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Things to see in Schenectady, New York (United States): 13 places and when to go
Schenectady, New York is a city in United States with around 149,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly History (4), Museums and art (3), Food and drink (3). The best known are Dudley Observatory, Abraham Glen House and Mohawk River State Park. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 52. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 42.8146, -73.94
- Population
- About 149,000
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (4) · Museums and art (3) · Food and drink (3) · Stargazing (2) · Nature (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 237 km as the crow flies
What to see in Schenectady, New York
The places in and around Schenectady, New York, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Dudley ObservatoryObservatory598 m
- Abraham Glen HouseHistoric house1.9 km
- Mohawk River State ParkState park in New York, United States7.2 km
- Museum of Innovation and ScienceMuseum596 m
- Empire State Aerosciences MuseumAerospace museum in New York, United States5.1 km
- George Westinghouse Jones HouseHistoric house in New York, United States4.9 km
- Rosendale Common SchoolSchool building in New York, United States of America6.9 km
- Niskayuna stationRailway station in Niskayuna, the United States of America10 km
- Druthers Brewing CompanyBrewery1.3 km
- Frog Alley BrewingBrewery537 m
- Maple Ski RidgeSki resort7.6 km
- Seven Points BreweryBrewery351 m
- Union College ObservatoryObservatory1.0 km
When to go to Schenectady, New York
The best time to visit Schenectady, New York is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:11
- FebPossible10:19
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:11
- MayBest time14:27
- JunBest time15:08
- JulBest time14:51
- AugBest time13:45
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:48
- NovPossible9:30
- DecPossible8:52
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 52. In April, 10 of the 13 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Schenectady, New York
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 237 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Albany, New York29 places19 km
- Mechanicville5 places23 km
- Saratoga Springs, New York17 places32 km
- New Hartford8 places40 km
- Johnstown10 places42 km
- Greenwich5 places44 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Schenectady, New York?
The best known: Dudley Observatory, Abraham Glen House, Mohawk River State Park, Museum of Innovation and Science, Empire State Aerosciences Museum. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Schenectady, New York?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 52.
How do you get to Schenectady, New York?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 237 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Schenectady, New York as the destination and these 13 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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