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Schenectady

The“ Electric City” in New York’ s Capital region has one of the largest collections of colonial houses in the U. S. The revitalized downtown district, located a block from the Amtrak station, is home to an exciting arts, entertainment, and culinary scene.
Procters Theatre
newyorkbyrail. com STATION SERVICES
Schenectady( SDY) m B g e c a QT f i L R
MULTIPLE DAILY DEPARTURES Adirondack, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Lake Shore Limited and Maple Leaf
CONNECTIONS Buses Within 3 blocks of station
Taxi Service On Call
Car Rental
offers station pickup: 518-374-7890
VISITOR RESOURCES visitschenectady. com
PHOTOS:( PROCTORS) PROCTORS;( AIRCRAFT) TERRY OLMSTED;( GARDEN) ROSE GARDEN RESTORATION COMMITTEE
WHAT’ S NEW ▼
Upcoming shows at Proctors Theatre, a beautifully-restored venue built in 1926, include a mix of Broadway touring musicals( An American in Paris), concerts( Celtic Woman: The Destiny Tour), and exciting special events( Pretty Much the Best Comedy Show). proctors. org
From SDY Station: 1 block walk
The Museum of Innovation and Science, a. k. a.“ miSci,” has opened the Challenger Learning Center, a hands-on science, technology, engineering and math experience, in a completely renovated wing. Programs based on NASA astronaut training allow you to participate in simulated space missions. miSci. org
From SDY Station: 5 minute walk
The Mabee Farm Historic Site will host several special events this year, including Celtic Heritage Day in June, CanalFest in July, and an Arts & Crafts Festival in August. In addition to rotating exhibits, the permanent collection includes“ The Erie Impact: Changing Agriculture in the Mohawk River Valley.” schenectadyhistorical. org
From SDY Station: 12 minute drive
WHAT�S NEARBY ▼
Downtown Schenectady is the city’ s hub of history and culture, connecting shops, art galleries, museums, restaurants, parks, and colleges. Explore the pedestrian marketplace on Jay Street, site of the Sunday Schenectady Greenmarket, or stroll along the Mohawk River at sunset in Riverfront Park. visitschenectady. com
From SDY Station:. 2 mile car; 5 minute walk; 5 minute bus
The Stockade Historic District is a collection of 17th through 20th century homes, businesses and churches, including the Schenectady Civic Players community theater. Take an audio walking tour through this neighborhood, continuously inhabited for 300 + years. historicstockade. org
From SDY Station:. 5 mile car
Open year round, Central Park is known for its formal rose garden with 300 varieties and 4,000 bushes surrounding the tiered center fountain. Free summer concerts are performed at the Music Haven amphitheater. schenectadyrose. org
From SDY Station: 2.6 mile car
Empire State Aerosciences
Museum
WHAT’ S NOT TO MISS ▼
At the Empire State Aerosciences
Museum, you can view restored Douglas, Grumman, McDonnell, and Northrop aircraft; hands-on exhibits such as the Simulated Reality Vehicle; an Amelia Earhart Exhibit; and several other displays of aviation memorabilia and artifacts. esam. org
From SDY Station: 3.8 mile car; 18 minute bus
Union College— renowned as the first architecturally-designed campus in America— is home to the 16-sided Nott Memorial, a National Historic Landmark. The campus also features the Mandeville Gallery and Memorial Chapel, known for its superb acoustics for the chamber music series. Walking tour maps are available at the admissions office. union. edu
From SDY Station:. 7 mile car; 14 minute walk; 13 minute bus
At the Wolf Hollow Brewing Company, a local craft brewery in Glenville, take an onsite brewery tour, relax and enjoy a cold, hand-crafted ale, IPA, or stout in the tasting room, or dine in the BBQ restaurant. wolfhollowbrewing. com
From SDY Station: 9.5 miles car
Central Park Rose Garden
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