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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9.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Skating Rinks PO Box 5384, Clifton Park, NY 12065 MoreLess Info
Catering to visitors of all skill levels, Clifton Park Ice Arena invites them to join a public skating session in its indoor ice rink. The arena also hosts stick and puck sessions for hockey skaters and goalies.
9.3 Miles
80% 46 votes
Scenic Drives Albany, NY MoreLess Info
US Route 20 is a scenic byway that offers views of the countryside and takes travelers past a variety of antique stores, restaurants, inns, and historic buildings. The natural scenery and historic attractions are its chief attractions.
9.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bowling 1668 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065 MoreLess Info
At Spare Time Clifton Park, visitors can go bowling, play laser tag, and more. On Friday and Saturday nights, the alley hosts galactic bowling that provides a glow in the dark experience for its guests.
9.5 Miles
- 5 votes
Mini Golf 1759 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065 MoreLess Info
An entertainment center, Clifton Park Golf features a 19-hole miniature golf course as well as a driving range with room for 60 people. The center also provides batting cages, water balloon launchers, golf lessons and a snack bar.
9.6 Miles
96% 49 votes
Breweries 6 Fairchild Square, Clifton Park, NY MoreLess Info
Shmaltz Brewing Company, known for their He'Brew beer is a popular brewery in Clifton Park. The brewery offers tours and a tasting room where patrons can sample from their extensive selection of ales and IPAs.
9.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 6 Corporate Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065 MoreLess Info
A 76,000-square-foot sports facility, Sportsplex Of Halfmoon features three indoor fields and a training field used for sports including field hockey, soccer, lacrosse and football. It provides a game room, training programs, party facilities and a snack bar.
9.8 Miles
81% 83 votes
Malls 1 Crossgates Mall Road, Albany, NY 12203 MoreLess Info
At the Crossgates Mall, visitors will have the opportunity to shop at locations like the Apple Store, Express, Macy's, and The Walking Company. Visitors who wish to sit down can visit the food court or watch a movie at Regal Cinemas.
10.0 Miles
56% 16 votes
Recreation Centers 30 Aviation Road, Albany, NY 12205 MoreLess Info
Rudy A Ciccotti Family Recreation Center includes a fitness center with 2 gymnasiums, an indoor track and many group exercise classes. Their aquatic center features a splash pool, lazy river, water slides and several other swimming pools.
10.5 Miles
76% 38 votes
Historic Sites 25 Meeting House Road, Albany, NY MoreLess Info
The site of the first Shaker settlement in America, the Shaker Heritage Society has original Shaker homes on display as well as an array of Shaker arts, crafts, and artifacts. They host corporate retreats and offer educational programs.
11.3 Miles
59% 22 votes
Family Fun Center 4 Vatrano Road, Albany, NY 12205 MoreLess Info
There is indoor climbing at the Albany Indoor Rockgym for every skill level. The center features a variety of overhangs, floor-to-ceiling cracks, and even several cave-like crawl spaces for more adventurous climbers.
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