Empire State Plaza
- New York
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Why go there?
The Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza (known commonly as the Empire State Plaza, and also as the South Mall) is a complex of several state government buildings in downtown Albany, New York. Its main function is to serve as the seat of government for New York State, but it is also a site of remembrance and tribute to diverse groups and citizens of New York. The plaza has an ice rink, farmers market, performing arts center, and the New York State Museum which presents the history of the state and includes artifacts and debris from 9/11.
