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Join us at Browns Revolution Hall in Troy, NY. Your complete guide to getting there and getting around.
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Browns Revolution Hall

A historic venue in downtown Troy, NY — steps from the Hudson River waterfront and near Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

Venue Details
Address

425 River St, Troy, NY 12180

Event Hours

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Capacity

200+ attendees

Accessibility

ADA compliant, wheelchair accessible entrance

Nearby Amenities
Dining

Downtown Troy has 30+ restaurants within walking distance along River St

Shopping

Troy Waterfront Farmers Market (Saturdays), boutique shops along River St

Attractions

Hudson River waterfront, RPI campus, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall

Hotels

Hilton Garden Inn Troy, Best Western Plus Franklin Square Inn, and hotels in downtown Albany (15 min drive)

Getting There

Troy is easily accessible from major Northeast cities by air, rail, or car

Albany International Airport (ALB)
Recommended

Distance:

15 miles

Duration:

20-30 minutes

The nearest major airport with connections to most US cities

Options:

• Taxi ($30-40)

• Rideshare ($20-30)

• Rental Car

• CDTA Bus Route 737

Amtrak – Rensselaer Station
Recommended

Distance:

5 miles

Duration:

10-15 minutes

Direct Amtrak service from NYC (2.5 hrs), Boston, Montreal, and more

Options:

• Taxi ($12-18)

• Rideshare ($10-15)

• CDTA Bus

Driving

Distance:

Troy, NY 12180

Duration:

Varies

Easily accessible from major Northeast cities via interstate highways

Options:

• I-87 from NYC (~2.5 hrs)

• I-90 from Boston (~3 hrs)

• I-87 from Montreal (~3.5 hrs)

Parking Options

Convenient and affordable parking options near the venue

Venue Parking

Free

Limited spaces

• On-site lot

• First come, first served

• ADA accessible spots

Arrive early recommended
Street Parking

Free after 6 PM

Available nearby

• Metered during business hours

• Free evenings & weekends

• Along River St & nearby blocks

Usually available
Public Parking Garages

$5-10/day

500+ spaces

• Uncle Sam Garage (5-min walk)

• 24/7 access

• Covered parking

Usually available

Getting Around Troy

Explore Troy and the Capital District with these local transportation options

CDTA Bus
$1.50

Capital District public transit serving Troy, Albany, and surrounding areas

Download the Navigator app for routes and real-time tracking
Rideshare
$8-15

Uber and Lyft available throughout the Capital District area

Quick rides between Troy, Albany, and nearby cities
Walking
Free

Downtown Troy is walkable with shops and restaurants along River St

The venue is right on the Troy waterfront — enjoy the walk!
Bike
Free / CDPHP Cycle!

Bike-friendly city with dedicated paths along the Hudson River

CDPHP Cycle! bike share stations available nearby