4 days in Schenectady Itinerary

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

Schenectady is known for nightlife, parks, and zoos & aquariums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in nature's colorful creations at Central Park Rose Garden, identify plant and animal life at Plotter Kill Preserve, sample the tasty concoctions at Wolf Hollow Brewing Company, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Maple Ski Ridge.

To find more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Schenectady online road trip planner.

August in Schenectady sees daily highs of 79°F and lows of 65°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.