- 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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From the merchant: I teach you what you would like to know, you practice every day and show me at the next lesson how you did. Repeat.
3.3 Miles
39%
36 votes
797 Burdeck Street, Schenectady, NY 12306
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In business for more than 80 years, Wade Inc. Bus Tours – Day Tours is your choice for tours and charter travel throughout New York State and Mid-Atlantic region. With the ability to accommodate any size group, call Wade for your next trip.
3.6 Miles
With a gym full of cardio equipment, Sportime Schenectady offers visitors a place to work out and improve their overall fitness. The center has indoor tennis courts where various tennis programs take place.
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A six-screen movie theater, Bow Tie Movieland 6 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers stadium seating, birthday party rooms and a cafe with food, drinks and a selection of wine and beer.
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Founded in 1960, Boulevard Bowl is a local bowling alley featuring 40-lanes available for use. The alley offers a number of amenities, including bowling leagues, karaoke nights, and birthday party hosting.
4.7 Miles
80%
109 votes
Madison St, Albany, NY 12224
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Home to several state government buildings, the Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza offers a tour of the Capitol. The plaza also offers an art collection, memorials, performing arts and convention centers as well as a museum.
6.9 Miles
Decorated in a Western theme, Players Park offers a landscaped, 18 hole miniature golf course for visitors to try. The park also has a par 3 golf course and inflatable bounce houses.
7.0 Miles
A concert venue, Northern Lights Inc brings in a wide variety of bands, ranging from veterans to up and coming acts. The venue is standing room only, and provides an intimate concert-going atmosphere.
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Spanning almost 6000 acres, Albany Pine Bush Preserve is a fresh water pine barren with trails for hiking and nature walks. A unique and endangered ecosystem, the Preserve features informative exhibits, as well.
8.5 Miles
Pam's Pub is as friendly as Pam, the owner. The pub features TGIF fish-fry Fridays, Karaoke nights, Trivia night, Sunday football on a number of tv's and frequent live local and visiting musicians. The bar's kitchen serves American fare.
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87%
15 votes
22 Clifton Country Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065
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Featuring full digital projection and stadium seating, Regal - Clifton Park Stadium 10 & RPX is a movie theater showing the latest movie releases to its guests. Other theater amenities include mobile ticketing, birthday party rentals, and a game room.