Empire State Plaza

Nice place to skate. Limited skate helpers for the little kids to grab, just wait for one to free up. Look ahead for times they close the rink to resurface it for an hour. But that's a good time to spend an hour in the museum! If you have skates, bring them as theirs are kinda dull on all 4 pairs we had. Also TAKE A QUARTER with you for the lockers!!

Complex has grandeur from the 60/70s. Observation deck, restrooms and water points are available close to the museum and library. Plenty of photo ops. Governors mansion is around the corner as well as several parks. Scavenger hunt for children available

Spacious plaza with lots of seating area. It is good area to hang out around to Downtown and the plaza. New York State Capitol Building and Museum free to visit or you can watch ducks that mess around or take picture of buildings and its reflection.

I absolutely loved walking around this beautiful plaza. Everything is so clean and well maintained. Plus, the views are amazing. If you go underground there are places to eat, a gift shop and restrooms. This is a definite must visit spot while visiting the area.