Free & Cheap Things to Do in Schenectady, NY

  • 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.
  • 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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48.2 Miles
89% 213 votes
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Naumkeag

Historic Sites 5 Prospect Hill Road, Stockbridge, MA 1262 MoreLess Info
Formerly the summer retreat of the Choate family, Naumkeag is an old country estate which comprises of a preserved shingle-styled family home, numerous gardens, fountain pools and more, which are open for public viewing.
48.2 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums W Main, Stockbridge, MA 1262 MoreLess Info
Visitors can explore a historic home that features a variety of European and American furnishings from the early 1900s at Merwin House the. The Merwin House was originally purchased by William and Elizabeth Doane in 1875.
48.8 Miles
69% 51 votes
Forests 256 Woodland Rd., Lee, MA MoreLess Info
Nature enthusiasts, hikers and wildlife photographers enjoy visiting the October Mountain State Forest in Lee, Massachusetts. This state-managed forest is free to enter and is open from sunrise to sunset. Campsites must be reserved for a small fee.
48.8 Miles
98% 63 votes
Art Gallery 3 Elm Street, Stockbridge, MA MoreLess Info
From sculpture to paintings, Schantz Galleries showcases artists that work with glass as their medium. The gallery is two stories and features a large collection of local and international glass work.
48.9 Miles
96% 779 votes
235

Hildene

Historic Sites 1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester, VT 5254 MoreLess Info
Constructed in the early 1900s, Hildene was the family estate of Robert Todd Lincoln, son of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln. Visit the Georgian Revival-style house, grounds and gardens. Highlights include a 1000-pipe organ played daily, farm, original 1835 one-room schoolhouse and a restored wooden Pullman rail …
48.9 Miles
38% 8 votes
Historic Buildings Main Street, Stockbridge, MA MoreLess Info
The Mission House is a museum featuring replicas of items from the colonial era. Tours are offered during which visitors can learn about the missionary named John Sergeant and the Mohican Indians.
48.9 Miles
92% 13 votes
Historic Homes 1005 Hildene Road, Manchester, VT 05254 MoreLess Info
Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home was the summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln, the eldest son of President Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln. The Home is open to guests for tours of the home, grounds and walking trails.
49.0 Miles
81% 16 votes
History Museums 13 Bach Road, Saugerties, NY 12477 MoreLess Info
Woodstock Museum is a small in size, privately owned establishment. The museum is filled with books, posters, photos and a very strong smell of incense. It's purposes are to gather, display, disseminate and develop the concept and reality of Woodstock.
49.3 Miles
98% 51 votes
Hiking Trails Pilot Knob Road, Lake George, NY MoreLess Info
Of moderate difficulty, the Buck mountain hiking trail is somewhat steep and rocky in places, but offers a sweeping view of the lake below upon reaching the summit. The trail length one way is approximately three miles.
49.5 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks Riverside Drive, Saugerties, NY 12477 MoreLess Info
George J. Terpening Sr. Memorial Park in Malden is a relatively little park that offers some nice views of the Hudson River. The park has a boat launch with concrete ramp and dock, picnic tables and is right on the water.
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