Home to more than 100 retail stores and a food court, Colonie Center is a large shopping mall on the outskirts of Albany. It opened its doors to shoppers in 1966 as the first enclosed shopping mall in New York’s Capital District and is currently anchored by Boscov’s, Macy’s and a Whole Foods Market.
Browse the latest fashions at American Eagle Outfitters, H&M and Rue21, with plenty on offer for soon-to-be mums at Motherhood Maternity. There’s a Barnes & Noble store if you’re looking for books, music or magazines, as well as The Body Shop and Bath & Body Works for toiletries, fragrances and gifts.
If you’re feeling hungry, satisfy your appetite at Charleys Philly Steaks, Moe’s Southwest Grill or Super Taco. Sweet treats are available at The Cheesecake Shop and Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt. The Colonie Center is also home to a multi-screen Regal Cinemas, where all the latest blockbuster films are presented.
Getting there
The Colonie Center is a 15-minute drive from Albany and can be accessed by numerous bus routes that stop outside the entrance. Albany International Airport is five minutes away.