Family-Fun Itinerary

A short drive from the state capital, Schenectady remains best known as General Electric's birthplace.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Via Aquarium as well as Via Entertainment. On the 26th (Sat), engage your brain at Museum of Innovation and Science, then have some family-friendly fun at Via Entertainment, and then meet the residents at Via Aquarium. On your second day here, pick up some local products at Schenectady Greenmarket and then see the interesting displays at Empire State Aerosciences Museum.

To see photos, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Schenectady trip itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from Serbia, the closest major aiports are Bradley International Airport, Griffiss International Airport and Sullivan County International Airport. In October in Schenectady, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.