Schenectady is a large city located in Schenectady County, New York, United States of America. Schenectady is the county seat of Schenectady County and is situated along the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers, east of New York City. The city lies on the eastern side of New York, thus being under the beautiful spell of the Hudson and Albany rivers.
It has a population of more than 66.000 residents and an area of 11 square miles, and the city is the ninth largest city in New York. The name of the city, Schenectady, is a Mohawk word meaning "near the pines". Schenectady was established by Dutch settlers, led by Arent van Curler, in 1661. In 1765, Schenectady was incorporated as a borough and in 1798 as a city. If you plan visiting the city, there are numerous points of interest.
Proctors Theater is an art center of Schenectady. It was built in 1926 as a movie theater, but it changed its destination meanwhile. This Schenectady attraction is the home to a Wurlitzer theater pipe named Goldie and is famous for being the setting of the first public demonstration of television.
The Stockade Historic District is a historical area of the city. This Schenectady district features a large collection of English and Dutch colonial houses built in the 18th and 19th century. This area was the first historic district of the state of New York, appointed like this in 1965.
Central Park is the most beautiful park of Schenectady. It includes a rose garden and a stadium tennis court. It is also the location of Iroquois Lake. The name of the park comes from that of the Central Park of New York and both were designed by the same landscape architect - Frederick Law Olmstead.
Chez Daisie is an upscale restaurant located in Schenectady. If you want to get out in town and enjoy a fancy dinner, this place is perfect. The establishment is elegant and classy and the food is more than delicious.
1. Get entertained at Proctor's Theatre: The theatre serves as the Capital Region's arts center. The theatre was built in 1926 as a movie theatre, however it housed other events like the first ever television demonstration and image projection launch.
2. Schenectady Museum: This museum cum planetarium exhibits a large focus and practical applications in the field of science and technology. It houses the GOTO Chronos Star Machine that is capable of displaying 8,500 stars and 24 constellations. The museum also contains the International Technology Archives, formed in 1997 and containing over 1.5 million photographs.
3. Play golf at Municipal Golf Course: This golf course is an 18-hole field resting amongst oak and pine trees. The lush, curvy course has been in existence since 1935 and stretches to 6,600 yards.
4. Visit the historical estates in the Stockade Historic District: This area features numerous Dutch and English houses from the 18th and 19th centuries. The name is derived from the stockade fence surrounding the settlement.
5. Do not miss the opportunity to visit the Schenectady Light Opera Company: Functional since 1926, SLOC is classified as a non-profit community theatre. The accommodations consist of 260 seats that offer a perfect view of the stage.
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| Book At | Miles/km to Schenectady | Directions to Schenectady | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotia | 2/2 | Directions | 42.82647 | -73.96429 |
| Colonie | 9/14 | Directions | 42.71786 | -73.83346 |
| Clifton Park | 9/15 | Directions | 42.86563 | -73.77095 |
| Latham | 10/17 | Directions | 42.74702 | -73.75901 |
| Troy | 14/22 | Directions | 42.72841 | -73.69179 |
| Albany | 15/23 | Directions | 42.65258 | -73.75623 |
| Amsterdam | 15/25 | Directions | 42.93869 | -74.18819 |
| Tarrytown | 18/28 | Directions | 42.55897 | -73.95096 |
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