mindy & scott

May 8th 2010 - 1138 days ago

What to do nearby

Looking for something to do in Schenectady?

Start by learn about where we live and where you’ll be staying:

(The Electric City!)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schenectady,_New_York

 

And here are some suggestions of things to do:

Visit the historic Stockade District:

(see old houses!)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockade_Historic_District

 

Visit Proctor’s Theatre

(A historic Vaudeville era theatre that now features several smaller theatres in addition to the main theatre. See an iwerks movie!) 

http://www.proctors.org

 

Visit Union College:

(See where “The Way We Were,” was filmed)

http://www.union.edu

 

Look at the GE sign at night:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chuckthewriter/3581295898/

(link is to a photo by a photographer named Chuck Miller)

 

Visit the Rose Garden in Central Park:

(Might be a little early in the year for the roses to be blooming, but you never know)

(Also see where the skating scenes from “The Time Machine” were filmed)

http://www.schenectadyrose.com/home.htm

 

Browse art galleries and shops on Jay Street (a pedestrian street across the street from Proctor’s Theatre.)  Walk a little further and find yourself heading into Schenectady’s “Little Italy.”

 

See a movie:

http://www.bowtiecinemas.com/movieland-6.html

 

Try to find the ghost at Glen Sanders Mansion:

http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/column.php?id=143825

 

Visit the Schenectady Museum and Planetarium

(Pretend to be a kid again)

http://www.schenectadymuseum.org/

 

Like the band Kiss? See where they bought their makeup:

http://www.thecostumer.com/cfwebstore/

 

Learn the Erie Canal Song and sing it while strolling down Erie Boulevard (which used to be the canal). Ignore the stares of strangers who think you are crazy:

http://www.eriecanalsong.com/

 

Play a round of golf:

http://www.stadiumgolfclub.com/

http://www.schenectadygolf.com/

 

Forget something you need? Nearby big box shoping at:

Mohawk Commons: 402 Balltown Road, Schenectady, NY 12304

Rotterdam Square Mall: http://www.rotterdammall.com

 

 

Hungry? Here are some restaurants near your hotel that we recommend:

 

Aperitivo Bistro (Italian Fusion) – try the pizza!

http://www.aperitivobistro.com/

 

Bombers Burrito Bar

http://www.bombersburritobar.com/main.html

 

Bangkok Bistro (Thai, Martini bar)

http://www.bangkokbistrony.com/

 

Pinhead Susan’s (Irish pub)

http://www.pinheadsusans.com/

 

Katie O'Byrnes (Irish pub)

http://www.katieobyrnes.com

 

Angelo’s Tavolo at the Glen Sanders Mansion (Italian Fine Dining)

http://www.angelostavolo.com/

 

Cornell’s (Italian)

http://www.cornellsrestaurant.com/

 

Villa Italia (Pasticceria (Italian pastry shop))

http://www.villaitaliabakery.com/

If available that day, get a chocolate mouse. Trust us.