Albany🇺🇸 Free Tour of the New York State Capitol + Must-See Spots

A free🆓 in-depth guide specially curated for NY Bar examinees testing in Albany and their accompanying family/friends! 🅿️ Parking Tip: Search for "visitor parking," but I opted for street parking (meters accept credit cards💳) to avoid the sun. Must-Do Itinerary 1️⃣ I❤️NY Landmark & The Egg Snap pics at these iconic spots! Full plaza map in Image 2. 2️⃣ New York State Capitol Free Tour 🆓 3 daily tours (summer has an extra one—schedule in Image 3). I joined the 10am tour—absolutely worth it! Guides detail the capitol’s history, and you might catch senators at work or press conferences. (~1 hour). No tour? The building is open 7am-7pm for self-exploration. 3️⃣ Observation Deck (Corning Tower) Express elevator runs until 3:45pm—panoramic views of Albany! 4️⃣ Plaza Tour Only 1pm daily (schedule in Image 4). Missed it but looks interesting! 5️⃣ Visitor Center Shoutout to the two amazing staffers who mapped everything out for me! They even gifted me official pencils for good luck ✏️🍀. Best spot for souvenirs (like Albany fridge magnets—hard to find elsewhere!). 6️⃣ New York State Museum Dive into Albany’s history & archaeology (~1 hour). Skippable if short on time. 7️⃣ New York State Library Mostly legal archives—quick peek if "you’re already here." 8️⃣ NY Bar Exam Entrance Image 8 pinpoints the location (many struggled to find it!). Room: Convention Hall? This is your spot! Good luck to all NY Bar examinees! 🍀 #NYStateCapitol #AlbanyNY #FreeTour #NYBar #TravelTips #IHeartNY #GovernmentBuildings