4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
I liked it there. Historic city and would come back here for shows.
Schenectady, NY
Travel Guide
Visit Schenectady
Where to stay in Schenectady
Stockade Historic District
Visitors to Stockade Historic District enjoy its casinos, and if you want to do some exploring, Rivers Casino & Resort is worth a stop.
Seward Place
3.5/5(64 area reviews)
While visiting Seward Place, you might make a stop by sights like Proctors Theater and Scene One Movieland.
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino & Resort
21 Rush Street, Schenectady, NY
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DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown
100 Nott Terrace, Schenectady, NY
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Comfort Inn & Suites Schenectady - Scotia
168 Sacandaga Road, Schenectady, NY
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Popular places to visit
Rivers Casino & Resort
4.5/5(167 reviews)
Why not try your luck with a visit to Rivers Casino & Resort during your time in Schenectady? Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Union College
4.5/5(80 reviews)
Explore the campus of Union College, during your trip to Schenectady. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Proctors Theater
4.5/5(43 reviews)
You can make plans for a show at Proctors Theater during your stay in Schenectady. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Central Park Rose Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Central Park Rose Garden, a lovely green space in Schenectady. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Schenectady County Community College
3.5/5(9 reviews)
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Schenectady County Community College, during your trip to Schenectady. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Mohawk River State Park
You can take time to visit Mohawk River State Park during your travels to Niskayuna.
Things to do
Private Axe Throwing for 1 Hour
$25
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
1 Hour Simulated Archery Experience at Far Shot Albany
$35
per adult
Reviews of Schenectady
3.8
Guest rating
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
will want to go back again to visit Theater again
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
When we come to visit family, we always make it a point to stay here.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
The recent development there is impressive, and will get me back there again soon.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
The area is rebuilding itself. Still a ways to go, many vacant stores.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
I was there for a wedding so did not see much but loved the rehearsal restaurant and the fall trees.
- Rivers Casino & Resort
- Union College
- Proctors Theater
- Central Park Rose Garden
- Schenectady County Community College
- Museum of Innovation and Science
- Empire State Aerosciences Museum
- Schenectady County Historical Society Museum
- Mabee Farm Historic Site
- Rollarama Skating Center
- Maple Ski Ridge
- Lions Park
- Divinitea
- Schenectady Civic Playhouse