- 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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36.1 Miles
Feeder Canal Trail offers beautiful views of the lush plant life that changes drastically through the seasons. The canal trails offer hiking and cycling, as well as kayaking through the waterway.
36.2 Miles
The Covered Bridge Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of covered bridges. This museum is the only of its kind in the world and includes exhibits on the construction, engineering, and creators of different covered bridges.
36.3 Miles
The Bennington Center For the Arts is an art gallery that is home to permanent collections of Native American artifacts, wildlife and nature pieces, and artwork by Eric Sloane. The center also has a variety of wind sculptures.
36.9 Miles
Hopkin's Memorial Forest is a reserve that spans Massachusetts, New York and Vermont and serves to preserve and monitor forest resources. A 4.3-mile hiking trail is part of the forest in Williamstown and is used for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter.
37.0 Miles
Site of the first American victory in the Revolutionary War, Bennington Battle Monument is over 300 feet tall. Visitors who take the elevator to the top can see three different states from the observation deck.
37.2 Miles
Cinema 7 is a local movie theater that offers visitors the opportunity to view the latest movie releases. Amenities at the theater include concessions with free refills on large popcorn and affordable ticket specials.
37.3 Miles
Aimie's Dinner & Movie offers a classic dinner theatre experience pairing delicious fare along with the latest feature films titles. Visitors can enjoy comfortable seating and a dinner menu featuring delectable offerings such as toasted ravioli or French Onion soup.
37.3 Miles
Open since 1958, the Glen Drive-In Theater always shows double feature movies so guests get the most bang for their buck and they have a concessions stand chock full of popcorn and other favorite movie goodies.
37.3 Miles
Built in 1979, the Glens Falls Civic Center is a sports arena that is home to the Calgary Flames' American Hockey League affiliate Adirondack Flames. The arena features seating for 4,774 individuals and also hosts concerts and other events.
37.3 Miles
Founded in 1852, the Bennington Museum preserves the heritage of southern Vermont and its neighboring regions. Here patrons can view collections of fine artwork, artifacts, sculptures and many other items, and there is a gift shop to commemorate the experience.