Book a hotel near Corning Tower, Albany

Corning Tower is definitely a place worth experiencing.

Sightseers who would like to see it will need to head out to the state capital, Albany.

If you don't imagine you'll travel too far from Corning Tower, you may want to stay at one of the 12 hotels that are within 2 miles (3 kilometers) of the site. The Hilton Albany and the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown/Medical Center are well-liked places, found 0.4 miles (0.6 kilometers) and 0.6 miles (1.0 kilometer) away, respectively.

If you are simply searching for a nice bed to lay your head on, look into the handful of budget hotels that are a few minutes drive away. The Comfort Inn Glenmont and the Days Inn and Suites Glenmont/Albany are worth considering.

Within a brief stroll of Corning Tower, Hill Street Cafe is the perfect place to take in the area's cafe scene. If you'd like to dine out, stay nearby and head over to Taste Of The Concourse Plaza Coop. Wind down after a perfect day by having a drink at Excelsior Pub, which is also just down the road.

Other Things to Do Near Corning Tower

• If you consider yourself a history buff, check out Cultural Education Center and find out why it's so culturally significant.
• History may not come alive in classrooms, but the exhibitions at New York State Museum provide an enlightening experience for all visitors, young and old.
• Make a point of stopping to see and admire New York State Executive Mansion, a historically significant government building.
• Take time to picture what it might have been like to live here many years ago as you admire Empire State Plaza Convention Center, a historic civic building.
• The Egg boasts exhibits, music shows and courses that are certain to lend you a better understanding of the area's vibrant arts scene.

It's easy to take the metro when heading to Corning Tower. The closest station, Metropolitan Transportation, is only 0.5 miles (0.8 kilometers) away.