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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
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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
WHATS 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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