Directions

From the airport: The Albany County Airport is the Albany area's major airport, with flights to many of the nearby major airports. The airport is also close to Wolf Road, the major strip of chain restaurants, car rentals, hotels, and motels. This area is about 10 minutes of highway driving from the Knick. I-87 is easily accessible from the airport and Wolf Road (Wolf Rd. runs parallel to I-87, you can't miss it.) See directions from the north to get to the Knick. Take a left out of the airport to get to I-87.

By train: The Amtrak station is across the river in Rensselaer, a 5 minute drive from the downtown Albany. Just cross the Dunn Memorial Bridge and you are in downtown Albany, and follow the signs for the Knickerbocker Arena.

From the north: Take I-87 to Albany, then take I-90 east. I-787 south will be right before the Hudson river, take that to the Madison Ave. exit. Go straight underneath the bridges to S. Pearl St, and take a right. The Knick will be about 3 blocks ahead.

From the south: Take the NY State Thruway (I-87) north to exit 23. Take I-787 north to exit for Knickerbocker arena.

From the west: Take NY State Thruway to exit 23. Take I-787 north to exit for Knickerbocker arena.

From the east: Take I-90 to the NY State Thruway, to exit B1. Take I-90 west, to I-787 south. Take Madison Ave. exit and go straight under the bridges to S. Pearl St., and take a right. The Knick will be about 3 blocks ahead.

Parking: There are many parking lots within a few minutes of the Knick. Most event parking is from $5 to $10, depending on the lot. Arrive early for close parking. Street parking is also available further from the Knick.

Music Shack Central Avenue (518) 436-4581

Last Vestige 173 Quail Street (518) 432-7736
Alternative music shop with rare vinyl, reel, and CD's.

Media Play Washington Avenue (518) 869-1377

Worlds Records (518) 462-5271
New and used CD's, tapes, and LP's. Rare audio and video boots.

The Omni Albany Hotel
Corner of State and Lodge St. in downtown Albany. (518) 462-6611
Albany's high class hotel. 2 blocks from the Knick.

Most other options are on Wolf Road, there you will find every hotel and motel from The Red Roof Inn to the Hilton. To get to Wolf Road from the Knick, take I-787 north, to I-90 west. Near the end of that section of I-90, take I-87 North (The Northway) to exit 4 (Wolf Rd.)

Note: Those restaurants not in the downtown area will have directions. Downtown Albany is fairly easy to get around.

Jack's Oyster House - 42 State St. (518) 465-8854
4 star restaurant, reservations required. Rumors are Neil made an appearance there during the Counterparts tour! Famous restauant that has seen many notable politicians, most recently Al Gore.

Ogden's Restaurant - 42 Howard St. (518) 463-6605
4 star restaurant, reservations required. Another famous restaurant in Albany, excellent food as well.

Omni Restaurant - Corner of Lodge and State St. (518) 462-6611
3 star restaurant. Not a bad choice if you're staying at the Omni, and even if you aren't.

Mc Geary's Restaurant - 4 Clinton Sq. (518) 463-1455
Tavern style restaurant, good food and drink

The Fountain - 283 New Scotland Ave. (518) 482-9898
If you like pizza, try the Fountain's famous pizza. There are many pizza places in the area, but if you want pizza, this is the place. Directions from the Knick: Take S. Pearl St. south 3 blocks to Madison Ave. Take a right on Madison, and head up the hill. Head past the Dunkin Donuts at Lark St., and take a left on New Scotland Ave. (the second light after Lark St.) The Fountain is about 1 1/2 miles ahead on the right (right after the New Scotland Armory and Sage JCA). Parking is either on the street or in the back.

Pagliacci Ristorante - 44 S. Pearl St. (518) 465-1001 or (800) 427-3495
Another convenient Albany tavern, good food + drink, and close to the Knick.

Chain restaurants are scattered throughout Albany, and clustered on Wolf Road.