Looking for a family-friendly SUV that will fit your style and your budget? Then the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder is the perfect fit for you! Available now at Destination Nissan, the Pathfinder offers standard convenience features that work for your busy lifestyle, technology to keep your kids entertained, and seating that is comfortable. If you want to experience these features and more visit Destination Nissan today, but if you prefer to do some research before your test drive we will have a Research & Review page available very soon on this vehicle. You’ll be able to find out which features are available, the EPA estimated MPG, the MSRP and more! Keep an eye on our blog and we will let you know as soon as this page is available!
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2016 Nissan Frontier Page Available
Great news for our customers in Albany, NY Schenectady, Latham, Saratoga, and Clifton Park, NY! The Research & Review Page on the 2016 Nissan Frontier is now available on our website so you can learn about this exciting new mid-size truck before scheduling a test drive.
This page will help you decide which of the ten trims, two engines, and three transmissions will fit your lifestyle best. You can also read about the exciting standard features such as NissanConnect℠ with Mobile Apps, Locking Tailgate, Chrome Grille, and Remote Keyless Entry. Plus read up on safety features like Nissan Advanced Air Bag System and Vehicle Dynamic Control.
Take a look at the page and schedule your test drive at Destination Nissan today!
Museums to Visit Around Albany
From art and history to science and technology, you’ll find numerous fascinating museums in the Albany area. Plan your visit to these three Albany museums.
Children’s Museum of Science and Technology
If you have children, don’t miss your chance to visit the Children’s Museum of Science and Technology. Here you’ll find several exhibits focusing on construction, space, nature, science, and more. The most popular exhibits at the Children’s Museum of Science and Technology include the GE Junior Discovery Room, the Magnetic Ball Wall, Weather Front, and Nano!. The museum also offers summer programs and camps and hosts birthday parties for kids.
New York State Museum
The New York State Museum is a family-friendly museum in Albany that features both national and international exhibits. Some of these exhibits showcase scientific material, while other exhibits showcase the history of New York. As you enjoy the exhibits, pause to let the kids participate in arts and crafts and storybook reading.
Albany Institute of History & Art
If you’re more interested in history and art, plan a trip to the Albany Institute of History & Art. Not only is this museum the oldest in Albany, but it’s also the oldest museum in all of New York. Some of the popular Albany Institute of History & Art include Abraham Lincoln: The Albany Connections, Ancient Egypt, and The Capital Region in 50 Objects.
If you’re in the Albany area, you’ll find no shortage of museums that promise to capture your interest and entertain the whole family.
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The 2016 Nissan Murano has been named the Best Two-Row SUV for Families by the U.S. News & World Report in their annual “Best for Families” awards program. Each year editors consider a variety of factors for each vehicle such as seating and cargo volume, availability of family-friendly features, safety and reliability ratings, and professional automotive reviews in order to determine the overall winner for each of the 21 different categories.
With seating for up to five passengers, the 2016 Nissan Murano can easily fit the whole family comfortably. This model also includes available features such as Driver Attention Alert, Around View® Monitor, advanced Zero Gravity front and outboard rear seating, Forward Emergency Braking, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, an oversized Power Panoramic Moonroof, Blind Spot Warning, Predictive Forward Collision Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert system, Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition, and Moving Object Detection.
“Nissan is honored by the continuing recognition of our new Murano by the editors of U.S. News & World Report,” said Dan Mohnke, vice president, Nissan Chief Marketing Manager & Marketing Operations. “Consumers seem to be in agreement with the publication’s assessment – sales of Murano are on fire in 2016, increasing more than 85 percent in February and more than 65 percent for year, compared to the same periods in 2015.”
“Nissan Murano Named U.S. News & World Report’s “2016 Best 2-Row SUV for Families”.” NissanNews.com. N.p., 14 Mar. 2016. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fnissannews.com%2Fen-US%2Fnissan%2Fusa%2Freleases%2Fnissan-murano-named-u-s-news-world-report-s-2016-best-2-row-suv-for-families>.
Nissan Releases Concept Car Video
Many car brands try to sell us on the futuristic idea of self-driving and environmentally-friendly vehicles, however, it often seems like a foreign and unimaginable concept. Nissan has recently released a video that is bringing that dream to life.
The video poses the question: What is the Fuel Station of the Future? Using the Nissan Leaf, they show us a world filled with “smart streets” where cars charge at wireless charging stations overnight and park autonomously in front of your house and help provide energy to your home and work. While many of these technologies do exist, this video helps us to imagine how they could all be a part of one system to make the world a greener, cleaner place.
Watch the video below, and stop by Destination Nissan to begin this dream with the 2016 Nissan LEAF.
“Nissan Concept Video Transforms Cars into Power Plants of the Future.” Mashable. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Mar. 2016. <http://mashable.com/2016/03/07/nissan-concept-video-energy/#xZm0.VjqBuqq>.
Children’s Museums around Albany
If you want your children to grow up to value education, there’s no time like the present to start. A fun way to do this to take the kids to museums you know they’ll love. Here are three children’s museums to check out in the Albany area.
Children’s Museum of Science and Technology
At the Children’s Museum of Science and Technology, your children will have no trouble finding exhibits that interest them. They’re bound to love at least one of the five main exhibits, including Construction Junction, Maker Space, Move It/Shake It, Nature Place, and Nano Exploration. Some of the museum’s most popular exhibits include the Magnetic Ball Wall, Nano!, Weather Front, and GE Junior Discovery Room. In addition to exhibits, the Children’s Museum of Science and Technology also features camps and summer programs like Kindertist, Junior Discoverers Camp, Senior Explorers Camp, and Tween Scientists Camp.
New York State Museum
If your kids love science or history, take them to Albany’s New York State Museum. Here you and your children can explore international exhibits that feature both of these popular topics, and the kids can partake in various events, such as arts and crafts, preschool tours, and storybook reading.
Long Island Children’s Museum
Your children can enjoy a full day of fun and entertainment at Long Island Children’s Museum. This museum features 14 themed galleries and a 145-seat theater. Your children can explore the two-story ClimbIt structure, peruse the Our Backyard outdoor gallery, and blow bubbles in the Bubble Gallery.
Whether your kids love science, history, or the arts, they’ll find plenty to do at these children’s museums in the Albany area.
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Nissan JUKE is a Glowing Street Art Canvas
The 2016 Nissan JUKE made an appearance at Australia’s infamous White Night, an all-night celebration of art and culture in Melbourne. Two Nissan JUKES were wrapped in a glow-in-the-dark skin to be used in a street graffiti art competition. Local artists, Snake Hole and Chris Le used black paint and pens to showcase their talent using the JUKE. White Night onlookers watched on and occasionally joined in by using their smartphone light to draw on the glowing skin.
Snake Hole quite fittingly named their piece “Snake Wrap.” They explained, “Our initial impression when we saw the JUKE was it had snake-like characteristics. The grill, headlights and long smooth lines resonated immediately with us. We decided to create a series of snakes that traced the shapes and features of the JUKE. We utilized negative space, so that the snakes were glowing, and everything else would be blacked out.”
Chris Le named his piece “Journey to the West.” He explained, “Since it is the Year of the Monkey in the Chinese lunar calendar, I thought it would be fitting to depict Monkey and his friends on their journey to the West. Obviously an Asian themed illustration must include dragons since they are a big part of the culture, so it was only natural to draw epic dragons weaving past the character on the car.”
Nissan was proud to be a part of Melbourne’s celebration of creativity. Come down to Destination Nissan and get inspired by the 2016 Nissan JUKE.
“Glow-in-the-dark Nissan JUKE, the Ultimate Street Art Canvas.” Nissan Online Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Mar. 2016. <http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/glow-in-the-dark-nissan-juke-the-ultimate-street-art-canvas>.
3 Spring Festivals in the Albany Area
If you’re hoping to enjoy the beautiful outdoors once spring arrives, consider going to a few spring festivals in the Albany area. Here are three of the best seasonal festivals in the Albany area.
Albany Tulip Festival
The Albany Tulip Festival takes place annually during Mother Day’s weekend. In 2016, don’t miss the 68th Annual Albany Tulip Festival in Washington Park. Here you can admire and photograph more than 100,000 blossoming tulips. Many events take place at the Albany Tulip Festival, such as the Tulip Queen Coronation tradition, the scrubbing of State Street, and the Royal Tulip Ball. Let the kids partake in a few activities, and don’t miss your chance to visit craft vendors and eat delicious food.
Gathering of the New York Farm Cideries
Another popular spring festival is the Gathering of the New York Farm Cideries, which takes place at Nine Pin Ciderworks. Admission costs $10 for each person, with a slightly higher price at the door. Here you can taste and sample unique batches of ciders made from apples grown right in New York. If you like the cider, you can purchase it by the bottles to take home.
518 SongFest
If you’re a huge music fan, be sure to plan a visit to 518 SongFest. This spring festival features numerous musical performances by acoustic singers, such as Bryan Thomas, Tim Moore, and many more.
This spring, enjoy the beautiful weather and join in the fun at these flower, music, and cider festivals in the Albany area.
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3 Food Festivals around Albany
If you absolutely love food, chances are you’re always on the look out for food festivals. Fortunately, Albany hosts food festivals all year long. Be sure to add these three Albany food festivals to your calendar.
New York State Food Festival
Most food festivals require an admission fee, but the New York State Food Festival offers free admission. Every year the festival hosts about 100 food vendors who attract thousands of foodies to Albany’s Empire State Plaza. Most of these foods are unique to the region and can be difficult to find elsewhere. At the festival you can also enjoy live music performances as you make your way from vendor to vendor.
Albany Chefs’ Food & Wine Festival
If you love wine tasting, you won’t want to miss the annual Albany Chefs’ Food & Wine Festival. Events typically include wine and food tastings as well as expert-level seminars for true foodies. The wine and food on offer at the festival comes from all over the world and is prepared by some of the top chefs from around the globe.
Craft New York Brewers Festival
Go to the Craft New York Brewers Festival if you love making or tasting beer. Here you can get to know more than 45 New York state breweries and taste their products for yourself. The ticket for admission covers the cost for unlimited beer samples, unlimited food, and a tasting glass.
Are you hungry or thirsty yet? Don’t miss these food and beverage festivals in the Albany area.
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February 2016 Sales Released by Nissan
Nissan Group has announced its February 2016 sales results for the U.S. and the numbers look promising. Nissan totaled 130,911 units during the month which resulted in an 11 percent increase over February 2015. This was also a new February record for Nissan Group. The Nissan Division also finished February with a new record, selling 120,540 units which was a 13 percent increase.
There were several cars that contributed to this exciting record, including a February record 34 percent increase in Sentra sales, reaching 20,599 units. The Rogue and Pathfinder also set February records with 21,561 units and 21,561 units respectively. Nissan crossovers, trucks and SUVs were up 14 percent while Nissan cars were up 12 percent, both setting February records.
This was an exciting month for Nissan, and we are excited about what March has in store! Stop by Destination Nissan to test drive any of these Nissan vehicles and you’ll see why they are setting sales records.
“Nissan Group Reports February 2016 U.S. Sales.” Nissan Online Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Mar. 2016. <http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-group-reports-february-2016-u-s-sales>.
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