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Rensselaer County Tourism Presents:

2016

A WALKING GUIDE TO THE BEST STOP ALONG THE HUDSON

New YorkDowntown Troy

NOTES & ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:

This walking guide represents Downtown Troy and its attractions as of July 2016. Names and addresses of the businesses listed may change without notice.

A special thank you to our sponsors whose efforts have made this project possible, and to all the participating businesses who have contributed to making Downtown Troy the best stop along the Hudson.

Design by Christina M. Rose for Troy Cloth & Paper [email protected]

Photos courtesy of Downtown Troy Business Improvement District, Chris Lovell of Lovell Photography & Katherine Wright of YTK Photography

Downtown TroyNew York

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:

Rensselaer County TourismVisit www.renscotourism.com for more on Troy &

Rensselaer County attractions and events.

Downtown Troy Business Improvement District

Judge Development Corporation

Rensselaer Honda

Troy Local Development Corporation

Make Art in Troy!

ALL ARE WELCOME!

The Arts Center offers classes in a broad range of media, for everyone from beginners to lifelong learners, morning, noon and night. Scholarships are always available! Stop by, grab a catalog, or go online to learn more.

THE ARTS CENTER of

the CAPITAL REGION

All Ages, All Art, All the Time!

The Arts Center has exhibitions running throughout the year, featuring regional artists of all ages. and backgrounds. The exhibits are free and open to the public, and are sponsored by YTK Photography, Chet and Karen Opalka, and the Marcelle Foundation.

265 River St. Troy, NY 12180 | (518) 273-0552 | www.artscenteronline.org

E X H I B I T I O N S

Mon-Thurs: 9AM - 7:30PMFri: 9AM - 4PM | Sat: 9AM - 5PM

Sun: 12PM - 4PM

A WALKING GUIDE TO THE BEST STOP ALONG THE HUDSON

SHOP LOCAL: 291 River Street, Troy NY 12180SHOP ONLINE: troyclothandpaper.com

FOOD & DRINK

B-Rad's Bistro & Catering ............1809 Fifth Ave. The Brown Bag ..........................156 Fourth St. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que ......................377 River St. Famous Lunch .......................111 Congress St. The Flying Chicken .....................120 Fourth St. Illium Café .....................................9 Broadway Jimmy's Lunch ........................84 Congress St. Manory's Restaurant .................99 Congress St. Miele's Café.................... The Atrium at Third St. Next Level ........................104 Third St. Level 2 Peck's Arcade ............................217 Broadway River Street Café ..........................429 River St.

American

Coco Mangos ..........................72 Congress St. Collar City Hard Pressed ..............215 Broadway Collar City Sweet Shoppe ................45 Third St. Nibble Inc. .................................461 Broadway The Placid Baker ........................250 Broadway Sweet Sues .................................203 River St.

Bakeries & Specialty Shops

Bacchus Wood Fired Pizza ...........33 Second St. Gino's Pizzeria............................123 Fourth St. I Love NY Pizza of Troy ................125 Fourth St.

Pizzerias

Beirut Restaurant ..........................184 River St. First Choice Caribbean ................ 451 Fulton St. The Greek House ...........................27 Third St. Halal Food ...............................93 Congress St. Hao Wei ....................................148 Fourth St. Lo Porto Ristorante Caffé ...............85 Fourth St. Picnic Garden .......................... 1521 Sixth Ave. Shalimar Restaurant ................... 405 Fulton St. Sunhee's Farm & Kitchen ........... 95-97 Ferry St. Sushi King .................................200 Broadway Troy Kitchen .............................77 Congress St.

International

Bar Troy ....................................121 Fourth St. Bootlegger's On Broadway...........200 Broadway Bradley's Tavern ...........................28 Fourth St. Brown's Brewing Co. .....................417 River St. Brown's Malt Room ......................425 River St. Finnbar's Pub .............................452 Broadway Footsy Magoo's ..............................17 First St. Lucas Confectionery & Wine Bar ...12 Second St. O'Brien's Public House at the Trojan Hotel ..43 Third St. Rare Form Brewery...................90 Congress St. River Street Pub ...........................194 River St. The Ruck ....................................104 Third St. Ryan's Wake Pub .........................403 River St. Slidin' Dirty .......................................9 First St. The Shop ..................................135 Fourth St. Troy Kitchen .............................77 Congress St. Vivian's Lounge ........................76 Congress St. Wolff's Biergarten ..............................2 King St.

Bars & Taverns

Bruegger's Bagels ....................55 Congress St. Café Deli-icious ............................413 River St. The Daily Grind ...............................46 Third St. Dunkin' Donuts ........................65 Congress St. Infinity Café .................................172 River St. Koni's Broadway Kafe .................359 Broadway Little Pecks ................................211 Broadway Muddaddy Flats Quesadillary ............49 Third St. Psychedelicatessan .......................275 River St. Spill'n the Beans Coffeehouse & Bistro ....13 Third St.

Coffee & Sandwich Shops

SHOPPING

American Grit Gallery .....................172 River St. Argyle Studios Gallery ...................46 Fourth St. The Arts Center of the Capital Region ...265 River St. Clement Art Gallery & Framing .......201 Broadway The Crooked Canvas .....................188 River St. Martinez Gallery .............................5 Broadway The Photography Center ................404 River St. Photographic Expressions ............455 Broadway Segel Violins & Art Gallery .................44 Third St. Springwood Studios ....................154 Fourth St.

Art Galleries

Antiques Warehouse .....................78 Fourth St. ArtCentric Marketplace ..................266 River St. Blue Bird Home Décor ....................11 Third St. Culinary Square ............................251 River St. Forage + Sundry .............................53 Third St. FunCycled ...................................272 River St. King Venetian Blind & Drapery .........400 River St. Modern on the Hudson .....................2 Third St. Pfeil Hardware ...............................63 Third St. River Garden Studio ......................282 River St. Superior Merchandise Company ...147 Fourth St. Trojan Horse Antiques ........................2 Third St. Troy Light Company ..................85 Congress St. Urban Bazaar .................................50 Third St. Weathered Wood ........................13 Second St.

Antiques, Home Goods & Hardware

Annick Designs ............................269 River St. Aurora's Boutique .........................286 River St. Cahill Sporting Goods ....................26 Fourth St. The Counties of Ireland ....................77 Third St. Eko logic ....................................... 1 Fulton St. Hippies, Witches & Gypsies .............212 River St. J.K. Bloom Jewelers .......................21 Third St.

Clothing & Jewelry

Amazing.net Video Shop ................516 River St. Boost Mobile ...............................20 Fourth St. Metro PCS ................................363 Broadway River Street Beat Shop ..................197 River St. Segel Violins & Art Gallery .................44 Third St. Wireless World .........................72 Congress St.

Music & Electronics

Anchor No. 5 Boutique ..................288 River St. Aquilonia Comics & Cards ............. 412 Fulton St. The Book Outlet .............. The Atrium at Third St. Books & More, All Media Store ...... 465 Fulton St. The Broken Mold Studio ................284 River St. Capital City Cash ............................40 Third St. Foam Brain Games .......................71 Fourth St. Henry Loves Betty Pet Boutique......195 River St. Hill's Stationery Shop ..................451 Broadway Market Block Books .....................290 River St. Naturally Grown ............................282 River St. Nine Steps Away to Africa ..............199 River St. Pastime Legends Video Games ......73 Fourth St. T & J Handcraft Soap Shop ............271 River St. Third Street Potters ...........................3 Third St. Troy Cloth & Paper .........................291 River St.

Gifts & Books

CVS .............................. The Atrium at Third St. Fourth Street Market ...................100 Fourth St. Fulton Mini Mart ......................... 471 Fulton St. IBB Deli ........................................94 Third St. Midtown Market .............................92 Third St.

Convenience, Grocery & Liquor Stores

LISTING BY CATEGORY Nite Owl News ........................... 400 Fulton St. Olompia Grocery & Deli ..............95 Congress St. Spirits of Troy ...............................124 Ferry St. Stewart's ...............................127 Congress St. Twenty-Two Second Street Wine Co. .. 22 Second St. Uncle Sam's Good Nutrition ...........77 Fourth St.

Kathleen's Fiber Arts .......................29 Third St. MarEle Boutique Accessories .........427 River St. Nahbois Jewelry .........................13 Second St. River Rocks Jewelry & Bead Shop ...209 River St. Romanation Jewelers ......................48 Third St. Sawtooth Jewelry Studio ............1915 Fifth Ave. The Shoppe ...............................260 Broadway Truly Rhe .......................................1 Broadway Twilight Vintage Clothing .................44 Fourth St.

Subway.....................................200 Broadway Subway................................... 1521 Sixth Ave. Superior Merchandise Company ...147 Fourth St. The Whistling Kettle Tea Room ......254 Broadway

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Health & Wellness

Flower Scout ...........................137 Second St. Flower World .................................83 Third St. Flowers by Pesha ........................177 River St.

Florists

A Space to Grow ..........................216 River St. The Art of Reiki ............................251 River St. The Balance Loft ............................11 State St. Beaches Sabre Club .....................73 Fourth St. Community Massage & Holistic Therapy .. 270 River St. Dental Services of Troy ..................42 Fourth St. Dynamic Dental ........................ 2121 Sixth Ave. Eastern Zen Spa.........................39 Second St. Heartspace Yoga & Healing Arts .....12 Second St. Lux Comfort & Health ....................207 River St. Medical Plaza........................... 500 Federal St. Planned Parenthood ....................200 Broadway Troy Dance Factory .......................291 River St. Troy Vision Center ...........................42 Third St. Underground Athletics & Massage ...251 River St. Upstate Physician Services ..........2001 Fifth Ave.

Best Western Franklin Square Inn ......1 Fourth St. The Cannon Suites .........................5 Broadway

Lodging

Bash Birthday Parties ....................255 River St. Birkmeyer Travel ....................... 1520 Sixth Ave. Canvas, Forks & Corks ...................274 River St. EcoBaby Daycare .........................75 Fourth St. Fauna & Frill Pet Salon ................. 469 Fulton St. Firestone Complete Auto Care .......124 Congress St. First Class Laundries ...................102 Fourth St. Massive Mesh ..............................172 River St. Mavis Discount Tire ....................1540 Fifth Ave. McKay Family Automotive ...........1626 Fifth Ave. Publication Studio Hudson .........137 Second St. River Street Veterinary Clinic ...........193 River St. Star Bartenders Institute...............120 Fourth St. Stella's Tailor Shop..........................29 State St. Takk House ...................................55 Third St. Tech Valley Center of Gravity .............30 Third St. Troy Music Academy .........................9 Third St. Troy Quick Shoe Repairing Co. .........81 Third St. Troy Typewriter & Supply Co. ...........426 River St.

Services - Miscellaneous

PHOTO CREDIT: YTK Photography

POINTS OF INTERESTAttractionsCaptain JP Cruise Lines ..............278 River St. Franklin Plaza .............................. 4 Fourth St. Rensselaer Co. Historical Society ... 57 Second St.Revolution Hall ..........................417 River St.Uncle Sam's Lanes ...................600 Fulton St.

Historic BuildingsMarket Block .................... River St. & Third St.Rice Building .............................216 River St.St. Paul's Episcopal Church ........... 58 Third St.Troy Savings Bank Music Hall .... 30 Second St.

SERVICES

Beauty

American Grit Gallery .....................172 River St. Blendingtons Barber Shop .............32 Fourth St. Christopher Brian Salon .................90 Fourth St. Espirit Salon ................................160 River St. Everlasting Nails .........................401 Fourth St. Indigo Herbal Hair Spa/Botanic Co. .... 60 Second St. Jen's Barber Shop ........................91 Fourth St. Karma Hair Studio ........................265 River St. Miracle Nail & Spa ..................... 1521 Sixth Ave. Platinum Ink Tattoos .................... 459 Fulton St. Styles Upon Styles ....................80 Congress St. Supercuts................................ 1521 Sixth Ave. Tammie's Hair Design .................. 410 Fulton St. Tony of Italy ...............................117 Fourth St. Troy Grooming Co. ........................205 River St.

Waterbury Chiropractic .............. 500 Federal St. White Sands Massage Spa ..........453 Broadway

1ZONE

The Green Island Bridge is a vital connection to Downtown Troy and is one of the few drawbridges left in the area. Under the bridge you'll find a mural of the iconic “TroyBot,” which is made up of parts of the drawbridge.

SHOPPING

The Photography Center404 River St.

ART GALLERIES

King Venetian Blind & Drapery400 River St.

ANTIQUES, HOME GOODS & HARDWARE

MarEle Boutique Accessories427 River St.Sawtooth Jewelry Studio1915 Fifth Ave.

CLOTHING & JEWELRY

Amazing.net Video Shop516 River St.

MUSIC & ELECTRONICS

FOOD & DRINK

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que377 River St. River Street Café429 River St.

AMERICAN

Brown's Brewing Company417 River St.518.273.BEERbrownsbrewing.com

BARS & TAVERNS

Café Deli-icious413 River St.

COFFEE & SANDWICH SHOPS

SERVICES

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Upstate Physician Services2001 Fifth Ave.

Troy Typewriter & Supply Company426 River St.

SERVICES - MISC.

Brown's Malt Room425 River St. Ryan's Wake Pub403 River St. Wolff's Biergarten2 King St.

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2ZONE

Argyle Studios Gallery46 Fourth St. The Arts Center of the Capital Region265 River St.

ART GALLERIES

ArtCentric Marketplace266 River St.518.691.0007artcentricmarketplace.comBlue Bird Home Décor11 Third St.

ANTIQUES, HOME GOODS & HARDWARE

Aurora's Boutique286 River St.Cahill Sporting Goods26 Fourth St.

CLOTHING & JEWELRY

Boost Mobile20 Fourth St.

MUSIC & ELECTRONICS

Anchor No. 5 Boutique288 River St.Aquilonia Comics & Cards412 Fulton St.The Book OutletThe Atrium at Third St.Books & More, All Media Store 465 Fulton St.The Broken Mold Studio284 River St.Market Block Books290 River St. Naturally Grown282 River St. T & J Handcraft Soap Shop271 River St.518.272.2660tandjsoap.comThird Street Potters3 Third St.Troy Cloth & Paper291 River St. 518.687.1010 troyclothandpaper.com

GIFTS & BOOKS

CVSThe Atrium at Third Street

CONVENIENCE, GROCERY & LIQUOR STORES

FOOD & DRINK

Miele's CaféThe Atrium at Third Street

AMERICAN

First Choice Caribbean451 Fulton St.The Greek House27 Third St. Shalimar Restaurant 405 Fulton St.

INTERNATIONAL

Bradley's Tavern28 Fourth St.

BARS & TAVERNS

Psychedelicatessan275 River St. Spill'n the Beans Coffeehouse & Bistro13 Third St.

COFFEE & SANDWICH SHOPS

SERVICES

HEALTH & WELLNESSCommunity Massage & Holistic Therapy270 River St.518.272.1400troycommunitymassage.comDental Services of Troy42 Fourth St.Dynamic Dental2121 Sixth Ave.Medical Plaza500 Federal St.Troy Dance Factory291 River St. Waterbury Chiropractic500 Federal St.

Best Western Franklin Square Inn1 Fourth St.

LODGING

Canvas, Forks & Corks274 River St.Fauna & Frill Pet Salon469 Fulton St.Troy Music Academy9 Third St.

BEAUTYBlendingtons Barber Shop32 Fourth St.Everlasting Nails401 Fourth St.

SERVICES - MISC.

FunCycled272 River St.518.629.5386funcycled.comModern on the Hudson2 Third St.River Garden Studio282 River St.Trojan Horse Antiques2 Third St.

Annick Designs269 River St.518.273.7860annickdesigns.com

Eko logic1 Fulton St.518.274.0813ekologic.comJ.K. Bloom Jewelers21 Third St.Kathleen's Fiber Arts29 Third St.Twilight Vintage Clothing44 Fourth St.

Within Zone 2 stands the mighty Market Block, juxtaposed by Riverfront Park, which hosts many community- oriented events and is home to the Rensselaer County Korean War Memorial.

Karma Hair Studio265 River St.Platinum Ink Tattoos459 Fulton St.Tammie's Hair Design410 Fulton St.

Fulton Mini Mart471 Fulton St. Nite Owl News400 Fulton St.

COVER PHOTO CREDIT: Lovell Photography

SHOPPING

3ZONE

Clement Frame Shop & Art Gallery 201 Broadway518.272.6811clementart.com

Martinez Gallery5 BroadwayPhotographic Expressions455 BroadwaySegel Violins & Art Gallery44 Third St.

ART GALLERIES Antiques Warehouse78 Fourth St.Culinary Square251 River St.Forage + Sundry53 Third St.518.874.1408forageandsundry.comUrban Bazaar50 Third St.Weathered Wood13 Second St.

ANTIQUES, HOME GOODS & HARDWARE

Hippies, Witches & Gypsies212 River St.

CLOTHING & JEWELRY

Metro PCS363 Broadway River Street Beat Shop197 River St.Segel Violins & Art Gallery44 Third St.

MUSIC & ELECTRONICS

Capital City Cash40 Third St.Foam Brain Games71 Fourth St.

GIFTS & BOOKS

CONVENIENCE, GROCERY & LIQUOR STORES

FOOD & DRINK

B-Rad's Bistro & Catering1809 Fifth Ave.Illium Café9 Broadway Peck's Arcade217 Broadway

AMERICAN

Collar City Hard Pressed215 Broadway Collar City Sweet Shoppe45 Third St.518.244.3387Nibble Inc.461 Broadway The Placid Baker250 Broadway Sweet Sues203 River St. 518.892.2933sweetsuesweets.com

BAKERIES & SPECIALTY SHOPS

The Daily Grind46 Third St. Koni's Broadway Kafe359 BroadwayLittle Pecks211 Broadway Muddaddy Flats Quesadillary49 Third St. Subway200 Broadway The Whistling Kettle Tea Room254 Broadway

COFFEE & SANDWICH SHOPS

Twenty-Two Second Street Wine Company22 Second St.Uncle Sam's Good Nutrition77 Fourth St.

Nahbois Jewelry13 Second St.River Rocks Jewelry & Bead Shop209 River St.Romanation Jewelers48 Third St. The Shoppe260 Broadway Truly Rhe1 Broadway

Hill's Stationery Shop451 BroadwayHenry Loves Betty Pet Boutique195 River St.Nine Steps Away to Africa199 River St. Pastime Legends Video Games73 Fourth St.

USEFUL INFO

Police The Troy Police Dept. is located at 55 State St. on the corner of Sixth St. 518.270.4411

Post Office The Troy Post Office is located at 400 Broadway on the corner of Fourth St. 518.272.7300Mon-Fri 8:30-5 / Sat 9-12

PHOTO CREDIT: Lovell Photography

Zone 3 is rich in history, with structures including the Rice Building (River St.), Troy Savings Bank Music Hall (Second St.), and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Monument Square.

COVER PHOTO CREDIT: YTK Photography

SHOPPING

Award winning restaurant with 150 loose teas & gift shop

Open 7 days 11am-6pm Troy location opens at 10am on Saturday

and closes at 8pm on Friday

Bash Birthday Parties255 River St. EcoBaby Daycare75 Fourth St.River Street Veterinary Clinic193 River St.Stella's Tailor Shop29 State St.Takk House55 Third St.Tech Valley Center of Gravity30 Third St.

SERVICES - MISC.

SERVICES

HEALTH & WELLNESSA Space to Grow216 River St.

BEAUTY

Christopher Brian Salon90 Fourth St.Jen's Barber Shop91 Fourth St. Troy Grooming Co.205 River St.

Bar Troy121 Fourth St. Bootlegger's On Broadway200 Broadway Finnbar's Pub452 BroadwayLucas Confectionery & Wine Bar12 Second St. O'Brien's Public House at the Trojan Hotel43 Third St. Slidin' Dirty9 First St.

BARS & TAVERNS

PHOTO CREDIT: Lovell Photography

The Cannon Suites5 Broadway

LODGING

Lo Porto Ristorante Caffé85 Fourth St. Sushi King200 Broadway

Bacchus Wood Fired Pizza33 Second St.

PIZZERIAS

INTERNATIONAL

PLANTS | K ITCHEN + GARDENWORKSHOP | CUSTOM DESIGN

53 3RD ST. TROY | (518) 874-1408FORAGEANDSUNDRY.COM

The Art of Reiki251 River St.Beaches Sabre Club73 Fourth St.Eastern Zen Spa39 Second St. Heartspace Yoga & Healing Arts12 Second St.Lux Comfort & Health207 River St. Planned Parenthood200 Broadway Troy Vision Center42 Third St.Underground Athletics & Massage251 River St. White Sands Massage Spa453 Broadway

4ZONE

American Grit Gallery172 River St.The Crooked Canvas188 River St.

ART GALLERIES

Pfeil Hardware63 Third St. Troy Light Company85 Congress St.

ANTIQUES, HOME GOODS & HARDWARE

The Counties of Ireland77 Third St.518.687.0054thecountiesofireland.com

CLOTHING & JEWELRY

Wireless World72 Congress St.

MUSIC & ELECTRONICS

Fourth Street Market100 Fourth St.Midtown Market92 Third St.

CONVENIENCE, GROCERY & LIQUOR STORES

FOOD & DRINK

Famous Lunch111 Congress St. The Flying Chicken120 Fourth St. Manory's Restaurant99 Congress St.

AMERICAN

Gino's Pizzeria123 Fourth St.I Love NY Pizza of Troy125 Fourth St.

PIZZERIAS

Beirut Restaurant184 River St.Halal Food93 Congress St.Hao Wei148 Fourth St. Picnic Garden1521 Sixth Ave.Troy Kitchen77 Congress St.

INTERNATIONAL

Footsy Magoo's17 First St. River Street Pub194 River St. Troy Kitchen77 Congress St.Vivian's Lounge76 Congress St.

BARS & TAVERNS

Bruegger's Bagels55 Congress St. Dunkin' Donuts65 Congress St. Infinity Café172 River St.

COFFEE & SANDWICH SHOPS SERVICES

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Flower World83 Third St. Flowers by Pesha 77 River St.518.272.1980flowersbypesha.net

FLORISTS

The Balance Loft11 State St.

First Class Laundries102 Fourth St.Massive Mesh172 River St.McKay Family Automotive1626 Fifth Ave.Star Bartenders Institute120 Fourth St.

BEAUTY

American Grit Gallery172 River St.Espirit Salon160 River St. 518.274.1068

Indigo Herbal Hair Spa & Botanic Company60 Second St. 518.880.2726goindigohair.comStyles Upon Styles80 Congress St. Tony of Italy117 Fourth St.

SERVICES - MISC.

Zone 4 houses the marble-faced structure known as the Hart-Cluett Mansion (57 Second St.), which was constructed for the Harts and sold 60 years later to the Cluetts−the family who helped give Troy the nickname, “The Collar City.” Representing the best in design and craftsmanship of the period, the building appropriately houses the main office of the Rensselaer County Historical Society.

PHOTO CREDIT: YTK Photography

SHOPPING Olompia Grocery & Deli95 Congress St.Stewart's127 Congress St.

Coco Mangos72 Congress St.

BAKERIES & SPECIALTY SHOPS

Troy Quick Shoe Repairing Company81 Third St.

5ZONE

Springwood Studios154 Fourth St.

ART GALLERIES

Superior Merchandise Company147 Fourth St.

ANTIQUES, HOME GOODS & HARDWARE

CONVENIENCE, GROCERY & LIQUOR STORES

FOOD & DRINK

The Brown Bag156 Fourth St. Jimmy's Lunch84 Congress St. Next Level104 Third St. Level 2

AMERICANSunhee's Farm & Kitchen95-97 Ferry St.

INTERNATIONAL

Rare Form Brewery90 Congress St. The Ruck104 Third St.The Shop135 Fourth St.

BARS & TAVERNS

Subway1521 Sixth Ave. Superior Merchandise Company147 Fourth St.

COFFEE & SANDWICH SHOPS

IBB Deli94 Third St.Spirits of Troy124 Ferry St.

SERVICES

Birkmeyer Travel1520 Sixth Ave.Firestone Complete Auto Care124 Congress St.Mavis Discount Tire1540 Fifth Ave.Publication Studio Hudson137 Second St.

BEAUTYMiracle Nail & Spa1521 Sixth Ave.

SERVICES - MISC.

Zone 5 is the home of the historic Russell Sage College and the Troy Public Library (100 Second St.). This “new” building opened in 1897 and features an original Tiffany window designed by Frederick Wilson to portray Venetian scholar and master printer Aldus Manutius.

SHOPPING

COVER PHOTO CREDIT: Lovell Photography

Flower Scout137 Second St.

FLORISTS

Supercuts1521 Sixth Ave.

Troy Night Out the last Friday of every month, 5-9PM; a monthly cele-bration of the art, music, food & shops of Downtown Troy

Troy Makers Market & Farmers Market every Saturday, 9AM-2PM, May-October at River St. & November-April in The Atrium at Third St.; troymarket.org

Collar City Kilt Fest March; a day full of music, food, entertainment & a scenic 5K Kilt Run through the city

For Rent Event May; a historic walking tour showcasing available commercial & retail properties in Downtown Troy

Troy River Fest June at Monument Square; a grassroots festival show- casing locally crafted goods & cuisines

Free Fitness in the Park every Sunday, June-August at Riverfront Park; a free community-oriented fitness event led by local trainers

Rockin' on the River every Wednesday, 5PM mid June-August at Riverfront Park; a free 8-week outdoor summer concert series

Troy Pig Out July at Riverfront Park; an official Empire State competi-tion where competitors duke it out for best BBQ

Troy Restaurant & Craft Beer Week September; a celebration of the local cuisine & growing Craft Beer Culture of Troy, featuring specials at local restaurants & bars

Troy ChowderFest October at Monument Square; 15,000+ chowder lovers turn out to sample & judge some of the best chowder in the area

Victorian Stroll December at Monument Square; the Northeast's largest free holiday festival with live performances, various boutiques & top-of-the-line cuisine

ANNUAL EVENTS

Visit downtowntroy.org & renscotourism.com for more info on Downtown Troy & Rensselaer

County attractions and events

TOURIST INFORMATION

Transportation Black & White Taxi: 518.272.6961 Capitaland Taxi: 518.273.6666

Bus Stops Corner of River St. & Front St. Corner of Fourth St. & Fulton St. Corner of Third St. & Congress St.

Parking: Parking meters are in effect 9AM-5PM M-F

Banks & ATMs Bank of America .....................................57 Third St. Citizen's Bank ................................... 1818 Fifth Ave. First Niagara...........................................33 Third St. Key Bank ..........................................130 Fourth St. Pioneer Savings Bank ....................19-23 Second St. Trustco Bank ..................................... 1700 Fifth Ave.

Municipals City Hall...............................................433 River St. DMV ...........................................1600 Seventh Ave. Samaritan Hospital .........................2215 Burdett Ave.

Downtown Troy Business Improvement District 251 River St. Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce 90 Fourth St. #90 The Record Newspaper 70 River Triangle, Suite 202B

PHOTO CREDIT: Lovell Photography