Schenectady, Schenectady County, NY

Places to go in Schenectady

48 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Lorenzo's Cafe

Food & Drink

Lorenzo's Cafe

1500 State St, Schenectady, NY 12304, USA

Mabee Farm Historic Site

Arts & Culture

Mabee Farm Historic Site

1100 Main St, Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150, USA

Massage Envy

Wellness

Massage Envy

410 Balltown Rd, Schenectady, NY 12304, USA

Max410 at The Waters Edge

Food & Drink

Max410 at The Waters Edge

19th-century farmhouse turned elegant American eatery with a cabana bar pitching daily happy hour.

2 Freemans Bridge Rd, Glenville, NY 12302, USA

Mohawk River Country Club & Chateau

Arts & Culture

Mohawk River Country Club & Chateau

847 Riverview Rd, Rexford, NY 12148, USA

MORE Perreca's

Food & Drink

MORE Perreca's

Relaxed Italian restaurant featuring pizza & pasta along with seafood dishes & desserts.

31 N Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA

NYzipline

Sports & Recreation

NYzipline

300 Weatherwax Rd, Schenectady, NY 12302, USA

Open Door Bookstore

Shopping

Open Door Bookstore

128 Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA

Proctors

Arts & Culture

Proctors

Former vaudeville house stages Broadway shows, comedy acts & musical productions in 2 theaters.

432 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA

Rivers Casino Schenectady

Nightlife

Rivers Casino Schenectady

Hotel & casino offering slots, poker & table games, plus dining, entertainment & a spa.

1 Rush St, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA

Riverside Park

Outdoors

Riverside Park

132 Front St, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA

Secret Caverns

Arts & Culture

Secret Caverns

Naturally formed caverns with waterfalls 100 ft. below ground, various formations & fossils.

671 Caverns Rd, Howes Cave, NY 12092, USA

Simone's Kitchen ️✌️

Food & Drink

Simone's Kitchen ️✌️

121 Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA

Stella Pasta Bar & Bistro | Seven Points Brewery

Food & Drink

Stella Pasta Bar & Bistro | Seven Points Brewery

237 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA

Tara Kitchen

Food & Drink

Tara Kitchen

Moroccan dishes & imported wines offered in narrow, laid-back quarters with bar & table seating.

431 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA

Tawasentha Park

Outdoors

Tawasentha Park

200 acres of woodlands & gardens, plus an outdoor pool, sport courts & winter sledding spots.

188 NY-146, Altamont, NY 12009, USA

The Horses Lounge

Nightlife

The Horses Lounge

912 McClellan St, Schenectady, NY 12309, USA

The Nest

Food & Drink

The Nest

Fashionable restaurant offering high-end dishes, brunch & wines, plus cocktails.

512 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA

The Ritz on Union

Food & Drink

The Ritz on Union

1720 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12309, USA

The River Road House

Food & Drink

The River Road House

989 River Rd, Schenectady, NY 12306, USA

The Shaker & Vine

Food & Drink

The Shaker & Vine

221 Harborside Dr, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA

The Whistling Kettle

Food & Drink

The Whistling Kettle

Quaint cafe & tearoom serving savory crepes, panini & salads, plus afternoon tea.

138 Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA

Trick Shot Billiard Hall & Wicked Eatery , Pub & Entertainment

Nightlife

Trick Shot Billiard Hall & Wicked Eatery , Pub & Entertainment

Bar food & draft beer in modest, old-timey surrounds with pool & foosball tables, plus patio seats.

1602 US-9 #1, Clifton Park, NY 12065, USA

Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve

Outdoors

Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve

Riverside nature preserve offering trails for hiking & skiing, plus fishing, hunting & birding.

Riverview Rd, Rexford, NY 12148, USA