Colonie Center
Wolf Road, Albany
459-9020
Newly expanded and featuring the affordable Christmas Tree Shop and Steve & Barry’s, this mall gives Crossgates a run for its money.
Coughtry’s Printing
268 Central Avenue, Albany NY
463-2192
When you need to get that course packet, Coughtry’s is the place. Located within walking distance of the downtown campus.
Crossgates Mall
1 Crossgates Mall Road, Albany
869-9565
The largest of the Albany malls, Crossgates features Macy’s, Filene’s, and JCPenneys as anchor stores as well as Dick’s Sporting Goods, Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Best Buy, Abercrombie & Fitch, and all the typical mall standards. It also has the biggest movie theatre in Albany, Cinema 18.
Hollywood Video
1235 Western Avenue, University Plaza
489-9882
Home Depot
165 Washington Ave Extension
452-9600
Additional Location:
979 Central Ave, Albany
438-1586
Mary Jane Books
215 Western Avenue, Albany (corner of Quail Street)
465-2238
The majority of professors order their books here, it’s usually cheaper than the campus bookstore, and it’s close to the downtown campus.
Staples
1440 Central Avenue, Colonie (across from Colonie Center)
435-9920
Stuyvesant Plaza
Corner of Western Ave and Fuller Road, Albany
A small strip mall with a parking lot in the middle, Stuyvesant Plaza is a charming pedestrian shopping area. You’ll find a gourmet cookware shop, several mid-priced restaurants, an independent bookstore, a handful of restaurants, an independent children’s clothing store, as well as Starbuck’s, Hallmark, CVS, a day spa, Cold Stone Creamery, and a camera shop.
Target
1440 Central Avenue, Colonie, across from Colonie Center
489-1112
WalMart
141 Washington Avenue Extension
869-4694
Additional Location:
Super WalMart (features a complete grocery selection)
311 Route 9W, Glenmont
432-6120
Wolf Road
Albany
The entire neighborhood surrounding Colonie Center is packed with shopping staples, including Barnes & Noble; Bed, Bath, and Beyond; Office Max; Pier One Imports; and Borders.
