A trip to Albany, NY

We hired a car and headed to Albany. By the time we made it to Albany we needed lunch and it was freezing cold. So we found Jack's Oyster Bar. Opened in 1913 by Jack Rosenstein, the restaurant has been continuously operated by the same family and is now under the direction of grandson, Brad. Joined by Brad is Executive Chef Larry Schepici. Together, they work to create the ultimate dining experience for you each and every time you visit.

And create a dining experience they did indeed. 

 

The main appeal for the trip was to have at least been to the capital city of New York State.

We drove through the Empire State Plaza and around to see the major buildings of the area. Having braved the icy blast the walk around was brisk.

We decided to head to the Watervleit Shaker Heritage Society. The Shaker Heritage Society is a non-profit organization that offers  educational programming about the Shakers, their innovative spirit and their influence on American culture.
The Society is actively concerned with preserving the integrity of the Watervliet Shaker National Historic District, site of America’s first Shaker settlement.
The Church Family site, where the Society’s offices are located, is the heart of the 770-acre Historic District. The property includes nine remaining Shaker buildings, herb garden, open fields, apple orchard, Ann Lee Pond nature preserve, and the Shaker cemetery where the founder, Ann Lee is buried. Visitors are welcome to picnic, hike, enjoy a concert or workshop or just relax and experience the atmosphere of this special place.They had some clothes to try on.