- 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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Chefs craft brick-oven pies with 20+ toppings, layer meat between fresh bread, and cook Sicilian-style food in family eatery open since 1972
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National Museum of Dance & Hall of Fame
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99 South Broadway (Rte. 9), Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Dedicated to the art of dance, the National Museum of Dance & Hall of Fame has a collection of costumes, books, videos, photographs and other dance items. The museum also offers classes and live dance performances.
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342 Jefferson Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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The Saratoga Gaming & Raceway has a ½ mile long oval for horseracing. Inside the clubhouse there are 1,700 slots, a bar, a food court, a restaurant, and a nightclub.
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Petrified Sea Gardens Road, Saratoga Springs, NY
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The Petrified Sea Gardens feature a large display of ancient fossil formations called stromatolites. Discovered in 1920, these unusual formations are hundreds of millions of years old. There is also a gift shop on the premises.
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Open year round, the Saratoga Farmer's Market offers a wide range of locally-grown fruits and vegetables in an open-air setting. It operates every Saturday within a secondary location outside the Lincoln Baths building between November and April.
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26 Station Lane, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Operating on an 1871 railway, the Saratoga & North Creek Railway takes its clients on 2 hour-trips from North Creek to Saratoga Springs.
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Springs, trails, sculptures, and a casino are some of the things to be found in the Congress Park. In here there are also ponds, picnic areas, and a carousel.
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National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame
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191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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The National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame exhibits equine art collections, trophies, and memorabilia related to this domain. The museum is dedicated to the thoroughbred racing, since this is one of the oldest sports practiced in America.
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Besides the horseracing, at the Saratoga Race Course there is also a museum and a hall of fame dedicated to this sport.
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Founded in 1899, the Yaddo Gardens cover 400 acres and features rose gardens and rock gardens, fountains, statues, and other attractions.
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Catering to foodies, Saratoga Springs Food Tours offers a trip through the many local businesses and farmers markets of the region. Throughout the 2 hour tour, visitors get to walk through the city and sample many foods.