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Location Reports New York State


pub will feature the congeniality, food and drink of an authentic English pub.


To the north of Quackenbush Square is Albany’s Warehouse District, once the terminus of the Erie Canal and so named for the lumber and many other goods that traveled through town in the 19th century. Today, entertainment is the top commodity traded here.


Wolff’s Biergarten features German, Czech and Belgian brews, as well as authentic German food. Just across the street is Stout, an Irish Pub boast- ing 16 Irish beers on draft plus 30 other craft beers and 40 Irish whiskeys.


Having celebrated its grand opening in June 2011, The Barrel Saloon is Albany’s only Rock-and-Roll/Country bar. Visitors will enjoy its rustic look and all American food and entertainment.


Places to Meet


A premier meeting site in Albany, The Desmond Albany Hotel is just minutes from downtown. The Desmond offers colonial charm and contemporary comfort combined with a business- friendly environment.


This award wining, one-of-a-kind luxu- ry hotel is home to the AAA Four Diamond-rated restaurant, Scrimshaw. The Desmond also offers casual dining options that include Simpson's Grille and The Tavern, an English-style pub serving lighter fare.


The Desmond Albany offers 323 guest rooms and suites, complimentary WiFi Internet access, free parking and air- port shuttle service, a newly renovated fitness center, two indoor swimming pools, a 24-hour business center, plus two beautifully landscaped all-season atriums. Its conference center offers 12 meeting spaces, over 20,000-square feet of flexible function space, an amphitheater and planning assistance.


In the heart of downtown Albany is the Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State


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Plaza, a 98-acre complex consisting of several state government buildings and convention facilities.


In addition, the plaza offers fountains, pools, an observation deck, year-round events, a museum on site, a farmers’ market, plus parks, shops, theaters, fine art, and much more.


Things to Do


New York’s Capital Region has been drawing visitors for more than 400 years with its historic sites, attractions, family-friendly amenities and entertain- ing local events.


In Albany, sophisticated boutiques and bistros are just minutes from world- class museums and galleries. Situated along the banks of the Hudson River; the city has a rich history of military, strategic and economic importance.


The Albany Heritage Area Visitor’s Center is home to historic Quackenbush Square, where visitors can take in unique, century-old archi- tecture coupled with some contempo- rary marvels.


Military enthusiasts can enjoy a visit aboard the USS Slater, the WWII U.S. Naval Destroyer Escort, or by touring the State Capitol building or one of Albany’s historic homes or churches.


Albany also plays host to a number of annual festivals and special events, and is home to an abundance of profes- sional theater, music, dance, sports and recreational opportunities.


Offering everything from boating and biking to skiing and snowshoeing, the city lies at the foot of the Adirondacks and Catskill Mountains, and is at the tip of the historic Hudson Valley Region.


Just a short ride from Cooperstown and Saratoga Springs at the cross- roads of the Northeast, Albany is easily accessible by car, train and plane.


Buffalo-Niagara, NY www.visitbuffaloniagara.com


What’s New


In the past year, the 110,000-square foot Buffalo Niagara Convention Center completed a major renovation, includ- ing a new main entrance and state-of- the-art electronic marquee, a top-to- bottom facelift for the main exhibit hall, and a redesigned kitchen with new equipment and new chef’s table and tasting room.


The convention center continues to be a “planner’s center,” with a staff that prides itself on delivering a high level of service. Among the most notable aspects of working with the center is its affordability, which enables the planner to pass on significant savings to their organization and attendees.


In addition to renovations at the con- vention center, more than 1,600 new or renovated hotel rooms can be found throughout the surrounding area.


Located adjacent to Buffalo’s growing Canal District, the Adam’s Mark Buffalo Niagara is in the midst of renovating its 486 guestrooms. The hotel has 72,000 square feet of versatile meeting and exhibit space that can accommodate groups from 10 to 2,800.


The newly renovated Comfort Suites Downtown is located in the heart of Buffalo’s Entertainment District, and is within walking distance to the conven- tion center along with a host of enter- tainment options, attractions and restaurants. This 146-suite hotel acts as a great overflow option for conven- tion goers.


The Embassy Suites joined the down- town hotel family in 2009 as the first brand new property in Buffalo in more than twenty years. This new Hilton property was built according to green construction standards, and anchors the first eight floors of Avant, an inno-


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