Hometown Holiday; Colonie, NY

Festive spots and cozy cafe's to experience the holiday's in New York's Capital District.

Tags: Cozy, Festive, Relaxing

• Empire State Plaza Ice Rink in Albany, United States

  
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  Can't make it down to NYC to skate under the Rockefeller Christmas Tree? Well Albany, NY has got you covered! Spend the afternoon skating at Empire State Plaza before the New York State Tree Lighting ceremony.

• Schenectady County Historical Society in New York, United States

  
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  Every holiday season the Schenectady County Historical Society hosts the "Festival of Trees" where the space is filled with fir trees decorated in different styles throughout the years.

• Professor Java's Coffee Sanctuary in Albany, United States

  
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  If you're looking for a coffee shop to relax after the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, Professor Java's is the place to go. With cozy rooms and plush furniture, its a great cafe to unwind after a long day.

• The Whistling Kettle in New York, United States

  
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  Pop into the Whistling Kettle to warm up after the Victorian Stroll for some afternoon tea and scones!

• Troy Waterfront Farmers Market (Winter) in New York, United States

  
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  The Troy Farmers market runs year round with vendors from all over the Northeast. Every year at the beginning of December you can also see the "Troy Victorian Stroll", where members of the community dress up in Victorian era garb and parade through old town Troy.

• Wintertime Wonderland in New York, United States

  
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  One of the largest indoor holiday celebrations in the area; you can meet Santa, explore Whoville, view the light show, and get some holiday shopping done while staying out of the cold weather.

• Capital Holiday Lights in Albany, United States

  
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  Spend an evening in Washington Park experiencing the beautiful light displays with hot cocoa in hand!