Scotia Travel Guide
Schenectady
Popular places to visit
Central Park Rose Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Central Park Rose Garden, a lovely green space in Schenectady. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Museum of Innovation and Science
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum of Innovation and Science in Schenectady. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Collins Park Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Collins Park Beach during your trip to Glenville? While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Rivers Casino & Resort
Why not try your luck with a visit to Rivers Casino & Resort during your time in Schenectady? Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Union College
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Union College during your trip to Schenectady. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Proctors Theater
You can enjoy a show at Proctors Theater during your trip to Schenectady. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Scotia
Comfort Inn & Suites Schenectady - Scotia
"This was an upgrade from the Hampton Inns where we used to stay. Things were clean, up to date and comfortable. They had gluten free/soy free options for breakfast as well. Just ask and they have several."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Saratoga Casino Hotel
"Pleasantly surprised!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clifton Park/Saratoga Area
"Room was clean."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Albany Airport
"Everything was fine at the hotel as far as room, parking, breakfast. It’s inexpensive and I don’t set the bar high. However I think people live there and are very noisy and you can everything if your downstairs , loud thumps and noises all night long. Don’t think I’m going to stay here again ."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Comfort Inn Glenmont - Albany South
"Room was great. Other areas were under construction so hard to say. Landscaping/entrance could be nicer. Staff was lovely and location is super convenient for downtown."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York
"The breakfast is ok. No meat only eggs. The harshbrown tastes like overweight."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Scotia
Stockade Historic District
Stockade Historic District is noteworthy for its casinos, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Schenectady County Historical Society Museum and Schenectady Civic Playhouse.
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Proctors Theater and Schenectady Light Opera Performing Arts Center.
Seward Place
While visiting Seward Place, you might make a stop by sights like Proctors Theater and Schenectady City Hall.
Bellevue
While Bellevue may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Schenectady County Historical Society Museum and Proctors Theater.
Hamilton Hill
When in Hamilton Hill, you can plan a visit to Proctors Theater and Museum of Innovation and Science, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Vale
While Vale may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Proctors Theater and Museum of Innovation and Science.
