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 find more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Schenectady trip itinerary planner.

In October, daytime highs in Schenectady are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.