crab, Albany, NY, Ralph's Tavern, Albany Buffet