Attractions in Schenectady, New York

Historic Homes & Buildings

GE Realty Plot Historic District
Union & Wendell Avenue
A historic neighborhood of 19th and early-20th century homes. more info
Old Fort Johnson 518-843-0300
Located at the Corner of Routes 5 and 67, Schenectady, NY16 Miles Northwest and 1 Mile West of Amsterdam
The 18th century limestone home of Sir William Johnson, England's Superintendent of Indian Affairs during the French and Indian War, is now the current home of the... more info
Schenectady City Hall 518-382-5000
Jay Street, Schenectady, NYThis Federal-style structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. more info
Stockade Historic District 518-372-5656
Erie Boulevard & Union Street
The Stockade Historic District is one of the oldest and best preserved neighborhoods in the United States, with roots dating back to a 17th century Dutch colonial... more info

Canajoharie Library and Art Gallery 518-673-2314
Corner of Church Street and Erie Boulevard, Schenectady, NY 13317
Located 33 Miles West-Northwest in Canajoharie
Canajoharie Library and Art Gallery houses an internationally recognized art collection and a public library. Its permanent collection features over 350 American... more info map
Hamilton Hill Arts Center 518-346-1262
409 Schenectady Street, Schenectady, NY 12307
The Jerry Burrell Gallery of the Hamilton Hill Arts Center presents the multifaceted dimensions of African, African-American art. The Susan Cunningham Resource Library... more info map
Schenectady County Historical Society Museum 518-374-0263
32 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12305
This museum features furniture, toys and artifacts from the 19th and 18th centuries. more info

Schenectady Rose Garden 518-355-5798
Central Parkway and Wright Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12304
More than 3,000 rose bushes. more info map

Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium 518-382-7890
15 Nott Terrace Heights , Schenectady, NY 12308
The Museum explores the area's rich technological heritage with interactive exhibits. The Museum's Planetarium features the GOTO Star Projector. Tours are available.... more info