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EXPERIENCE TROY, NY!

Explore historic downtown Troy and discover more than 120 unique boutiques, galleries, cafes, bars, breweries and restaurants to suit every taste. Once one of the wealthiest cities in America, Troy perfectly blends its interesting history and historic architecture with its reimagined, modern urban core and generous community spirit.

Located along the Hudson River and just 15 minutes from Albany, lifelong memories await when you Enjoy Troy.

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COLLEGE BLOCK PARTY

Sunday September 10

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WELCOME BACK STUDENTS, IT’S TIME TO EXPLORE DOWNTOWN TROY!

Welcome to College Block Party brought to you by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Hudson Valley Community College and Russell Sage!

As part of our local college’s Orientations, this block party welcomes thousands of incoming freshman and current students and alumni to explore everything that Downtown Troy has to offer.

The block party will feature activities around Monument Square that range from carnival games, craft vendors, food trucks, beer garden and a maker’s row exploring the artistic side of making things brought to you by the Art Center of the Capital Region, 2440 Design Studio and Paint Cohoes.

This event is open to the public and free to attend!


BECOME A SPONSOR

The Downtown Troy Business Improvement District is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life within the downtown district of Troy, New York. 
In our efforts to make the community a vibrant, attractive destination to live, work, learn and play, we rely on the support of annual partners throughout the community and offer a broad range of benefits that creates long-term visibility across the Capital Region with the capacity to reach both businesses and consumers.

What’s happening downtown


Look for the Decal! Student discount program

Participating Downtown Troy Businesses

The Downtown Troy Business Improvement District and members of our business community have joined together to offer discounts to students when they visit Downtown Troy!

Simply show your valid college / school ID anywhere you see the Student Incentive Program decal and receive a discount on your purchases. It's as easy as that.

 

WALKING GUIDES AND DISTRICT MAPS

Shop Small, Shop Troy

Free walking guide booklets and district maps are available at the Downtown Troy BID office, area hotels, the Office of General Services at Empire State Plaza, downtown businesses and more. Or download a paperless version on your device below!

Contact info@troybid.org to pick up guides for your visitors.


MAKE A CONTRIBUTION

Our community thrives when our mission is at work!

We foster an attractive and inviting environment for businesses to prosper, a community for residents to grow, and a destination for visitors to continually explore.

We do this through beautification, business development, branding, marketing, tourism, advocacy, special events, and partnerships.

GROW TROY’S URBAN TREE CANOPY!

Raise . Plant . Grow

Help us grow Troy’s urban tree canopy by donating to the Raise . Plant . Grow tree initiative!

It costs $500 to plant a tree downtown yet any amount helps. Each year we plant 10+ trees downtown. Your support grows our downtown.


Follow the BID!