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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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