The Madness Hits Albany! What Fans Need to Know Before They Go

Welcome to Albany NCAA Fans! You, along with eight of the best college basketball teams in the nation have made their way into the Capital Region for the sold-out first and second rounds of the NCAA tournament this weekend!

The players and coaches are ready, but are you?

We've listed a series of helpful tips and tricks you can use as a guide as you make your way around the Capital Region over the next few days. Everything from how and where to park, information about shuttle services, food options, and even ways to make sure you DON'T get towed.

Whether it is for St. Patrick's Day or any time of year when you want to take in the Irish Pub experience for a pint and may some corned beef or shepherd's pie, these are the 10 must-visit Irish Pubs in the Capital Region.

Albany gets a lot of underserved flack sometimes. Here are 10 beautiful reasons why our state capital deserves more love and not the title of New York's Ugliest City recently given by Alot Travel.