Downtown 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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown
DoubleTree by Hilton Schenectady Downtown
Clean room
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown
It was a great stay, loved the breakfast
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport
Friendly staff. Clean room. Quiet stay.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Albany/Downtown
Great
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clifton Park/Saratoga Area
Room was clean and staff was great
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Downtown Albany New York
Quick check in process. Very nice room. Delicious breakfast.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
Seward Place
While visiting Seward Place, you might make a stop by sights like Proctors Theater and Scene One Movieland.
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.
Hamilton Hill
When in Hamilton Hill, you can plan a visit to Museum of Innovation and Science and Proctors Theater, 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 Museum of Innovation and Science and Proctors Theater.
Eastern Avenue
While Eastern Avenue isn't home to many top sights, Museum of Innovation and Science and Central Park Rose Garden 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 Museum of Innovation and Science.
