A century ago, when large big-city movie palaces were all the rage, Upstate New York became the home of some of the most beautiful show theater's in the country.  In a line from Troy to Buffalo this "string of pearls" were the envy of all other states, and brought a sensational "touch of Hollywood" to our rural Upstate region.  Take a look at these photographs.  In a word....wow!

14 Spectacular Places to See A Concert in Upstate New York

These are some of the most glamourous and astoundingly beautiful theaters in all of Upstate New York. From the very modern (the Frank Gehry designed concert hall at Bard College) to the very, very old (several from 150+ years ago), this is a collection of great places to see a concert in Upstate New York. Note that this gallery includes the original "String of Pearls." These are gorgeous vaudeville and silent movie houses built in the early 1900s, and are still active today. They "string" along from Troy to Buffalo. Just awesome!

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio

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