- The list below includes 88 free or cheap things to do in or near Schenectady, New York, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
- From Central Park Rose Garden to Plotter Kill Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Schenectady and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Albany, Saratoga Springs, Troy and Clifton Park.
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Coffee lovers enjoy a cool environment selling healthy foods, coffee, vintage music and books, all in one space
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Situated on nearly 80 acres, Prospect Park sits on land deeded to the city in 1902 by the Warren family. The park provides a playground, spray pool, nature trails, picnic areas and facilities for tennis, basketball, softball and soccer.
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The Albany Visitors Center is a visitor’s center that provides information on the local community of Albany 7 days a week. The center also offers printed versions of self-guided walking tours of the area.
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Located at the Albany Pump Station, C.H. Evans Brewing Co. offers twelve craft beers brewed in-house. The brewery is also a full-service restaurant with an extensive menu and historic atmosphere.
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51 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12207
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With a maximum capacity of 15,500 for sporting events and a total capacity of 17,500 for other public events, the Times Union Center was opened in 1990 and has hosted since then worldwide renowned artists, such as Frank Sinatra, Aerosmith, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and U2.
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Poestenkill Falls is a waterfall that falls 85-feet into the Dyken Pond and then 75-more feet into a larger pool. There is a third waterfall at the end that falls 15-feet into a pool of water.
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Constructed in 1765, the Georgian style Schuyler Mansion overlooks the Hudson River. Docent guided tours cover the mansion's historical context and historic visitors to the mansion, including George and Martha Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and General John Burgoyne.
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14 E Main St, Downtown Riverfront, Amsterdam, NY 12010
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La Piazza Social Club is a 21 and over membership club focusing on creating a relaxed and social atmosphere for the enjoyment of high quality cigars along with offerings from their full service bar.
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With over 60,000 artifacts, the Noteworthy Indian Museum weaves a story of the history of the local Mohawk Indians. Collections include cultural items such as baskets and clay pots, some dating up to 12,000 years old.
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USS Slater
Snow Dock, south of Dunn Memorial Bridge (off I-787), Albany, NY 12201
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The last functional destroyer from WWII, USS Slater is now a museum which houses the largest collection of artifacts gathered from destroyers in America. Tours are available for both adults and children, with overnight camping available for the latter.
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A house built in 1787, Historic Cherry Hill provides a guided tour of the grounds and a collection of over 70,000 items. The collection has items from between 1787 and 1963, including diaries, documents, furnishings, photos and clothing.