Popular places to visit
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.
Schenectady County Community College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Schenectady County Community College during your trip to Schenectady. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Scene One Movieland
You can take time to visit Scene One Movieland during your travels to Schenectady.
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.
Maple Ski Ridge
Hit the slopes in Schenectady with a visit to Maple Ski Ridge. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Downtown
Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown
Felicia in the breakfast room was very polite and personable. Good person with a kind heart!
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown
It’s very clean cozy loved my stay
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport
Room was clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
Yes
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel by IHG
Nice hotel, large and clean room and the location was great for our event.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport
Casey at the front desk was great. Shuttle van never came, waited 30 min outside in the cold with my 2 kids for a van that never came, called multiple times and no answer, had to pay $15 for taxi for less than 1 mile drive, chef called out sick but nice bar tender made us some dinner.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
Seward Place
While visiting Seward Place, you might make a stop by sights like Proctors Theater and Scene One Movieland.
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.
Eastern Avenue
While Eastern Avenue isn't home to many top sights, Central Park Rose Garden and Proctors Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mont Pleasant
While there might not be top attractions in Mont Pleasant, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Proctors Theater and Central Park Rose Garden.
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.
