Attractions around Schenectady
Explore 13 attractions, restaurants, shops around Schenectady
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Proctor's Theater
432 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305-2393
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Rivers Casino and Resort
1 Rush Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
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Mountain Ridge Adventure
300 Weatherwax Rd, Schenectady, NY 12302-6251
Mountain Ridge Adventure is New York’s premier treetop challenge course and zip line park located just 30 minutes from Albany, 30 minutes from Saratoga and only 15 minutes from Schenectady. Come "Experience the Adventure." Mountain Ridge Adventure offers a unique and thrilling new experience for New York's Capital Region. Challenge yourself both physically and mentally as you traverse obstacles like Indiana Jones-style bridges, Tarzan swings, Swiss cheese walls and much more. For those not up to the obstacle course, a non-physically demanding 10 zip line - zip line course can still provide a thrill of adventure as you zip line back and forth over a 500' long gorge. Mountain Ridge Adventure is also the perfect venue for youth birthday parties and corporate team building. Come "Experience the Adventure" at Mountain Ridge Adventure.
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Central Park Rose Garden
500 Iroquois Ln, Schenectady, NY 12309-6144
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Via Aquarium
93 West Campbell Rd, Schenectady, NY 12306-6800
Experience the wonders of the ocean in your backyard! The Via Aquarium is the capital regions only full scale aquarium. Explore over 25,000 square feet of oceanic treasure as you and your family embark an exciting self-guided tour visiting over 2,000 creatures of the sea.
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Misci: Museum Of Innovation And Science
15 Nott Terrace Hts, Schenectady, NY 12308-3143
At miSci, all exhibits, programs, and events are designed with its mission in mind: to inspire people to celebrate and explore science and technology, past, present and future. miSci is home to an extensive Archive and Collection, a Challenger Learning Center, the Suits-Bueche Planetarium, and various special exhibits and programs each year. miSci’s vast Archives house more than 1.6 million prints and negatives from the GE Photograph collection; an archival collection with more than 3,500 cubic feet of historic materials; and more than 15,000 objects relating to the history of science and technology. Featuring dynamic exhibits, state-of-the-art space learning centers, standards-based education for K-12 classes and students, and special programming for teens, miSci offers patrons hands-on exploration while fostering an understanding and appreciation of STEM subjects and careers.
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Schenectady County Public Library
99 Clinton St, Schenectady, NY 12305-2047
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Schenectady Civic Players
12 S Church St, Schenectady, NY 12305-1734
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Schenectady County Historical Society
32 Washington Ave, Schenectady, NY 12305-1601
The Schenectady County Historical Society shares stories, inspires dialogue, and encourages understanding of the history, people, and cultures of Schenectady County. The Schenectady County Historical Society brings to life the region’s dynamic history through interactive exhibits, talks, workshops, concerts, programs and community events for all audiences at the Mabee Farm Historic Site, the Grems-Doolittle Library, the Schenectady History Museum, and the historic Brouwer House.
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Schenectady Greenmarket
432 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305-2393
Every Sunday vendors, shoppers, musicians, and friends gather at the Schenectady Greenmarket to enjoy our festive marketplace with more than sixty vendors who produce everything they sell. Enjoy live music and prepared food while shopping for the region's freshest local produce and artisan goods. Held year-round, the Winter market (Nov-April) is located inside Proctors, and the Outdoor market (May-Oct) held around Schenectady's City Hall.
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Great Flats Brewing
151 Lafayette St, Schenectady, NY 12305-2051
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The Mopco Improv Theatre
10 N Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305-1134
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The Axe Lounge
2330 Watt St, Schenectady, NY 12304-3320