A Guidebook for Schenectady, NY
Albany
Visit the Capitol and Empire State Plaza. The architecture will inspire and surprise you.
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New York State Capitol
Washington AvenueVisit the Capitol and Empire State Plaza. The architecture will inspire and surprise you.
This is our vibrant, historic city tucked next to the Mohawk River. Schenectady is known for the arts and entertainment highlighted by Proctor's Theater and Rivers Casino. Here there are almost 100 unique restaurants perched next to the river, or settled in the historic areas of town. If nature is your preference, walk/bike along the Mohawk, enjoy one of nine nature preserves, relax or play tennis in Central Park, or drive a short distance to ski. Our historic town is east of Albany, south of Saratoga and the Adirondack Mountains, and just three hours from Boston or New York City. Schenectady is the perfect location for work and leisure.
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Schenectady
This is our vibrant, historic city tucked next to the Mohawk River. Schenectady is known for the arts and entertainment highlighted by Proctor's Theater and Rivers Casino. Here there are almost 100 unique restaurants perched next to the river, or settled in the historic areas of town. If nature is your preference, walk/bike along the Mohawk, enjoy one of nine nature preserves, relax or play tennis in Central Park, or drive a short distance to ski. Our historic town is east of Albany, south of Saratoga and the Adirondack Mountains, and just three hours from Boston or New York City. Schenectady is the perfect location for work and leisure.
Altamont
The best of the area is found in the charming town of Saratoga. Just 30 minutes north of Schenectady, it is home to the Saratoga Raceway, excellent food, and nightlife. It is a must for any visitor.
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Saratoga Springs
The best of the area is found in the charming town of Saratoga. Just 30 minutes north of Schenectady, it is home to the Saratoga Raceway, excellent food, and nightlife. It is a must for any visitor.
Sightseeing
Boston
New York City is a three+-hour train ride south. The city is an adventure and experience that no one shoud miss. Avoid driving to the city. Don't deal with the traffic or costly car parking. Instead, take Amtrak from the Schenectady Station (parking free) to New York City Penn Station for about $100 pp round trip.
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Jengo la Manispaa ya New York
New York City is a three+-hour train ride south. The city is an adventure and experience that no one shoud miss. Avoid driving to the city. Don't deal with the traffic or costly car parking. Instead, take Amtrak from the Schenectady Station (parking free) to New York City Penn Station for about $100 pp round trip.
Lake Placid
Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail
Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike TrailWalk, bike, or hike on this paved trail.
Step back in time and explore this magnificent cave by boat. Open by advanced reservations.
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Howe Caverns
255 Discovery DrStep back in time and explore this magnificent cave by boat. Open by advanced reservations.
Lake George Bar Crawl
Canada StreetVisit this quaint town and dine along the lake.
Adirondack Mountains
This is the home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Plan a day trip and step back in time. This historic town is a must to visit.
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Cooperstown
This is the home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Plan a day trip and step back in time. This historic town is a must to visit.
Take a day's trip to this scenic town featuring two lakes and home of the 1980 Olympics.
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Lake Placid
Take a day's trip to this scenic town featuring two lakes and home of the 1980 Olympics.
Just a few minutes outside of town, this is a local favorite for a few quick and easy runs. It's a great beginner's mountain.
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Maple Ski Ridge
2725 Mariaville RdJust a few minutes outside of town, this is a local favorite for a few quick and easy runs. It's a great beginner's mountain.
Day and night skiing, tubing, lessons, drinks, Willard Mountain has it all.
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Willard Mountain
77 The Intervale RdDay and night skiing, tubing, lessons, drinks, Willard Mountain has it all.
This was our mountain of choice. There are trails for beginners and expert skiers. Each trail offers a challenge at your own level. The ride to the mountain is scenic and JJ's Lodge will warm you after your full day of skiing. Enjoy a true NY winter on the slopes.
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Jiminy Peak
37 Corey RdThis was our mountain of choice. There are trails for beginners and expert skiers. Each trail offers a challenge at your own level. The ride to the mountain is scenic and JJ's Lodge will warm you after your full day of skiing. Enjoy a true NY winter on the slopes.
Food scene
Are you hungry? Thirsty? Do you want to relax after a tough day? This is your casual spot in Saratoga or along the Hudson River. Druther's has three very different locations and all have excellent light fare.
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Druthers Brewing Company
381 BroadwayAre you hungry? Thirsty? Do you want to relax after a tough day? This is your casual spot in Saratoga or along the Hudson River. Druther's has three very different locations and all have excellent light fare.
Sip wine with a friend in this modern wine bar along the Mohawk River. Dress-up or dress down, but be sure to order an appetizer.
The Shaker and Vine
221 Harborside DrSip wine with a friend in this modern wine bar along the Mohawk River. Dress-up or dress down, but be sure to order an appetizer.
What makes a modern brewery perfect: Live music, indoor/outdoor seating, crafted beers, a friendly staff, and a food truck on weekends. Make this your after work or weekend place to relax.
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Frog Alley Brewing Co.
108 State StWhat makes a modern brewery perfect: Live music, indoor/outdoor seating, crafted beers, a friendly staff, and a food truck on weekends. Make this your after work or weekend place to relax.
Make a date or take a date to this classy, modern restaurant. The food is divine, the drinks flow, and the fire pit warms. This is elegance and perfection to be visited.
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Daley's On Yates
10 Yates StMake a date or take a date to this classy, modern restaurant. The food is divine, the drinks flow, and the fire pit warms. This is elegance and perfection to be visited.
Some days I just have to sip a cocktail or dine next to water. This is our go-to for an appetizer or a full lunch/ dinner. I've never eaten inside, instead, we always opt for the water view. The best part, it's minutes from our home.
The Waters Edge Lighthouse
2 Freemans Bridge RdSome days I just have to sip a cocktail or dine next to water. This is our go-to for an appetizer or a full lunch/ dinner. I've never eaten inside, instead, we always opt for the water view. The best part, it's minutes from our home.
Speaking of water, Druther's of Schenectady is tucked next to the Mohawk River. Kayak or walk/bike along the trail next to the river. Afterwards, pull up a chair at the bar and relax with friends. The food is excellent, atmosphere casual, and it's a great meeting place.
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Druthers Brewing Company
381 BroadwaySpeaking of water, Druther's of Schenectady is tucked next to the Mohawk River. Kayak or walk/bike along the trail next to the river. Afterwards, pull up a chair at the bar and relax with friends. The food is excellent, atmosphere casual, and it's a great meeting place.
This is Italian food done right. We tend to sit at the bar, but table service is outstanding and so is the food.
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Johnny's
433 State StThis is Italian food done right. We tend to sit at the bar, but table service is outstanding and so is the food.
Towne Pizza
3125 Carman RoadMinutes from our house, this is our favorite takeout wings and pizza place.
Massive meals, takeout or dine in pizza, wings, and chicken parmesan are our favorites. There are weekly specials that can't be beat for price, quantity, and flavor.
Pizza Gram Plus
2514 Western AveMassive meals, takeout or dine in pizza, wings, and chicken parmesan are our favorites. There are weekly specials that can't be beat for price, quantity, and flavor.