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Schenectady

4.1
Theaters · Nightlife · Gardens
A short drive from the state capital, Schenectady remains best known as General Electric's birthplace. Tours of the city inevitably include a visit to the local museum of science and innovation, which celebrates imagination and the spirit of invention. Start your tour of Schenectady at the museum, where you'll learn about the region's impressive technological heritage with a range of interactive exhibits. From there you'll easily access one of the country's oldest residential neighborhoods, another must-see for anyone exploring Capital District. In the build up to your vacation in Schenectady, plan trip itinerary minutiae using the visitor reviews, staff write-ups, and custom search fields on our United States trip itinerary maker site.
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Central Park Rose Garden
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Duration: 2 hours
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Via Aquarium
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Duration: 1h 30 min
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Museum of Innovation and Science
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Duration: 1h 30 min
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Schenectady County Historical Society Museum
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Duration: 2 hours

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Wolf Hollow Brewing Company
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4.1
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Scotia
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Plotter Kill Preserve
Rotterdam
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Back Barn Brewery Company
Duanesburg
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Duration: 1h 30 min

Hidden gems in Schenectady

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Schenectady Greenmarket
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Great Flats Brewing
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Duration: 1h 30 min
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Frog Alley Brewing Company
2.3
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Mad Jack Brewing Company
Duration: 1h 30 min

Winter Sports in Schenectady

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Maple Ski Ridge
4.1
Duration: 2 hours
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