The view from (near) the top
A larger version, for gawking.
While at the ESP today we took the opportunity to head up to the Corning Tower observation deck for a few minutes. We always forget how fun it is to gawk at everything from up there.
A handful of years ago check-in was required for the the observation area. But now it's just walk right in at the tower's base, head to the back of the bank of elevators (there's a sign), and take the quick (a bit wobbly) ride up.
The downside: the observation deck is only open week days from 10 am to 3:45 pm. If you have the chance sometime, though, it's worth the quick side trip.
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I wish they'd open up the observation deck in the Smith Building
... said Eric Scheirer Stott on Apr 1, 2014 at 8:58 PM | link
A lot of people complain about Albany being an "eyesore" but I really think its a pretty cool looking city with a lot of interesting history. I haven't been up in the Corning Tower yet but it's definitely on my soon to do list.
... said Jeff Williamson on Apr 1, 2014 at 9:54 PM | link
When I worked downtown, I used to head up to the observation deck for lunch. Great times.
I wish it was open on the weekends.
... said Jamie on Apr 2, 2014 at 9:21 AM | link
And its FREE! It makes a for great little side trip if you're taking the kids to the NYS Museum during the upcoming Spring Break.
... said Ron on Apr 2, 2014 at 9:39 AM | link
Not sure why anyone would call Albany an "eyesore". It has THE NICEST architecture for a city of its size in the Nation. Other places would kill for the Capital Building or City Hall or the brownstones etc. It is only an eyesore because people refuse to use it. They would rather troll off to Wolf road in the cars driven from their cul de sacs so they can frequent chains stores and restaurants that sell mass produce garbage. People need to give our cities another chance. The rest of the country is on board and I guess Albany is always 20 years behind so maybe in 2034 the City will return to what it was in the 1800-1940's...a wonderful little city on a river filled\ with beautiful buildings and streets and people.
... said BS on Apr 2, 2014 at 11:02 AM | link
There's quite a few prominent dilapidated buildings in downtown Albany.
... said Ron on Apr 2, 2014 at 11:37 AM | link
Eric you are so right... i believe they are both about the same elavation...the AE SMITH offers a 360 degree view. It really is a shame, they did all that renovation work and we (you know the taxpaying public) don't get to enjoy or witness it.
... said Mike on Apr 2, 2014 at 3:36 PM | link
Luckily that abandoned building on the bottom right is about to be turn down.
... said Hock41 on Apr 2, 2014 at 3:38 PM | link
I really should get up there one day... :)
... said Andy on Apr 2, 2014 at 4:32 PM | link