Albany - New York State Capital 🗽

I stayed at the Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown. While wandering for food, I discovered Empire Live right next door! 🎵 There was an 8:00 PM Phantogram show - perfect since it's my kind of electronic-psychedelic rock. I bought my ticket around 6:00 PM for about $50, but by 7:00 PM they were only $40. Lesson learned: sometimes patience pays off! 💰 Dinner was at Emmanuel Thai Restaurant where I enjoyed a comforting bowl of Tom Yum soup 🍜. After eating, I took a relaxing stroll along the Hudson River walkway 🌉. At the concert, I truly felt like a little hobbit... 🧝‍♂️ A tall person in front completely blocked my view! The crowd was respectful though—people didn't raise their phones much and kept a comfortable distance. No pushing or mosh pits. The next day I visited the New York State Capitol. They offer free tours at 10:00, 12:00, and 2:00 that last about an hour. It was absolutely beautiful! When completed in 1899, it cost $25 million. I think it's even more stunning than the Capitol in Washington D.C. 🏛️ There are many fascinating details, like unfinished carvings and 78 sculpted faces—many of which were the artists' creative expressions. I took more videos than photos, which I'll edit and share later. Behind the building, a plaza connects "The Egg," the Corning Tower, and a museum. While The Egg was closed, I went up the Corning Tower to the 42nd floor for a free 360° view of Albany 🌇. Lunch was at The City Beer Hall where I had the best beef burger I've tasted in a year! 🍔 The bread was perfectly crispy and the patty was incredibly flavorful. After lunch, it was time to head to the next stop: Syracuse. The clouds from the train window were absolutely beautiful ☁️. #albany#newyork#AlburyNSW #HiddenGemAustralia #RoadTripFood