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
Very friendly staff and clean rooms and pool. We would go again.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

Marriott Albany
Excellent
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

Saratoga Casino Hotel
Very clean, nice staff.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
Disappointed about the vacant lot in front of the building. Hoping there are plans for that lot as there is a nice outdoor patio right there. Also wish there was a larger restaurant.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Hotel Brookmere & Arbor Spa
Breakfast was delicious, staff was excellent. Would definitely stay there again when out that way.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York
It was pretty disappointing that I couldn’t park in your establishment with my electric vehicle. I had to pay $40 for event parking.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 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 Scene One Movieland.

Seward Place
While visiting Seward Place, you might make a stop by sights like Proctors Theater and Scene One Movieland.

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.
