Marissa B. P. Adams

Review of Times Union Center - SMG World...

Came here from Rochester for a concert. Would sugg...

Came here from Rochester for a concert. Would suggest going early to find parking. There is a parking garage on Hudson/near the USPS that is $11 for 4 hours+ if I recall. I think things close at 8pm in that garage? So if you come 3 hours ahead of time you only pay $7 (1 hour starts at 3 bucks, and increments up 2 dollars per hour till the max). Leave backpacks and waters in your car cause they won't let you take them in.

Nice Greek restaurant near by (The Taverna) and The City Beer Hall. Would suggest getting drinks at the Beer Hall and saving the free pizza tickets they may give you for after the show. We did and drove back eating pizza. It was great.

Venue is ok. I don't think spending the money for seating is worth it unless you're old/tired I think the folks in the standing room only section had the most fun. Beer is expensive (2 cups of shock top was 25 bucks) but what do you expect? Albany police were there offering free water to people who didn't have alcohol which I think is stupid. If you're drinking you're more likely to NEED water than those not. Doesn't really avoid the problem you're intending to avoid. It could actually make it worse.